This 5K race is staged in beautiful Robbins Preserve at Robbins Park in Cornelius, NC . The course begins on a packed dirt access road and travels along a paved greenway path along McDowell Creek. The race is in honor of a prominent business person in the community who suffers from ALS. - Dennis Coogle - who was present to greet the runners at the START line this morning. The proceeds from the event will benefit ALS Research.
Awards were presented to the Top 1st Overall Male and Female, no other awards were given.
The course is an out-and-back lollipop that allows runners to circle the Birkdale movie theater at the halfway point before returning to the greenway. Hills were rare and moderate, the dirt packed portion is actually about a quarter mile stretch of large gravel and dust so those not familiar with trail running should be advised. The greenway portion was scenic as promised, complete with a large trailing creek with ducks and a residential wooden bridge that runners passed under during the event.
Goodie bags contained 100% cotton t-shirts, coozies, ink pens and two runner snacks (trail bar, goo) as well as a brochure from the local sponsor, Aquesta Bank. Post race refreshments included bottled water, bagels (with cream cheese) and bananas. This is a small but well managed race that I would recommend to anyone or any family - provided of course that you aren't expecting a timing award.
Best of Luck to the Aquesta group in their fundraising efforts!
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