Event Summary:
The 7th annual 5K color run/walk, 6K paddle race and 11K paddle/run relay race will donate all proceeds Backpack Buddies program this year. This program will provide Downsville School District children with needed food items in a backpack home with them on the weekends.
DATE AND START TIMES OF RACES:
Saturday, July 27th, 2019 in Downsville, NY
8:30 AM 6K Paddle race
8:30 AM 11K Paddle/Run Relay race
9:00 AM 5K Color Walk
9:30 AM 5K Color Run
HOW TO REGISTER:
You may register online or through paper entry. Only participants who register before July 5th by 6 pm will receive a free 3/4 sleeve baseball style race shirt. Youth, Mens, Womens sizes available. Shirts have heathered royal blue sleeves with the race logo on front. Shirts may not be available (or not in your size) after this date. Additional merchandise is available for purchase, please refer to our website or the products section of registration for more details.
Participants can also mail in their registration with entry fees by printing off the form by printing it off from our website at www.bestdam5k.com.
Mail the filled out registration form and payment to:
Head to Toe Fitness Studio
c/o Sarah Hood
PO Box 23
Downsville, NY 13755
Checks are to be made out to "Best Dam 5K"
PRE-ENTRY FEES & PAYMENT:
Credit cards are accepted for online registration through Race Roster.
Early entry registration will end on Friday, July 6th, 2019.
You must be pre-registered before this time in order to be guaranteed a race shirt!
5K RUN or WALK
$30 for Teens & Adults (13 yrs. & over)
$20 for Children (12 yrs. & under)
15% off for group or family of 5 or more (1 participant must be 18 or over)
DUATHLON
$45 Individual (18 & over)
10% off Team registration (2-3 racers, 13 & over allowed but 1 person must be 18 & over)
Participants will be able to pick up their race packet the day before the race on Friday 7/26/19 from 4PM to 6:30PM. Otherwise you will receive your race packet the day of the race when you check-in. Please arrive at least 30 minutes prior to your race start time. Late arrivals may not be able to be accommodated. PARTICIPANTS MUST ARRIVE IN TIME FOR THE LAST SHUTTLE TO THE START LINE FOR THE 5K RUN AND WALK AT 8:30 AM. No refunds will be given.
RACE DAY ENTRY FEES & PAYMENT:
Day of registration and participant check-in is from 7:00AM-8:30AM on 7/27/19. Cash or check ONLY. Checks can be made out to Best Dam 5K. Race shirts and participant race packets MAY NOT BE available for day-of registrations.
Day of Entry Fees:
5K RUN or WALK
$35 FOR 13 YRS. & OLDER
$25 FOR CHILDREN 12 & UNDER
No special group price
DUATHLON
$50 PER PERSON (13 & over)
$50 PER PERSON IN TEAM (2-3 racers, must be 13 & over)
WHERE TO PARK:
American Legion Post 167
1 Legion Lane
Downsville, NY 13755
RACE DETAILS:
5K RUN or WALK PARTICIPANTS ONLY:
The start line for the road race is at the Corbett Community Hall in Corbett, NY. Buses will be used to transport participants to the start line from the registration and parking area at the American Legion Post 167. Participants must arrive 15 minutes before their bus time in order to be transported to the start of the race. There will be a bus at 8:30am for the walkers and at 8:45 am for the 5K runners. We cannot guarantee you will make the start of the race if you miss the bus transport. We recommend you arrive in time to check-in and then to get on the shuttle.
The course will be officially timed. Runners will follow appropriate 5K signs to complete their race. The 5K will finish on Bridge Street near the Covered Bridge. Police, safety cones and signs will be alerting motorists to the race area. Color powder areas are located every 0.5 miles along the 5K portion of the course.
The color powder shows up best on both white and dark colored clothing. We do recommend not wearing anything you don't mind being stained as we've had mixed results getting it completely out of clothing. Don't worry, we are health freaks and the colors used are non-toxic and washable.
Strollers are welcome. Children in strollers are FREE and do not need to register for the race.
Young children not registered for the race must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Sorry no dogs allowed.
