D&H Distance Run, Rail-Trail Council of Northeastern Pennsylvania

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D&H DISTANCE RUN

The 2nd Annual Half-Marathon on the D&H Rail-Trail
Sunday, September 13, 2009

Click here for the race results. Click here for event photos.

New this year, all runners and volunteers are asked to bring a non-perishable food item for the new Salvation Army Food Bank in Forest City. If you make a donation, you'll be entered into a raffle for some great prizes!

The D&H Distance Run benefits the resurfacing of the next ten miles of trail from Herrick Center to Thompson. This 13.1 mile race will be an "out and back" run on the D&H Rail-Trail from Forest City to Union Dale. The trail is basically flat, approximately 15 feet wide, and recently resurface with fine crushed stone. There is a slight upgrade going northward and a slight downgrade for the return and finish.
The run is a great tune-up for those training for the Steamtown Marathon and a great race for those attempting longer distance runs.
All finishers will receive a D&H Distance pin. No duplicate awards.

Downloadable information available:

• D&H Distance Run brochure containing the Registration Form and Race Participation Agreement.
This year the field is limited to the first 275 registrants. Register as soon as possible.

Award Categories for Runners

Top 3 Male & Female Overall
Top 3 in age divisions Male & Female: 18-24; 25-29; 30-34; 35-39; 40-44; 45-49; 50-59; 60-64; 65-69; 70+
Masters: Top 3 Male & Female

Award Categories for Walkers

First Male & Female Overall

Sponsors
The Rail-Trail Council is seeking sponsors and volunteers for this race and for the many activities that occur along the 38 mile trail.

Platinum Sponsor: donation of $1,000 or more- Name & logo on racers and volunteers t-shirts, race banners, venue signage, mile markers and Rail-Trail website.
Gold Sponsor: donation of $500 or more; name & logo on racers and volunteers t-shirts, race banners, venue signage, mile markers and Rail-Trails website.
Silver Sponsor: donation of $250 or more; name & logo on racers and volunteers t-shirts, and website; mile marker sponsor.
Bronze Sponsor: donation of $100 or donated products; name & logo on t-shirts.

Volunteers Needed
Many volunteers are needed to run a successful and fun event! Forest City Cross Country coaches Gene Corey and Don Teague will provide the timing.

Elk Mountain Ski Patrol and the Hubbard Bike Group will provide trail patrols on mountain bikes and emergency assistance if needed.

Volunteers are needed to:

help organize the race
work at registration
assist with timing and results
set up and man the water stations
direct parking and crowd control
assist with post-race beverages and food

All volunteers will receive a great T-shirt! Please call the Rail-Trail office at 570-785-7245 to volunteer.

Join the fun... run, walk, cheer, volunteer, or sponsor!