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Where: the 6th annual Run for the Hills begins and ends at the Benton County Fairgrounds south parking lot, 110 SW 53rd St., Corvallis. When: Sunday, June 3th, 2012.
Registration/Packet
pickup 7:30-8:30am
Early Registration Deadline: May 27th, 2012. Course: The scenic 8k trail run consists of challenging hills and flat stretches in Bald Hill Park, with about 1.4 miles of paved path and 3.6 miles of dirt trails. There may be a surprise musical interlude at the top of the hill. Keep your ears open.The noncompetitive 2mi run/walk will be entirely on paved paths. The ¼ mi. kids run is paved. Awards: The overall male and female winners and the top three in each age group will receive awards. Aid Stations/Refreshments: Two aid stations will be located on the course serving water and sports drinks. The finish will be stocked with fresh fruit, and other great refreshments. Race Benefit: Most of the trails in the Corvallis area are maintained by volunteers from groups like the Mary's River Chapter of the Sierra Club, the Greenbelt, the Boy Scouts and many others. Proceeds of this event benefit the Greenbelt Land Trust Trail Fund. This fund helps purchase raw materials and equipment used for trail construction and maintenance by the volunteers who keep our trails safe and passable for users. Over $20,000 has been raised in the last five years. Proceeds have been donated for gravel and supplies to support the City/County/CSC Youth Trail Crew that has worked on our entire trail system. Make
checks payable to: Greenbelt Land Trust mail to PO Box 396,
Corvallis, OR 97339
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