Valley Falls 10 & 6 Mile Trail Runs & 5K Walk October 13, 2007 Start @ 10:00am
Location: Valley Falls State Park - Fairmont, West Virginia
Once the site of a lumber and grist mill community, the scenic treasure of Valley Falls State Park is located only a short drive from Fairmont and Grafton. This 1,145 acre day use park hosts a variety of outdoor recreation including fishing, picnicking, whitewater rafting, and 18 miles of hiking and mountain biking trails. Visit their website at www.valleyfallsstatepark.com.
The Reason
This run serves as a fund-raiser for the Immune Deficiency Foundation (IDF), a national non-profit health organization dedicated to improving the diagnosis and treatment of primary immune deficiency diseases through research and education.
There are as many as 50,000 people, including my daughter Amanda, who have a primary immune deficiency disease in the United States. These individuals live throughout the country and often find it difficult to receive specialized health care, and proper diagnosis and treatment. Individuals affected by primary immune deficiency (PID) disorders also experience difficulties financing their health care, finding educational materials on the disease, and locating others with whom to share their experiences. The goal of IDF is to help individuals overcome these difficulties and live a healthy and productive life. Visit www.primaryimmune.org to learn more about IDF and primary immunodeficiencies.
Awards
For the 10 & 6 mile runs 1st & 2nd place overall male and female. 1st & 2nd male and female in age groups; 14 & under, 15-19. 1st, 2nd & 3rd male and female in age groups; 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50 & over. The 5K walk is not competitive, there will be no awards.
Registration
Pre-registration for the 10 & 6 mile runs and the 5K walk is $20 if postmarked by September 27 and $25 thereafter. Race day registration will be from 8:00 to 9:30 am. Beautiful cotton t shirt guaranteed to all pre-registrants.
Directions
From I-79, take Exit 137, then 310 South for 7 miles. Turn right at the Valley Falls State Park sign. Go two miles to the park entrance following the signs along the way.
Additional Information
Contact Mark Flood at (304) 284-0774, mflood@fairmontstate.edu