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21st Annual Governor's Trophy Run DATE: Sunday, January 10,1999 (Note - this was the final year that this event was held. The Willamette Valley Striders started the Cascade Half Marathon to replace it.) START TIMES : Half Marathon................. 1:30 pm 10K.................................1:30 pm 2 Mile..............................1:30 pm ATTENTION WALKERS - Walkers may participate in the 2 mile or 10K. All Half Marathon participants MUST maintain an 11 minute per mile pace or faster. All participants must complete the course by 4:00 pm All races start and end in the Sparks Center Parking Lot, Willamette University Campus, Salem, OR 97301 DIRECTIONS: (from Portland or Eugene) Zoomable Salem Map I-5 to N.Santiam Hwy 22 (Exit 253), West on Hwy 22 (Mission St.), Follow signs to Willamette University. Sparks Center is on the northwest corner of Bellevue and 12th St. across from the Ram Sports Bar & Restaurant. IN-PERSON REGISTRATION: Starts Monday, December 14, 1998 and continues until January 9, 1999 at: Gallaghers Fitness Resources, 233 Commercial St. NE, Downtown Salem, 503-364-4198 or 800-423-3460. MAIL-IN REGISTRATION: Mail your completed registration form along with your check or money order payable to: Governor's Trophy Run, 233 Commercial St. NE, Salem, OR 97301. Mail in registration must be postmarked by January 4, 1999. DAY OF RACE REGISTRATION:11:00 am to 1:00 pm inside the Sparks Center Fieldhouse near the Start/Finish Line. REGISTRATION FEES: Half Marathon and 10K: Pre-Registration......$10.00, Day of Race Registration....$15.00 2 Mile: Pre-Registration......$4.00, Day of Race Registration....$6.00 RESULTS: Results will be posted in Sparks Center as they become available. All race results and race photos will be posted on the Willamette Valley Striders Web Site by Sunday evening, January 10,1999. Check it out at www.wvstriders.org Results will be mailed to all finishers approximately one week after the event. PRIZE DRAWING AND AWARDS: All participants and volunters are eligible for prize drawing, (merchandise awards complements of New Balance and Gallaghers Fitness Resources) will be presented to male and female overall and masters winners in the half-marathon and 10K beginning at 3:00pm in the Sparks Center Fieldhouse. Merchandise Awards and Certificates will be given three deep for both the Half-Marathon and 10K in the following age groups : (Sorry, there will be no awards for the 2 mile event) 0-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69 and 70-over. Awards not picked up at the awards ceremony will be held at Gallaghers Fitness Resources. Merchandise awards will not be mailed to winners. These awards must be picked up by March 15, 1999. INCLEMENT WEATHER: In the event inclement weather would pose a significant safety hazard and should require the race to be rescheduled contact Gallaghers Fitness Resources for race updates at 364-4198 (Salem) or 800-423-3460 (Outside Salem). Late breaking news concerning this event will be posted right here - 1/6/99 6:15 pm - The Willamette has finally receded and race course is clean & dry and expected to stay that way. Over 260 racers registered so far - see you Sunday - it's gonna be fun !!! 1/10/99 6:15 pm - Race Results and photographs posted - follow links. THIS EVENT IS HAS BEEN CANCELLED FOR THE YEAR 2000. T-SHIRTS: Commemorative T-Shirts are available at $10.00 each (for all events). Shirts are not guaranteed for the day of race registration. BONUS: Vintage T-Shirts from our first two decades will be available on race ay as collector's items. PACKET PICKUP: Race Packets may be picked up between 11:00 am and 1:15 pm in the Sparks Center Fieldhouse on race day. CHANGING AND SHOWERS: Men's & Women's Locker Rooms for changing and showering will be available before and after the race. You are free to bring your own lock. Towels are not provided. The Willamette University Men's & Women's Track and Field and Cross Country Teams would like to thank the following sponsors : New Balance Great Harvest Bread Co. City of Salem Gallagher Fitness Resources This event is also brought to you in association with the Salem Metro Sports Commission and the following Donors : Sir Speedy PW Great Harvest Bread Co. Spiridon Race Management Pepsi Mid-Valley ARES (Amateur Radio Emergency Services) FURTHER RACE INFORMATION AVAILABLE AT : Gallaghers Fitness Resources at 364-4198 (Salem) or 800-423-3460 (Outside Salem) or by email to johngrun.teleport.com. |
