THE DAILY ATHENAEUM
Friday September 3, 2010
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10k race at Coopers Rock to require rock-hopping, stump-jumping by allie vaughn a&e correspondent
With the long Labor Day weekend just around the corner, students can spend one of the last weekends of summer running a 10K race at Coopers Rock State Forest Saturday. The race will test each competitor’s physical endurance and mental strength and is the fifth event in a series of athletic competitions put on by Morgantown Adventure Sports Series. MASS was created by the WVU College of Physical Activity and Sports Science. “MASS was put together for outdoor competition. It gives people a chance to exercise and get outdoors,” said Nathan Kile, program coordinator for the series. Participants should be prepared for more than an easy, flat
trail run. The rolling course will require racers to hop some rocks and jump some stumps. There will be no rain date; the race will take place rain or shine. Race day registration and check-in will be held from 7 a.m. until 8 a.m. at the Main Coopers Rock Overlook parking lot. The race will begin promptly at 8:30 am. The 10K race, which is 6.2 miles, is open to anyone over the age of 14. All participants must sign a race waiver and participants under 18 must also have a parent or guardian’s signature. Pre-registration has ended; however, late registration for the race will be available on the day of the race for $25. Late registers will receive a Tshirt as long as supplies allow. Entry fees are non-refundable. According to Kile, the vast selection of trails at Coopers Rock
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made it the easy choice to host the race. Despite the many trails there, the Stump Jump represents a first for the state park. “Coopers has some great trails and has never been host to a 10K trail race in the past,” Kile said. Awards will be given out after the race. The top three overall finishers will receive a trophy and gift card. The top three males and females in each age group will receive awards. The five age groups are 14 to19, 20 to 29, 30 to 39, 40 to 49 and over 50 years. Participants will also earn performancebased points toward cumulative awards at the end of the MASS series. Sponsors of the race include Dynamic Physical Therapy, Pathfinder, Adventure’s Edge,
Hammer Nutrition, Mylan Pharmaceuticals, Big Bear Lake Family Camplands and Morgantown Running. Erin Roush, owner of Morgantown Running, a local running store located in Westover, chose to sponsor the race to help bring more awareness to the new series of athletic competitions. “It’s great to have a local running store sponsor a local race,” Roush said. Roush, an avid runner herself, had encouraging words for the racers. “Have fun with the race,” she said. “Trail runs are a good time to get outside and appreciate nature and the trails. Don’t get lost, and run fast.” Post-race food and refreshments will be provided. daa&e@mail.wvu.edu
A scenic overlook at Coopers Rock State Forest.
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