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

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D&H DISTANCE RUN

The First Annual Half-Marathon on the D&H Trail
Sunday, September 7, 2008

Thank you to everyone who participated!
Download: Race Results

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 race is a great tune-up for those training for the Steamtown Marathon and for those attempting longer distance runs.
All Race finishers will receive a D&H Distance Pin.

Downloadable information available:

• D&H Distance Run brochure
• D&H Distance Run map
• Registration Form and Race Participation Agreement

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

Top 3 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 every race number, on racers and volunteers t-shirts, race banners, venue signage, race booklet and Rail-Trail website.
Gold Sponsor: donation of $500 or more; name & logo on racers and volunteers t-shirts, race banners, venue signage, race booklet and Rail-Trails website.
Silver Sponsor: donation of $250 or more; name & logo on racers and volunteers t-shirts, race booklet 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

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

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