Stuart Elementary Athletic Boosters will host the 7th Annual Covered Bridge 5K Run/Walk in connection with the Virginia Covered Bridge Festival. REGISTRATION FEES:
*Earlybird Registration starts 2/1/17 - ends 5/26/17 midnight - $25.00
*Standard Registration starts 5/27/17 - ends 6/16/17 noon - $30.00
(Reduced rates for teams of 5+ and for individuals under age 12.) This year we will not only be offering chip timing but also performance shirts. However, availability and sizes are only guaranteed to those who pre-register. Registration begins at 7:00 am, race at 8:00 am. Register at Smith River Church of the Brethren with transportation being provided via church vans to the starting line near Worley's Machines at the intersection of Route 8 and Elamsville Road. For more information, email Stephanie at [email protected] or call (276) 694-3945. DIRECTIONS"
Take Route 8 towards Woolwine, turn on Elamsville Road. About 1 mile down will be Bob White Covered Bridge and Smith River Church of the Brethren. PARKING
Parking will be provided at the church. COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The course will start approximately 1 mile from the registration site, near Worley's Machines at the intersection of Route 8 and Elamsville Road. The course will head south on Route 8 towards Jack's Creek Covered Bridge where you will run through the bridge then double-back to the starting line. Then you will turn right onto Elamsville Road towards Smith River Church of the Brethren. You will turn right onto Bob White Road and finish in the church parking lot where you registered. Except for running through the bridge, the entire course is on paved roadway, closed course with assistance from law enforcement, fire, and rescue. The covered bridge is one of only six public covered bridges in the state of Virginia. You will also see a private covered bridge on the course while on Route 8. (Bob White Covered Bridge was washed away in the flood of September 2015.) AWARDS
*Overall Male and Overall Female.
*Top 3 finishers in each age group and gender:
Age divisions: 17 and under, 18-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+
*We try to give unique awards every year with all winners receiving a commemorative ornament of either Jack's Creek Covered Bridge or Bob White Covered Bridge designed by the Covered Bridge Festival Committee. The 2012 overall winners additionally received custom framed photographs of the two covered bridges. The 2013 overall winners received custom stained-glass sun catcher of the covered bridge. The 2015 and 2016 overall winners received family photography sessions with Mackenzie Mae and Hopespun Folktales at the covered bridges. Results will be displayed at http://coveredbridge5k.itsyourrace.com after the race. POST RACE ACTIVITIES
The Covered Bridge Festival will begin at 10:00 am shortly after the race finish. The festival will include food and craft vendors, live music, horse and buggy rides, and a rubber duck race down the stream. https://www.facebook.com/virginiacoveredbridgefestival/
For more information about Patrick County, where to stay, where to eat, and where to shop, visit: http://www.visitpatrickcounty.org/ ~Experience the Simple Life~
This event is sponsored in part by the Patrick County Tourism Department.