DUATHLON PARTICIPANTS ONLY (6K PADDLE RACE/5K RUN):
There are no separate classes for the paddle race. All canoes/kayaks despite their weight or size will be accepted. Men and women will compete against each other as mixed teams will be allowed. You may participate as a single person or a team of 2 or 3 (2 people in a boat and 1 person running). There must be 1 team member who is 18 or over. Boaters under 18 may not participate as a single entry in the duathlon. Boaters may drop off their boats at the Covered Bridge Park before going to the American Legion Post 167 to park and register. Volunteers will watch your equipment while you park and register. After you park and register, please walk back to the Covered Bridge Park to await the start of the duathlon. The race will start at 8:30am so please arrive at least 30 minutes beforehand. There is a mandatory meeting at the Covered Bridge for all boaters at 8:15am. Boats and life jackets will be inspected and safety and emergency procedures will be covered. There will be an additional wavier for boaters to sign before the start of the race.
Boaters must wear a Coast Guard approved life vest. Only 2 people allowed maximum per boat. 1 person must be doing the running portion of the race following the paddle leg.
The start line for the running portion of the race is the Corbett Bridge in Corbett, NY. You will start the run portion immediately after the paddle portion. If you are a relay team you will tag your running partner to start the race. If you are a single entry then you can start immediately after you finish paddling and pull your boat off the water. We will have water and any items you may need (such as a change of clothes or shoes) for you at the finish line of the paddle race. The course will be officially timed. At least 1 member of the duathlon team must run. If all members are running the fastest run time will be used for the official time for the team. Team members or boaters who are just doing the paddle portion will be bused back to the Legion after the race. You may arrange your own boat pick-up or we will have boat transport back to the Covered Bridge Park. Runners will follow appropriate 5K signs to complete the last leg of the race. The running portion will finish on Bridge Street near the Covered Bridge. Color powder areas are located every 0.5 miles along the course.
The color powder shows up best on both white and dark colored clothing. We do recommend not wearing anything you don't mind being stained as we've had mixed results getting it completely out of clothing. Don't worry, we are health freaks and the colors used are non-toxic and washable.
POST-RACE:
Awards will be given in the categories below:
Paddle Race: Top 2 finishers
Duathlon Race: Top 2 teams or individuals
5K Walk: Top 2 walkers (male or female)
5K Run: 1st/2nd men (13 and over), 1st/2nd women (13 and over), 1st/2nd boys (12 and under), 1st/2nd girls (12 and under)
The awards ceremony is set to take place at 11:00 AM or as soon as all the results are in.
There will be an official timer for the 5K. duathlon and 1/2 marathon race. Results will be posted online on this website and social media platforms.
Bathrooms will be available at the parking site, starting line and at the finish.
Registration fees
5K Run 12 & under Closed
The start line for the road race is at the Corbett Community Hall in Corbett, NY. Buses will be used to transport participants to the start line from the registration and parking area at the American Legion Post 167. Participants must arrive by 8:30 AM to catch the last bus to the start line at 8:45 AM! The course will be officially timed. Runners will follow appropriate 5K signs to complete their race. The 5K will finish on Bridge Street near the Covered Bridge. Police, safety cones and signs will be alerting motorists to the race area. Color powder areas are located every 0.5 miles along the 5K portion of the course. The color powder shows up best on both white and dark colored clothing. We do recommend not wearing anything you don't mind being stained as we've had mixed results getting it completely out of clothing. Don't worry, we are health freaks and the colors used are non-toxic and washable. Strollers are welcome. Children in strollers are FREE and do not need to registe
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$20.00May 4 - Jul 26
11K Paddle/Run Single Entry Closed
There are no separate classes for the paddle race. All canoes/kayaks despite their weight or size will be accepted. Men and women will compete against each other as mixed teams will be allowed. You may participate as a single person or a team of 2 or 3 (2 people in a boat and 1 person running). Participants can be 13 and over but there must be 1 team member who is 18 or over. Boaters under 18 may not participate as a single entry in the biathlon. Boaters may drop off their boats at the Covered Bridge Park before going to the American Legion Post 167 to park and register. Volunteers will watch your equipment while you park and register. After you park, register, and pick up your race packet please walk back to the Covered Bridge Park to await the start of the biathlon. The race will start at 8:30 am so please arrive at least 30 minutes beforehand. Boaters must wear a Coast Guard approved life vest. Only 1 or 2 people allowed maximum per boat. 1 person must be doing the running portion
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$45.00May 4 - Jul 26
5K Walk 12 & under Closed
