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3rd Annual Werst Race Saturday May 30, 2009 La Grande, OR— Birney Park 9:00 A.M. |
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The race starts on the corner of 2nd & B streets, located just South of the Eastern Oregon University Campus, to the top of Morgan Lake Road. It is open to runners, cyclists, joggers, and walkers. The distance will be 2.35 miles. There will also be a 1 mile and 5k race on the EOU campus. Race day check in and registration will be at Community Stadium parking lot on the EOU Campus.
All proceeds from this event will go to help former EOU All-American runner, and cyclist Jason Werst with medical expenses incurred from his recent battle with leukemia.
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Course: This is a VERY challenging, climbing course. It begins on pavement at the corner of 2nd Ave and B St., just west of Birney Park, on a gradual slope. It is paved for about a half mile of moderate ups and downs before it turns to gravel/dirt and begins a very steep climb to the finish. The Distance will be 2.35 miles.
Prizes: Awards will be given to the grand champion in both mens and womens divisions. There will also be awards for the top bikers and runners in the mens, womens, and masters divisions.
Transportation: Transportation will be provided back to Birney Park after the race. To avoid congestion please do not park a vehicle at the top before race.
Entries: Entry fee is $20.00 per person, or $30.00 per person with a t-shirt. Current EOU student can participate for $10 and $15 respectively. Race day registration will be available from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. the morning of the race at Community Stadium on the EOU Campus.
For those who would like to contribute and help Jason and Jessica out, but are unable to do the race, donations will be accepted at address on the entry .
Donations may also be made at any US Bank branch in an account set up for The Werst Race.
“Normalcy is for mediocre people.” -Jason Werst |
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Directions To EOU:
From I-84 West bound:
· Take Exit 265, the first La Grande exit. · Turn left onto US Highway 30. Turn left on Gekeler Lane, next to the UPS terminal. · Continue on Gekeler Lane until you reach 6th Street. · Turn right onto 6th Street and continue until you reach “G” Street. · Turn right on “G” Street. · Turn right on "G" Avenue into Quinn Coliseum Parking Lot .
From I-84 East bound:
· Take Exit 259; proceed on US Highway 30 into La Grande. · Turn right at the second set of lights - onto Fourth Street. · Continue on Fourth Street until you reach the "G" Avenue. · Turn left on "G" Avenue and continue East until you reach Quinn Coliseum Parking Lot.
Birney Park:
· Birney Park is Located on Gekeler Ave. across from the State Building. From Quinn Coliseum head turn left on 6th, then Left on Gekeler (Which is also called C Ave). The park will be approximately 1 block east of 6th St. (It will be marked)
· Parking will be available at the park or outside of Community Stadium located on 6th street, less than a quarter mile from the park.
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For More Information Please Contact Sean Williams at th_seanw@hotmail.com. |
