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July 1999 -- Morgantown
The 1999 Spirit & Breath Challenge 5K/10K,
1 Mile Run & 5K Walk

[Coverage/Recap] Pictures: [Set 1] [Set 2] [Set 3] [Set 4]
Results: [10K Overall] [10K by Class] [5K Overall] [5K by Class]
[5K Walk Overall] [5K Walk by Class] [1 Mile]

This year, for the first time, BOPARC is teaming up with the Comprehensive Lung Cancer Program of the Mary Babb Randolph Cancer Center and the Alliance for Lung Cancer Advocacy, Support and Education (ALCASE), to sponsor a top-notch race that supports a great cause-lung cancer treatment and prevention.

This is the only series entry to offer a distance option of 5 or 10K, with both events staged at White Park on the Fourth of July weekend. The first run was in 1979, and the BOPARC 10K is one of the oldest continuing races in the area. The USA Track & Field-certified course is a challenging loop that starts at White Park and runs to Marilla Park and back. The 5K course runs through White Park and the surrounding neighborhood. This race features T-shirts, awards, live local Television coverage and post-race refreshments.

Click here for the ENTRY FORM

1998 Participants: 152 Timing: WVTC

WHEN: Saturday, July 3, 1999

WHERE: White Park, Morgantown

REGISTRATION: From 7:45 to 8:45 a.m.

RACE FEE: Pre-registration postmarked by June 24, 1999 is $10.00. Postmarked after that date and race day is $13.00.
Sorry, all fees are non-refundable.

AWARDS: 10K and 5K Run awards will be presented to the top 3 Male & Female finishers in the age categories indicated belwo, and to the overall top 3 Male & Female finishers.

Under 10, 10-12, 13-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60 & Over.

5K Walk awards will be presented to the top 2 Male and Female finishers in the age categories indicated below, and to the overall top 2 Male & Female finishers.

19 & Under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 & Over.

1 Mile Run ribbons will go to all participants. Awards will be presented to the top Male & Female finishers and to the youngest finisher.

COURSE: All races are on paved roads. Traffic control will be provided by the Morgantown Police Department and other area volunteers. Course maps are available from BOPARC and will be included in all race packets. The challenging 10K course is a TAC-Certified 6.2 mile route looping from White Park to Marilla Park and back through residential neighborhoods. Water stops, with split times, will be located at the 1, 3, and 5 mile markers. The 5K Race, 5K walk, and 1 Mile Run are loops through White Park and surrounding neighborhoods. Water stops with split times, for the 5K will be located at the 1 and 2 mile markers.

ACCOMMODATIONS: The Holiday Inn, Morgantown, is offering race participants a discount room rate of $55.00 per night, the weekend of the race. For more information about the Holiday Inn, or to reserve your room, call @ (304) 599-1680 by no later than June 24, 1999. Reservations based on availability.

La Pasta Festa -- Friday, July 2, 1999
Join us as we kick off the 1999 Spirit & Breath Challenge Italian style with a high-carb pasta buffet at the WVU Erickson Alumni Center in Morgantown. All runners, walkers and lung cancer survivors eat FREE. A buffet cover charge of $7.00 per person applies to all others wishing to attend. Children under six years of age eat free. Tours of the race course will be provided following following dinner.

Sponsored By:

  • Board of Park & Recreation Commissioners of Morgantown (BOPARC)
  • The Comprehensive Lung Cancer Program of the Mary Babb Randolph Cancer Center at West Virginia University
  • Alliance for Lung Cancer Advocacy, Support & Education (ALCASE)
  • Pepsi-Cola Bottling Company
  • WBOY-TV
  • Morgantown Roadrunners
  • Holiday Inn of Morgantown
TITLE: BOPARC Freedom Challenge 5K/10K
WHEN: Saturday, July 3, 1999
EVENT TYPE(S): Running Race
WHERE: Morgantown
CONTACT: Debbie Palmer (304) 296-8356
AFFILIATES: MAGP