
Long John Run
Put on your best long johns, thermal underwear, red union suit, white knickers, winter knickers, paul bunyan's, long handlers, hillbilly wedding outfit, or canadian tuxedo and get out of your log cabin and winter doldrums and join us on Saturday, March 10 at Highbanks Metro Park for a fun run and walk. A portion of your entry fee will be donated to The Unverferth House www.unverferthhouse.org ,which serves as a temporary residence for The Ohio State University Medical Center patients and families who live outside Franklin County. The House provides a safe and comfortable environment to families and offers them a chance to share thoughts and emotions with others who may be experiencing a similar situation. Priority is given to families of patients receiving a heart transplant at University Medical Center, but the House welcomes families of other patients as space allows. There will be awards and prizes for best and worst long johns and many more fun things. USATF #17L12020
When:
March 10, 2012
9:00 AM
Where:
Highbanks Metro Park
Lewis Center, OH
Event Schedule
Thursday, March 8: Packet pick-up: 4:00 pm - 8:00 pmRoad Runner Sports
535 Lakeview Plaza Blvd
Columbus, OH 43085
We are collecting laundry detergent, dryer sheets, paper towels, and toilet paper for the Unverferth House. These are essentials so please bring to event if you wish.
Saturday, March 10
Registration opens 8:00 am
Event Start: 9:00 am
Divisions
Male and Female divisions
Shirts & Amenities
All adult participants registered by March 1 will receive a Greenswell long-sleeve thermal shirt. Registrations after March 1 will receive a long-sleeve thermal shirt based on available qualities and sizes. If you do not receive a thermal shirt you will receive a short-sleeve sustainable event t-shirt. Youth participants receive a sustainble t-shirt.
Event Rules
No. 1 Rule: Have Fun!No. 2 Rule: Wear your favorite long johns!
No. 3 Rule: Always remember you are a guest of the Park.
Entry Fee
Advance registration: $20 (2 mile), $35 (5 miles)
Race day: $25 (2 mile), $40 (5 miles)
Children 12 & under and retired seniors 60 & over can participate Free of Charge. Contact craigthompson@greenswell.com for details and entry forms. Note: Children 12 & under are permitted to participate with a paid adult guardian.
Awards
Awards will be given to the top 5 male and female finishers of the 5 milers and the top finishers by gender for the 2 mile. Other awards include:* Best Canadian Tuxedo
* Worst Hillbilly Wedding Outfit
* Sexiest West Virginia Prom King & Queen
Policies & Refunds
There are no refunds or transfers. Additionally, if you do not show up for the event, no shirt or packets will be mailed.Directions
Go to www.metroparks.net for directions to Highbanks Metro park from your location.
The course is a combination paved trail surfaces and crushed limestone gravel surface. There are some hills for those daring enough to tackle the 8K distance.
