Wellness in the Woods: Sharon Woods
The 2012 Wellness in the Woods series is designed to bring together individuals, friends, families, co-workers and communities for healthy activity and social connectedness at the Metro Parks. This series will help showcase the sustainable wellness activities available at the Metro Park. The goal of the series is to help create a culture of healthy living by organizing a series of walks and runs throughout 2012 at various Metro Parks. The series benefits the Stewards of the Metro Park, a 501c3 organization and the Greenswell Participant Foundation, a 501c3 donor-advisory fund of the Columbus Foundation. USATF #17L12022
When:
March 25, 2012
8:30 AM
Where:
Sharon Woods Metro Park
Westerville, OH
Event Schedule
Packet pick-up: Saturday, March 24: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Road Runner Sports535 Lakeview Plaza Blvd
Columbus, OH 43085
www.roadrunnersports.com
Sunday, March 25
Start Area: Apple Ridge Picnic Area
7:30 am Registration Opens
8:25 am Event formation and final instructions
8:30 am event starts
Divisions
The top five overall finishers by gender for the 5K and 8K distances and the top overall finisher by gender in the 2 mile will receive a commemorative award.Shirts & Amenities
All participants will receive a series organic soft-spun cotton shirt vs. a conventional cotton t-shirts or chemically-produced polyester technical shirt. For more details about our shirts, visit Greenswell Green.Participants will receive only (1) shirt for the entire series. This will enable Greenswell to keep the cost down for the series and increase the donation opportunity to the Stewards of The Metro Parks.
Shirt size selected during registration will be the shirt size given you at athlete check-in. If the shirt size selected by you during registration is the incorrect size, you will need to complete a shirt size transfer list at athlete check-in. You will be required to check back after the race for size availability.
Event Rules
All courses are subject to change due to circumstances beyond the control of Event Management. This includes dates, times and trails used.Trail distances are approximate and may be longer or shorter than indicated.
Participants must wear assigned number on the front of your shirt or shorts. Your number must be visible to checkpoint recorders at all times. If timing chips are provided, attach timing chip to your ankle with the provided strap. You will not be scored at the finish line unless your number is visible and your timing chip is attached when you cross the finish.
Participants must stay on marked course to be properly timed.
Entry Fee
Advanced Registration$20 (2 miles), $25 (5k), $30 (8k)
Race Day Registration
$25 (2 miles), $35 (5k), $40 (8k)
Note: Children under 12 years and retired seniors 60 & over can participate for free. A paid adult guardian must participate for children under 12 to participate in each park event.
Awards
All athletes must be present to receive awards. No awards will be mailed, delivered, or dropped-off. If you must leave the event before receiving your award please make arrangements with a friend or family member to get your award or discuss with finish line management. Participants contacting us after the event to claim award will be referenced to the award policy.Policies & Refunds
Transfers - Event transfers within 10 days of event are subject to a $15 transfer fee + the incremental increase in Fee. There are no entry fee refunds for transferring from a longer distance to a shorter distance. All transfers must be received in writing at craigthompson@greenswell.com.Click here for athlete safety and Greenswell event policies.