Manassas Park Festival of Races
An event for the whole family!
10 mile run * 10-k run * 5-k run/walk
1 mile fun run * Kids fun run
Need to test your New Year’s Resolutions on fitness?
Need a training run for Cherry Blossom the following week?
Didn’t get into Cherry Blossom?
Just enjoy a spring morning walk with some friends?
Pick any reason to run in the 1st Manassas Park Festival of Races and choose a race!
Saturday March 28, 2009
10 mile & 10-k start: 7:30 am
5-k start: 10:00 am
1 mile run: 11:00 am
Kids’ fun run: 11:15 am
All events start and finish at Signal Hill Park in Manassas Park
(~25 miles west of Washington DC)
Fees/Registration
Online Registration is now closed!
See Registration and Packet Pick Up detail below.
You may register at Costello Park until Friday, March 27 ~ 8:00 pm or race day morning at Signal Hill Park.
See Registration/Packet Pick-Up section below for late/race day registration.
REGISTER EARLY FOR BIGGEST DISCOUNTS:
You will need to set up a free account with Set-up Events to register:
Race
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Before Feb 1
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Before March 1
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Before Race Day
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Race Day
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10 Mile
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$30
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$35
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$40
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$45
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10-k
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$25
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$30
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$35
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$40
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5-k
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$18
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$22
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$25
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$30
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The events above will be chip-timed by Set-up Events, Inc. Entry fee also includes T-shirt, finisher’s medal, pass for one "free" admission to Signal Bay Water Park in the summer, and “goodie” bag.
- (T-shirt size not guaranteed for entry after March 12, 2009)
1 Mile Fun Run & Kids Fun Run - Free – NO registration required, show up & run
- There are NO shirts, medal, Water Park pass or goodie bag for participants in
the 1 mile run and Kids Run. *T-shirts (if available) may be purchased
(cost to be determined).
- Chip timing/results will NOT be provided for these 2 runs – we will call out
finishing times.
Race Descriptions
General’s Ridge Challenge – 10 mile run (limited to 300 runners)
NOTE: You MUST reach the golf course within 25 minutes of the start (~ 1.5 miles).
There is an overall time limit of 2 hrs and 20 minutes to finish.
NOT for the faint of heart!!!! This run includes approximately 5 miles on cart paths of General’s Ridge Golf Course. There are some very steep (albeit relatively short) pitches both up and down that will leave your quads burning.
General’s Ridge Golf Course will delay tee-times until runners pass the first tee (thus the need to reach the golf course in the allowed time noted above).
General's Ridge Golf Course is recognized as one of the most unique, must-plays in the Washington, D.C., metro area. Nestled among a forest of oak, beech and poplar trees, this 18-hole championship adventure, 6,651 yards from the tips, rambles over rolling hills and spectacular scenery, producing thrills on every hole. A local TV station and Capital Golf Weekly even picked one of our holes as the toughest in the D.C. area – should you take on the challenge, you will likely agree – toughest to run.
Running on General’s Ridge Golf Course is NOT allowed except for this race – on race day ONLY.
Bloom’s Crossing 10-k
A 6.2 mile run through quiet residential neighborhoods of Bloom’s Crossing and around the new Manassas Park Upper Elementary School, past landmarks such as the Signal Hill Civil War monument and Camp Carondelet (Georgia Cemetery).
Signal Hill 5-k Run/Walk
Run hard for a PR, take an easy jog or walk with friends. This run will take you out and back on Manassas Drive in Bloom’s Crossing with a turn-around at General’s Ridge Golf Course.
1 Mile Park Trail Run
Takes place in Signal Hill Park – paved trails and road. Course TBD
Kids Fun Run
Short run in the Park(~ 200 – 400 yards). Course TBD
Aid Stations
Water and Heed Sports drinks
10 mile – 4 aid stations: 1.5 mi / 4 mi / 7 mi / 8 mi
10-k - 3 aid stations: 2 mi / 3.5 mi / 5 mi
5 – k - 1 aid station : 1.5 mi
Water and sports drink will be available at the finish.
Weather and Safety Policy/Refund Policy
In the event of extreme weather conditions, the City of Manassas Park, as advised by its Fire/EMS Department, reserves the right to cancel any or all of the races without advance notice. If this should be necessary:
- Runners will receive shirts, commemorative medals and packets (including Water Park Pass). Festival activities will be held if possible. Any random prizes will be announced.
- No entry-fee refunds will be made.
The final decision(s) regarding the races will be made the morning of the race and will be announced over the race public address system.
Other Information
Courses
We will have traffic control and dedicated lanes (coned off) for a large portion of the race courses. Click below for a map of each course (subject to final revision):
Timing
This event will utilize chip timing. You must use the chip assigned to you and place it on your shoe. No chip = no time. Unreturned chips will result in a $20 fee to runner.
Awards
Overall Male & Female Winners plus age groups to be determined – there will be no cash awards. Custom designed finisher medals for the 10 mile race as well as commemorative medals for the finishers of the 10-k & 5-k. The award ceremony will begin at approximately 11:15am. Make plans to stay after the races for family carnival & food (cost of carnival/food to be determined).
Parking
Ample complimentary parking is available in several locations in or near Signal Hill Park.
Registration & Packet Pick-Up
Note: Timing chips will not be distributed until Race Day Morning. (They will not be distributed at packet pick up on Friday Evening.)
Online registration only through Set-Up Events will close at 7:30 am on March 25th. Registrations will be accepted during packet pick-up on Friday and on race day until 7:00 am for the 10 mile and 10-k and 9:30 am for the 5-k.
Packet pick-up will be held on Friday, March 27 from 4pm-8pm at Costello Park Recreation Center located at 99 Adams Drive in Manassas Park; and at Signal Hill Park on race day morning from 6 am until 7:00 am (for the 10 mile and 10-k) and until 9:30 am for the 5-k. You may pick up packets for friends/family members, with approval/ID.
Volunteers
We need volunteers for all aspects of the race, as well as planning if you are interested. Please contact Melissa Fields with the Parks Department at 703-335-5928 or email: m.fields@manassasparkva.gov
Strollers & Dogs
Running with strollers and/or dogs at any time is a potential hazard to everyone involved; especially while participating in a race However we desire to make these races as family friendly as possible. Race guidelines are as follows:
- Strollers and dogs will NOT be allowed in the 10 mile run.
- Running/walking with stroller/baby jogger will be allowed in the 10-k & 5-k races. You must start in the back of the race pack. Starting placement will not effect your race time as your timing chip does not activiate until you cross the starting line. You are responsible for maintaining control of your stroller and must be considerate of others around you at all times.
- FRIENDLY, WELL-BEHAVED, LEASHED dogs will be allowed in the 5-k only. You must start in the back of the race pack (we will have a special area). Starting placement will not effect your race time as your timing chip does not activiate until you cross the starting line. You must be considerate of those around you at all times.
- If ANY runner voices concerns with your pet, please move away IMMEDIATELY. The race staff reserves the right to remove anyone, at ANY time. Please note: If you are asked to leave the race, your registration fee will NOT be refunded..
Beneficiaries
All proceeds after expenses of the race go to support the City’s Fireworks Display.
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