Crittenton Services, Inc.’s 4TH Annual Founding Father's Cross-Country 5K will take place on Saturday, June 23, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. at Grand Vue Park in Moundsville, West Virginia.
The Founding Father's 5K is a unique event, offering a challenging off-road running and walking experience. The 3.1 mile course winds through the rugged hills of Grand Vue's scenic hiking trail.
The Founding Father's 5K is a tribute to Crittenton's founding father, Charles Crittenton, and fathers everywhere. Charles founded more than 100 other Crittenton agencies across the country in memory of his daughter Florence. Crittenton Services, Inc. continues Charles’ mission of empowering young at-risk women and families by offering residential treatment, outpatient and in-home behavioral health services, and child care. Crittenton serves more than 1700 young women, children and families in West Virginia each year.
This event is a chance for participants to spend the morning with their families, offering a bonding experience like no other, while enjoying the state’s most beautiful trails. Participants will receive a dri-fit t-shirt and a light lunch following the race. All proceeds from the Founding Father’s Trail Run/Walk 5K support the young women, children and families served by Crittenton Services, Inc. Please join us! Registration begins March 1, 2018.
Corporate Challenge:
Challenge your co-workers and get your whole company involved! When you register for the 5K, you have the option of creating your own Race Team. Simply create a team registration and a password. All of your co-workers can sign up and join your Race Team with your unique team password. Pricing is per person, not per team. Creative team t-shirts are encouraged. Companies may also create multiple teams to boost friendly competition!
The winners of the fastest and largest teams will receive an award to display at your business!
-Fastest Team Prize: Average time of the top 3 runners on the team.
-Largest Team Prize: This is simple. It’s not about how fast you are, just how many of you participate in the 5K!
*Teams must consist of at least 3 members to qualify and must pre-register.
For more information on participation, sponsorships and more, contact Crittenton Services, Inc. at (304) 242-7060 ext. 164.
Event details and schedule
-Event Date: Saturday, June 23, 2018 at 9:00 a.m.
-Packet Pick-Up: 8:00-8:45 A.M.
-Registration:
-Timing System: The Founding Father’s 5K is timed by The Runner’s High by using the championchip system. ChampionChip is the state of the art technology with a chip the size of a quarter that is tied on the shoe, strapped on the ankle with a neoprene band or attached to the back of a bib. This chip technology registers in the system every time it crosses the specially designed ground mats. Chips are to be returned immediately following the race.
-Parking: Available in the park’s parking lot
-Age Groups: 13 & under, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+. The top three finishers for walkers and runners, male and female in each age group, receive a medal. The top three overall males and females receive an event trophy.