WHAT
IS THE P.O.G. 8K?
This event honors the late
Paul Goble, a runner and graduate of Butler University. Paul continued his running
career throughout his life and freely gave his time to coach cross-country and
track at Morristown High School. Paul was also the Race Director of the Morristown
10K Run, which was one of the most respected and competitive events in the 70's
and 80's. Paul passed away in 2000 while on a training run with his boys and girls
team.
The
course starts and finishes at Morristown High School, with the turn around in
the graveyard where he is buried.
The
event includes an 8K Run / Walk
and is open to people of all ages and abilities.
We
reserve the right to delay, reschedule or cancel the event due to severe weather
or other extreme conditions (No Refunds). LOCATION
Morristown Jr. Sr. High School
215 West Main Street (US Highway 52), Morristown, Indiana 46161.
Click
here for directions. DATE
Saturday
morning, July 26, 2008
AGE GRADED!
Can the younger beat the older?
Can the older beat the younger?
FIND OUT AT THE P.O.G. MORRISTOWN 8K
We have added another division to this year's event. Along with the usual scoring, results and awards, we will be scoring the event with an AGE GRADED formula provided by USATF.
The AGE GRADED formula compares ability by age!
Age Graded awards will be presented to the top 10 male and female finishers. These top 10 will still be eligible for the regular awards.
AWARDS
All award winners will receive gift certificates from Gray Goat Sports and will be presented at 9:45am. The value of the gift certificates are:
| Open
Division |
Age Graded Awards |
Age Divisions |
| 1st
Place |
$100 |
1st
Place |
$100 |
1st Place |
$15 |
| 2nd Place |
$75 |
2nd
Place |
$90 |
2nd Place |
$12 |
| 3rd Place |
$50 |
3rd
Place |
$80 |
3rd Place |
$10 |
| Trophies will be awarded to boys and girls in the run in age divisions 12 & Under, 13-14 and 15-19. |
4th Place |
$70 |
Age divisions begin at 20-24, then every 5 years up to 80 & over. |
| 5th Place |
$60 |
| 6th Place |
$50 |
| 7th Place |
$40 |
| 8th Place |
$30 |
| 9th Place |
$20 |
| 10th Place |
$10 |
| Please note: all awards must be
picked up during the awards ceremony, none will be mailed.
|
BENEFITS
This
event will help to provide a scholarship to a Morristown High School senior cross-country
runner and to also help provide funding to purchase cross-country team uniforms.
ENTRY
FEES
| Pre-registered (must be received by NOON Tuesday, July 22, 2008) |
| $15 |
No
shirt (includes a $5 coupon from Kopper Kettle) |
| $20 |
Includes
a short sleeve shirt and $5 coupon from Kopper Kettle |
| Race
Day |
| $20 |
No
shirt (includes a $5 coupon from Kopper Kettle) |
| $25 |
Includes
a short sleeve shirt and $5 coupon from Kopper Kettle
(shirts
on race day are first come, first served - sizes large & extra large only) |
PACKET
PICK-UP - SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
In
the gymnasium of Morristown Jr. Sr. High School.
| Registration
and Packet Pick-Up |
7:00
to 8:15am |
| Start
of 8K Run / Walk |
8:30am |
| Awards Ceremony |
9:45am |
| Morristown
Derby Day booths open |
10:00am |
COURSES
All events will start
on U.S. Highway 52. The out and back course includes a loop through the quaint,
country cemetery where Paul is interred, and is the turn-around point.
The finish is near the famous Kopper
Kettle Inn Family Style Restaurant.
REST
& RECOVERY and AWARDS CEREMONY
In the
beautiful and shady gardens of the Kopper Kettle Inn Restaurant. Kopper Kettle
Inn is providing terrific refreshments consisting of chicken wings, bananas, oranges,
brownies, beer and soft drinks. Also, Gatorade will be
supplied for your enjoyment.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Support
the sport of running and walking
- Honoring
the memory of a great runner and coach, Paul Goble
- Traffic
free, country course
- Medical
provided by St.
Francis Hospital and local fire dept. vounteers
- Refreshments
from Kopper Kettle Inn
Restaurant
- Confirmations
e-mailed to all pre-registered entrants
- Results
e-mailed to all finishers in the run
- Lockers
and showers available (bring your own lock and towel)
- Spray
stations on the course
- Six
water stops
- Online
confirmation and list of participants
- Five
Dollar discount coupons from Kopper
Kettle Inn Restaurant
- Bring
in your race number to Gray
Goat Sports and receive 15% off your purchases (good until August 12, 2008)
- Enjoy
the annual Morristown Derby Day - crafts, food, garage sales and FUN!
ONLINE
REGISTRATION
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