The start line for the road race is at the Corbett Community Hall in Corbett, NY. Buses will be used to transport participants to the start line from the registration and parking area at the American Legion Post 167. Participants must arrive by 8:30 AM to catch the last bus to the start line at 8:45 AM! The course will be officially timed. Runners will follow appropriate 5K signs to complete their race. The 5K will finish on Bridge Street near the Covered Bridge. Police, safety cones and signs will be alerting motorists to the race area. Color powder areas are located every 0.5 miles along the 5K portion of the course. The color powder shows up best on both white and dark colored clothing. We do recommend not wearing anything you don't mind being stained as we've had mixed results getting it completely out of clothing. Don't worry, we are health freaks and the colors used are non-toxic and washable. Strollers are welcome. Children in strollers are FREE and do not need to registe
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$20.00May 4 - Jul 26
Paddle/Run Duathlon Team Entry Closed
There are no separate classes for the paddle race. All canoes/kayaks despite their weight or size will be accepted. Men and women will compete against each other as mixed teams will be allowed. You may participate as a single person or a team of 2 or 3 (2 people in a boat and 1 person running). Participants can be 13 and over but there must be 1 team member who is 18 or over. Boaters under 18 may not participate as a single entry in the biathlon. Boaters may drop off their boats at the Covered Bridge Park before going to the American Legion Post 167 to park and register. Volunteers will watch your equipment while you park and register. After you park, register, and pick up your race packet please walk back to the Covered Bridge Park to await the start of the biathlon. The race will start at 8:30 am so please arrive at least 30 minutes beforehand. Boaters must wear a Coast Guard approved life vest. Only 1 or 2 people allowed maximum per boat. 1 person must be doing the running portion
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$45.00May 4 - Jul 26
5K Walk 13 & over Closed
The start line for the road race is at the Corbett Community Hall in Corbett, NY. Buses will be used to transport participants to the start line from the registration and parking area at the American Legion Post 167. Participants must arrive by 8:30 AM to catch the last bus to the start line at 8:45 AM! The course will be officially timed. Runners will follow appropriate 5K signs to complete their race. The 5K will finish on Bridge Street near the Covered Bridge. Police, safety cones and signs will be alerting motorists to the race area. Color powder areas are located every 0.5 miles along the 5K portion of the course. The color powder shows up best on both white and dark colored clothing. We do recommend not wearing anything you don't mind being stained as we've had mixed results getting it completely out of clothing. Don't worry, we are health freaks and the colors used are non-toxic and washable. Strollers are welcome. Children in strollers are FREE and do not need to registe
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$30.00May 4 - Jul 26
5K Run 13 & over Closed
The start line for the road race is at the Corbett Community Hall in Corbett, NY. Buses will be used to transport participants to the start line from the registration and parking area at the American Legion Post 167. Participants must arrive by 8:30 AM to catch the last bus to the start line at 8:45 AM! The course will be officially timed. Runners will follow appropriate 5K signs to complete their race. The 5K will finish on Bridge Street near the Covered Bridge. Police, safety cones and signs will be alerting motorists to the race area. Color powder areas are located every 0.5 miles along the 5K portion of the course. The color powder shows up best on both white and dark colored clothing. We do recommend not wearing anything you don't mind being stained as we've had mixed results getting it completely out of clothing. Don't worry, we are health freaks and the colors used are non-toxic and washable. Strollers are welcome. Children in strollers are FREE and do not need to regist
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$30.00May 4 - Jul 26
6K Paddle Race Closed
This is for the paddle race only, no running required! We will take you back to the start line after the paddle race is complete.There are no separate classes for the paddle race. All canoes/kayaks despite their weight or size will be accepted. Men and women will compete against each other as mixed teams will be allowed. You may participate as a single person or a team of 2 or 3 (2 people in a boat and 1 person running). Participants can be 13 and over but there must be 1 team member who is 18 or over. Boaters may drop off their boats at the Covered Bridge Park before going to the American Legion Post 167 to park and register. Volunteers will watch your equipment while you park and register. The race will start at 8:30 am so please arrive at least 30 minutes beforehand. Boaters must wear a Coast Guard approved life vest. Only 1 or 2 people allowed maximum per boat.
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$30.00May 4 - Jul 26
Event schedule
- Fri, July 12, 2019 11:59 PM - Last day to register with FREE shirt included
- Fri, July 26, 2019 4:00 PM - Race packet pick-up at Legion
- Sat, July 27, 2019 6:00 AM - Registration and race packet pick-up
- Sat, July 27, 2019 7:00 AM - 1/2 Marathon Start
- Sat, July 27, 2019 9:00 AM - 6K Paddle Race Start
- Sat, July 27, 2019 9:00 AM - 5K Walk Start
- Sat, July 27, 2019 9:30 AM - 5K Run Start
Contact information
- Event contact
- Kathryn Mattson
- bestdam5k@gmail.com
- Phone
- +1 607-267-7263
- Website
- Visit website