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 July 18, 2009 Competitive and "Walk Our Way" 30K - for individuals or teams
RESULTS FOR 30K Walk, Walk n' Relay and 10K 2009
Willamette Valley 30K Walk n' Relay and 10K - More than a walk in the park! On Saturday, July 18th, walkers and runners from all over the northwest met at Alton Baker Park in Eugene, OR for another successful event organized by Wonders of Walking. This was the second year for the Willamette Valley 30K Walk n' Relay and the third year for the 10K. Both events upheld the standards of quality, care and enthusiasm one can expect from WOW. A family 5K (or less) was also held in conjunction with the Lane Coalition for Healthy Active Youth, whose goal is to promote exercise for children and the family. The event was kicked off by Mayor Kitty Piercy, offering participants words of encouragement before they hit the trails. Rich Glouber sang fun songs for the kids, helping them stretch and get ready for their big adventure! The “hub” of the relay was filled with rockin music from Rich Glouber and a host of vendors to provide food, coffee, drinks, massage and information to participants. WOW would like to thank the following for their support:
Not only is WOW focused on the health, fitness, and encouraging people to become strong advocates for their own well being through walking, this event was also a fully “green” event. For the second year, the Willamette Valley event was recognized by Runner’s World Magazine as one of the top 29 events in this category. WOW had recycling and composting on site, bulk water refills, all collateral printed on 100% post consumer waste with soy inks, no place race bags and medals made of both recycled glass (for 30K and 10K participants) and wood cookie medals for the kids. A portion of the proceeds from this event go to Lane Coalition for Healthy Active Youth (LCHAY) whose mission is to prevent childhood obesity and related diseases by mobilizing the community to adopt active lifestyles and healthful nutrition. LCHAY convenes, connects and collaborates with concerned citizens and representatives from dozens of area programs, organizations and agencies to improve child health and wellness; improving access and creating opportunities for better nutrition and enhanced physical activity environments. The next Wonders of Walking event is the Sisters Stride into Autumn on Saturday, September 20th. This 10K or 15K offers participants the experience of walking through the tranquil and scenic views of the Deschutes National Forest. For more information about this event, to register AND to read about the special offer to receive a discount on your registration, visit http://wondersofwalking.org/event_sisters.php "I want to thank you and the committee of WOW for a wonderful event on Saturday ! It was so much fun and great comraderie. Our teams enjoyed working together to complete the 6 x 5Ks. We all agreed that next year is a must for us; and we plan to bring along others too!!" -Margaret M. "BEAUTIFUL course!! Wow, nothing better than an early morning, cool (but not cold) walk on the paths of a beautiful park, by the river...Quite nice!" -Kim M. "Thank you so very much for organizing a great race! I think it's the best solution you could have come up with after the Willamette Valley Relay. It was really FUN! The scenery was fantastic and it was so nice to see other racers so much of the time. It definitely accommodates all level of participants with the options available. I especially liked loop #4 with passing by the rose garden." -Darlene Backlund "Congrats on another wonderful event Judy. Had a great time and I really enjoyed the way it was run vs walking out on the road. Felt safer and your volenteers were very supportive and helpful. Thank you again and rest up." -Cheryl R. Overview of the WV 30K: The Willamette Valley 30K Walk ‘n Relay is a variation on the long distance Willamette Valley Relay. Come walk solo or as a team member for a great day of fun, challenge, camaraderie, & safety - all on bike paths of Eugene and Alton Baker Park. Bring your friends, family, & associates and take on the challenge. If you enjoy long distance walking, you can do the 30 km (18.6 miles) as a solo performance. If you prefer the dynamics of team work, you may select team sizes of 2 – 6 members. As with our other events, we will offer divisions which include Walk Our Way and competitive. We are going Green!
Fun ‘hub’. Come prepared for fun activities for your teammates and your families to enjoy at the center (start and finish in Alton Baker Park, Eugene) of the relay legs. Ease of travel to the start and finish…Eugene, Oregon – Alton Baker Park located along the Willamette River. Safety. Let your focus be on your walk surroundings of beauty, of the Willamette River and the bike paths of Alton Baker, not car traffic. Green. Decrease your driving time and fuel use. Training. Put your step to the test in preparing for other summer walks and runs. Stay tuned! We are in the process of web updates Start Times: Saturday, July 18th, 2009. Day of Registration: 6:30 - 7:30 am 10K -- 8:00 am 30K -- 8:15 am Family Fun Walk -- 9:30 am Prevent activities for kids -- 9:00 am Directions to Alton Baker Park Online registration powered by active.com
Fees for the 2009 WV 30K will follow this schedule:
Willamette Valley Family 5K Walk: This event was tailored for children and their families to get out and be active together! The WV 5K Family is a shorter event, also taking place at Alton Baker Park, with family-friendly registration costs. Willamette Valley 10K Walk/Run: Enjoy a scenic 10K through Alton Baker Park in Eugene, OR. Walk or run the bike path along the Willamette River and cross the same finish line with the 30K participants. For more information on the 10K, click here. Bib & Shirt Pick Up: Saturday, 7/18/2009, race morning from 6:30 am -- 8:00 am.
Team Volunteers: All teams in the 30K are required to provide volunteers to help on the course and the hub. Teams with 2 - 3 members must have one volunteer. Teams with 4 - 6 members must have two volunteers. Frequently Asked Questions: We've been fielding all sorts of inquiries here in the office. Follow the link for answers to many questions you may be having.
Award Divisions: This event is open to walkers of all kinds – competitive, fitness or social. Awards go to the first three finishers in both the 30K Solo and 30K Team Relay in each of the following categories: Men Masters (40 or more) Women Masters (40 or more) Mixed Masters (40 or more) Awards ceremony will be 15 minutes after the final walker crosses the finish line approximately 2 pm. Directions to Eugene: Directions to Alton Baker Park from Portland Directions to Alton Baker Park from Sisters A block of rooms has been set aside at the Valley River Inn, located at 1000 Valley River Way. The group rate for a Deluxe Room is $89.00 and the group rate for a River View Room is $99.00. To reserve a room, please call 541.743.1000 or 800.543.8266. Identify yourself with the Wonders of Walking group to receive this special rate. Or visit https://resweb.passkey.com/go/WoW0709 to reserve your room. Course Maps: The course consists of 4 different loops. Each is a 5K (3.1 miles). Solo participants will walk all loops by themselves, teams will have each member walk in a rotation, but may have members walk different numbers of loops. Due to construction Loops #1 and #2 will be closed. Loop #5 replaces Loop #1; Loop #6 replaces Loop #2. 5,6,3,4,5,6 is the sequence for the 30K. Loop #1--closed due to construction replaced by Loop #5 Loop #2--closed due to construction replaced by Loop #6 Want To Volunteer?: Without the help of volunteers, our events could not happen. If you would like to volunteer, please contact us at info@wondersofwalking.com
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