Morgantown Running 4 on the 4th

RACE DATE: Thursday, July 4, 2024

RACE TIME: 4 mile run/walk - 8:00am, 1 mile kids race - 9:00am

4 MILE COURSE: The 4 mile course will start on the rail trail behind the Seneca Center. After walking through the building, you will take a right onto the trail and find the start line about 700m down the trail. The race will start and head towards Star City. When you reach Star City (around mile 2), you will take a right and head up the hill towards Mon. Blvd. You will continue up Mon. Blvd. and pass the WVU Coliseum. After passing the coliseum, you will continue straight onto Beechurst Avenue for a FAST last mile. At the 6th Street intersection, turn right and another right to get back on the rail trail. The finish line will be behind the Seneca Center.

1 MILE COURSE: The kids mile will be out and back on the rail trail. Their start line will be at the finish line for the 4 mile course. The mile will go towards Deckers Creek and use the same finish line as the 4 mile race.

COURSE SAFETY: Police officers and volunteers stationed throughout the course to direct runners and control traffic. For added safety, please stay to the right when running on Mon. Blvd.

No dogs are permitted in the race.

FEELING FAST?! There is a $100 prize if you set a new course record! Men: TJ Abel ('23) 20:20, Women: Aubrey Moskal ('15) 21:58.

PARKING: Parking is available in the Seneca Center (Morgantown Running) parking lot. Please note that the garage under Seneca Village Apartments is for residents only.

REGISTRATION: Online registration will close on Monday, July 1st at midnight. You can avoid processing fees by registering in-store at Morgantown Running or Bridgeport Running during store hours. After July 1st, we will only accept in-store registration during store hours and during packet pick-up. CASH OR CHECK ONLY.

PACKET PICK-UP: Early packet pick-up will be on Wednesday, July 3rd from 3:00p - 6:00p at Morgantown Running. Race day packet pick-up will be on Thursday, July 4th from 7:00a - 7:45a at Morgantown Running. Kids packets can be picked up until 8:45a.

TIMING: Timing will be provided by Parks Timing. Results will be posted on www.IPlayOutside.com within 24 hours.

PHOTOS: We will have volunteers taking photos along the course. They will be posted within a week of the event.

BIBS: Your bib number must be worn on the front and be visible as you are approaching and crossing the finish line. If your bib is not visible, you may not receive a time.

AWARDS - 4 MILE RUN: Top 4 overall male and female: 1st - Brooks Shoe, 2nd - Topo Shoe, 3rd - Feetures Socks, 4th - Goodr Sunglasses.

AWARDS - 4 MILE RUN (STROLLERS): NEW THIS YEAR: We will have a stroller division for the 4 mile race. First runner/stroller will receive an award.

AWARDS - 1 MILE KIDS RUN: Top boy and girl will receive a pair of Saucony shoes.

AWARDS - AMBASSADORS: We will be having a challenge between the Morgantown Running Ambassadors and the Bridgeport Running Ambassadors. Whichever team wins will claim the Ambassador Challenge plaque to display in-store for the next year.

SWAG: The first 240 registered participants will receive a shirt. (kids too!)

MORGANTOWN RUNNING STORE: The store will be open before, during, and after the race and close by 10:30am.

RUN FAST, RECOVER FASTER: We will have a few pairs of the Therabody RecoveryAir PRO boots set up for you to "rent" after the race. Please see a Morgantown Running employee to claim your timeslot.

VENDORS: We will have vendors set up during the event.