Schedule
Night Before Race
4:30-6:00 pm - Packet pickup at North Albany Middle School
Race Day
6:45am-7:45 am - Day-of registration & packet pickup
7:30 am -Half Marathon Start
8:00 am - 10k, 5k, Walk Start
9:00 am - Little Gobblers Kid’s Dash Start
10:00 am - Top overall finisher awards will be presented to all event winners as results become available. Gold, silver and bronze medals by age group will also be presented to 5K participants.
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Runners will exit left out of the North Albany Middle School onto N. Albany Road, turn left onto NW Hickory Street and proceed to Springhill Drive. Left onto Springhill Drive, a short detour left onto Picardy Lane and over to Green Acres Lane, back to Springhill and then right onto the Nebergall Loop Road at the Quarry Road intersection. Another detour occurs on Nebergall onto Mayview Drive, left on 13th Avenue, and then another left back to Nebergall on Sherman Street. Runners cross back over Springhill Drive onto NW Ferguson Drive and onto Quarry Road. Left at the intersection of Quarry and N. Albany Road before crossing over N. Albany Road at the light onto the 10K course on Thornton Lake Road and up Scenic Drive hill. After the hill, runners will turn right and climb a gradual slope on Gibson Hill and coast down N. Albany Road, turn right and execute an out-and-back on Thornton Lake Road to finish at North Albany Middle School. This route is for experienced runners! Water will be available along the route. Road marshals present along route.
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This 10K race is a loop course along rural roads with a significant elevation gain in the middle. The course runs along the base of a ridge and then switchbacks up the ridge before dropping briefly and beginning a long gentle climb and moderate descent followed by a mile and a half flat finish which includes an out-and-back on Thornton Lake Road. Water will be available along the route. Road marshals present along route.
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This is an out-and-back run along a pastoral, rural road with minor elevation changes. Runners will travel down Thornton Lake Road to the midway markers and water station and return along the route. Road marshals present along route.
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The friendly walk course is a 2.5 mile loop with no significant elevation gain. Walkers will turn left onto North Albany Road at the start and then again on Hickory, Springhill and Quarry. Walkers will finish by exiting Quarry onto the short-cut path to North Albany Middle School. Sidewalks or bike lanes are available throughout the course. Leashed dogs and strollers are allowed on the walking route. This route is also available to runners.
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This is a non-competitive, 100 yard for fun run with a possible 200 yard dash for older kids. We will ask for the kids to assemble under the EZ-Up near the finish line and then they will be escorted to the starting line(s) on the entrance road to NAMS where they will begin their run to the race finish line! A participation gift will be given to each contestant.
Detailed Route Descriptions & PDF Maps
Coat Check
Runners will be able to check their gear in the registration area. If you plan to check your gear, please allow a minimum of 30 minutes prior to event start time.
Be sure to leave all valuables at home. Please do not place your phone, wallet, camera, jewelry or anything of value in your gear check bag. The Event will not be responsible for any lost or stolen items.
Gear Check Process:
*Allow a minimum of 30 minutes prior to the race for check in of your gear
You will be provided with a plastic bag, label & marker.
All your gear MUST go into this bag.
Print your bib number CLEARLY on the provided sticker.
Leave your completed bag at the gear check counter.
Bib is required to retrieve items after the Event. Please do not destroy or discard your bib, it is your identification on Event day.
Timing Information
To ensure timing and identification, you must wear your bib on the front your shirt, on your running shorts or using a bib belt. NOTE! It is preferable that you wear the bib so that the number is visible from the front.
DO NOT crumple or fold the bib as this will break the transponder antenna.
DO NOT place the bib between your body and your child’s (i.e. this is what happens when you carry your child when finishing the race). This action will prevent the transponder from sending its signal.
DO NOT remove your shirt and carry it folded up in your hand. This action may prevent the transponder from sending its signal if the bib itself is folded or inside your moist shirt.
The Timing Chip is disposable so no need to return it after the race. If you wish to RECYCLE the TIMING CHIP please leave it affixed to the bib and turn in the entire bib at the finish line.
Results
If you elected to receive athlete updates during registration, they'll be sent straight to your phone, otherwise, they can be found on The EnMotive Hub.
Refreshments
There will be three water stations on the Half Marathon and 10k courses.
Complimentary hot drinks will be available at the yellow Lions Burger Barn
Parking and transportation
Parking is available in the North Albany Village Plaza, North Albany Elementary School and the Community Church on Thornton Lake Road.
Allow yourself time to get to the race staging area at North Albany Middle School in time for your race to begin. Or, warm up with a brisk walk to the Middle School (aprx. 1/4 mi)
Transportation will be available to and from the North Albany Elementary School parking lot. The Albany trolley curbside pick-up and return is curbside, directly east of the OSU Credit Union located in the North Albany shopping plaza.