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Prep has been underway: 
On Tue, 19 Jul 2011 12:28:42 -0700 (PDT) Communications Practice

Tammy McGinnis-Stadium kc8jko, certs, volunteer
Samuel McGinnis Sr.-Stadium kd8ctp, certs, volunteer
Roland Kniceley-Finish OES, kc8hhm, certs
Paul Martin-Road guard at stadium kd8lbw, certs, volunteer
Angie Shock-Position 2 certs, volunteer
Donny Shock-Position 2 certs, v Joyce Bea-Position 1 dcems, kd8exv, certs, volunteer
Don McCollom-Finish k6lpq, volunteer
Waine Nicholson-Position 3 ab8uh, certs, volunteer

Fire truck at start with radio alert Racemaster of Start, then return radio to Racemaster.  EMT squad at stadium.

All set in place at 7:30am / Race starts at 8 am.
start: Smithburg (Spencer Park); Finish: in front of West Union Bank ~ Complete race on RailTrail.  July 23, 2011 Saturday.

Practice meeting July 16, 2011 Present were:
Tammy McGinnis
Samuel McGinnis sr.
Paul Martin Angie Shock
Donny Shock
Don McCollom
Waine Nicholson
Richard Kinney sr.
Lynda Kinney
Dave*Bruce* Sandridge
Jan Sandridge
Not able to be there: Joyce Bea and Roland Kniceley

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

See here for those who have joined us in making new history

Saturday, July 23rd, 2011 ~ 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 Earl Ray Tomblin's office.  Ceremonies on Main Street.

Starting Time 8:00 AM

Registration Cost $8 if received by July 20th; $10.00 July 21st 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.  There will be a medal issued for the Brandi Kay Bowen Memorial Award. This will be awarded to the top runner who graduated or is now enrolled in Doddridge County High School.

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)

Many Thanks to our Sponsors:  The Doddridge County Commission, Doddridge Family Medicine, PepsiCo, Spurgeon’s Funeral Home, Doddridge County FRN

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!
                       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, WV

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!