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The First Annual

Logo Design Credits: Thanks to Angela Trammell, Kybare Studio and Gifts for our design, and to Aaron Border, Railroad Pictures.net, who truly does have the best Railroad Pictures on the 'net! ~ Pictured - l to r: Al Naylor, Dave Sandridge; 2nd row: Jeff Smitty" Smith, George Malley, John Mornini

Saturday, July 26th, 2008 ~ Rain or Shine
(There will be a 2 hour delay in case of lightning/T-Storm)
Join us in making new History...

"Train on the Tracks - 5K"  is a measured 5 kilometer (3.1 mile) course beginning at Smithton Depot in Smithburg and ending on Main Street in West Union across from the Wall of Honor.  (Click here for Course Description).  The track utilizes the beautiful North Bend Rail Trail. The 5K will be available for Walkers and Runners, with commemorative T-Shirts free to the first 100 registrants.    (T-s are pre-ordered ~ Late sign-ups: we can't guarantee your size)

Dave Sandridge, our Race Director and Organizer, is a track record holder.  (See http://www.rootsweb.com/~wvdoddri/who/sandridge.htm for bio) 

Trophies will be awarded by Dot Underwood, of Governor Joe Manchin, III's office.  Ceremonies will be at the Wall of Honor.

Starting Time 8:00 AM

Registration Cost $7 if received by July 23rd; $10.00 July 24th through race day.  (Deadline 7:30 a.m. on race day)

Restrooms  are conveniently located at the beginning and end points of the race. 

Refreshments - Available near the finish line

Trophies - Awarded to top three female and male finishers overall and to top three finishers in the 15 and under category.  Only one trophy will be awarded per winner.

Click here for Application Form or pick one up at Town Hall (300 Court Street ~ 873-1400) or Doddridge Family Medicine (302 Columbia Street  ~ 304-873-2590)

AND for a Super Bonus:   Click here for Running or Walking Training form - (or pick one up at Town Hall (300 Court Street ~ 873-1400) or Doddridge Family Medicine (302 Columbia Street  ~ 304-873-2590)Take to your doctor or to Doddridge Family Medicine for starting Blood Pressure and weight  (Doddridge Family Medicine is one of our Sponsors and will perform this free as a Community Service) - Prize for all who turn in completed - 100 Miles in 100 Days can be done at your convenience (you can do one mile a day or pace it as you wish, such as 2 or 3 miles one day and skip other days that are inconvenient for you...)

Exercise does not need to be strenuous to provide you with lasting benefits.  A program of walking helps control weight, reduces the risk of dying prematurely due to heart disease, diabetes, and high blood pressure. Regular walking helps build and maintain healthy bones, muscles, and joints, and provides relief from depression and anxiety.   Walk with a buddy - make a pact with a friend!
                       Sponsored by Doddridge Family Medicine ~ 302 Columbia Street West Union, WV ~ 304-873-2590

Course Description:

Race begins behind The Old Smithton Depot, across from The Smithburg Post Office, Smithburg W.V.

The first 80 to 90 meters is flat.

Beginning through and around a pavilion, around a Basket-Ball court, turning left to a slight, approximately 10-meter uphill, then turning left onto The North Bend Rail Trail, towards West Union. The Rail Trail is flat, mostly dirt and grass, with some short stretches of gravel, winding along The Middle Island Creek once you cross the First of Three Wooden Bridges. 

• Bridge #21 (decked) crosses Middle Island Creek on The North Bend Rail Trail, at 1090 Meters from the start.
• Bridge #22 (decked) crosses Middle Island Creek and is 944 meters from the finish.
• Bridge #23 (decked and the longest) crosses Rt. 18/Middle Island Creek on The North Bend Rail Trail, at 546 meters from the finish.

All bridges were measured from the start, as you begin to cross them.

The last 752 meters is an asphalt paved surface. The last approximately 100 Meters, is a slight up-hill, ending in front of The West Union Bank, across from The Wall of Honor, in Downtown, West Union, West Virginia. (elev. 836')

West Union, WV ~ We love our history - that's why we're still making it!