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California > Paul Reese Memorial Clarksburg Country Run
Clarksburg,
CA
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Date
Sunday, November 8, 2009
Event
Details
Now run in honor of local running enthusiast and race organizer Paul
Reese, who put together the race that started as a 20-mile race back in
1966 and later became what is now the Clarksburg Country Run, which
also includes a 13.1-mile half marathon, 30K, 5K and one-mile and
half-mile "fun run" races for kids, the Paul Reese Memorial Clarksburg
Country Run will mark its 43rd annual running in 2008 in this city just
south of Sacramento, making it one of the community's longest-running
road race events.
All of the races in the event are out-and-back races that start and
finish in front of Clarksburg's Delta High School, which lies on
Netherlands Road just to the west of the river. From there, runners
follow a course that zigzags along Netherlands Road, Holland Road,
Clarksburg Avenue and Tule Avenue, taking runners westward and
southward all the way down to the turnaround point on South Netherlands
Road, where they then make the turn and head back up toward the high
school in reverse along
the exact course they've just run.
More than 1,100 runners crossed the finish line at the race's 2007
running in the four races for adults (the half marathon, 30K, 20-miler
and 5K), with more than 300 of those finishing the half marathon. Those
running the half marathon start their race at 9:30 AM, after the first
group -- those running the 20-mile run -- start their race at 9:00 AM.
For half-marathoners, there is a time limit of three hours, 45 minutes,
which means that the 13.1-mile course is also walker-friendly, as
participants will need to keep a pace of at most 17 minutes per mile.
Like the courses for each of the other races in the event, the
half-marathon course is run entirely on paved surfaces throughout,
along country roads that wind through the Clarksburg area's wine
growing areas and farmlands. The course is also certified by USA Track
and Field.
Race
Weather & Climate
Nestled in the inland valley region of Northern California, about 15
miles south of Sacramento, the town of Clarksburg tends to experience
weather conditions much like its larger neighboring city, with hot, dry
summers and cooler, somewhat wetter fall seasons. In November, average
monthly temperatures range between 64°F and 43°F, while
rainfall totals average about 2.19 inches for the month.
Fees
$40 for the half marathon, 30K and 20-mile race if registered by October 26, 2009
$50 between Oct. 27 - November 8
$55 on the day of the race
Registration
To reserve your spot in the fall 2009 running of the Paul Reese
Memorial Clarksburg Country Run, register online at the event website.
Website
www.clarksburgcountryrun.com
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