The Inaugural Winter Classic 8k is presented by the Charlotte Running Club. The course will follow the standard McAlpine 8k route. The course features a flat gravel path with one steep hill sandwiched in the middle of the race. It is designed to showcase the trails that many local runners visit every day (taken from race website ~ CRC Winter Classic 8K).
This is a perfect description for a perfect race! CRC had a excellent turnout and exemplary 'winter' weather - sunny and COLD (35° early morning)!
The course was predominantly flat with the one hill challenge that was truly steep. Lots of support for today's event and club members truly expect this race to grow in participation.
The McAlpine Greenway parking lot was full at 7:30 am Saturday morning - proof of a good turnout and our favorite cheerperson, Aaron Linz, greeted one and all with smiles and support... lots and lots of LOUD support! *chuckle* Aaron is one of 10 Board Members for the Charlotte Running Club that are responsible for the success of the club, its members and its events.
The pre-race registration / packet pickup went very smoothly. Runners received bibs, chips, car decals and heavy nylon backsacks for their entries. The standard club backsack (for sale on the CRC website) is black. A special blue version 'gear bag' with race logo was distributed at today's event in place of the standard t-shirts that most races utilize.
Race costs for entrants are nominal, $15 for club members and $25 for non-members prior to race day (add $5 for race day registrants). Annual membership is only $20 for individuals / $30 for family to join CRC.
Post race amenities were an abundance of water and bananas followed by an award ceremony at 9:30 AM. Winners received medals for placing in the event and categories included the standard Age Groups, Masters, and Overall categories.
What an outstanding job by CRC for an inaugural race! Looking forward to 2013!!
I was there. It was cold. I had fun.
(center runner with black/blue jacket)
Place
| Name | City |
Bib No
|
Age
|
Gender
|
Age Group
|
Total Time
|
Pace
|
161
|
Tracy Rabon | Charlotte NC |
1252
|
47
|
F
|
5 45-49
|
48:06.3
|
9:41
|
(Stats provided by Lee Timing, LLC)