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Ohio > New Albany Walking Classic 10K & Half
Marathon
New Albany,
OH
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Date
Sunday, September 21, 2008
Event
Details
Named the nation's best walking race event for 2008 by none other than Walk
Magazine, the New Albany Walking Classic Half Marathon
& 10K offers something truly unique among American road races
in that it's an event designed especially for walkers, from competitive
race walkers to recreational walkers. The race follows a scenic course
through the streets of downtown New Albany, a suburban community just
outside the Columbus metro area, and will feature a 13.1-mile half
marathon distance for the first time this year.
The out-and-back race starts and finishes on Market Street, between
East Dublin Granville Road and West Main Street, and the same course is
used by participants in both the 10K and the half marathon for the
first six-plus miles of the race. From the start at Market Street, the
race takes the field in a southward direction for the first three
miles, through town along Yantes Drive, Greensward Road and Lambton
Park Road through the lush, green, tree-lined New Albany Country Club
area.
As walkers make their way around the golf course along Lambton Park
Road, they make the turn and begin heading north on Brandon Road,
staying close to the golf course as they shift onto Baughman Grant, and
then heading across the golf path that crosses the course to connect
again back with Greensward and trek back into toward the starting line.
Once they reach the 6 mile marker just before the starting line,
half-marathoners will continue on for another 6.5 miles while the 10K
participants will enjoy the finish line festivities.
Along some parts of the course -- particularly on the stretches along
Ogden Woods and Johnstown Road -- auto traffic will be permitted, so
walkers will need to heed race organizers' signals on which side of the
road to remain. Several other stretches along the course, however, are
closed to traffic and therefore have no restrictions for the side of
the road you'll need to stay on.
Race organizers intend the race to serve as a vehicle to promote active
walking as part of a healthy lifestyle, and keep the focus on this
being a walkers-only event rather than a running and walking event,
which often can leave the walking competitors feeling a little like
second banana to the marquee running events. Prospective walkers are
encouraged to register early, as the half-marathon will be limited to
1,000 walkers (and 2,500 for the 10K).
Race
Weather & Climate
Mild to moderately warm conditions, with drier weather than the
previous few months, are the norm in the late summer and early fall in
the New Albany area, which lies about 10 miles northeast of Columbus.
In September, average area temperatures range between 77°F and
56°F, while rainfall amounts average around 2.92 inches for the
month.
Fees
$30 if registered before June 1, 2008
$35 on or after June 1
Registration
To reserve your spot in the fall 2008 running of the New Albany Walking
Classic Half
Marathon or 10K, register online at Active.com
or print out and mail in this downloadable entry form.
Website
www.newalbanywalkingclassic.com
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