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Knights of Columbus
State College Adventure 5K
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- History: The Knights of Columbus 5K
began in the late 1980s as a family oriented 5K run in a residential
neighborhood of State College. After a 4 year hiatus from 1996 to1999,
the Knights race was revived in 2000 and has been growing strong. And
starting in 2005 the Knights Races included a free 1/4-mile and
1/2-mile races for kids 12 and under!
For 2006, the Knights Race got a new course and a new look. The new Knights race is a State College Adventure,
incorporating bits of the old course, sections of the Orchard Park
bike path, a piece of the old State High Cross Country course, and even
a dash of trail running! The course features a variety of running
surfaces. It's mostly flat, but there are a couple of challenging
hills. Because of the mild challenges the course sets, it's a great
race for a beginners to take on for their first 5K. With special kids
age groups, 5 year age groups for adults, and generous prizes, it's a
great race for all!
- Race Day: The 21st Knights of Columbus 5K held was held on Sunday, October 9 at 1 PM. Results are here. Details of the 2012 Race will be announced when available
- Kids' Races: The Kids' Races are sponsored by Appalachian Outdoors,
and held in Orchard Park near the finish line of the 5K. The 1/4-mile
race is for kids 8 and under. The 1/2-mile race is for kids 12 and
under. The races start at the completion of the 5K. There are ribbons
for all participants in the Kids' Races. Kids of any age can compete in
the 5K, but must pay the race fee for that race. Informational flyer.
- Beneficiary: The Knights of Columbus 5K Race benefits the Schlow Centre Region Library Children's Department.
- Registration: Individuals: $15 if
postmarked by October 1st. $18 afterward and on race day. Families: Full
fee for the first two family members, $12 each additional family
member. NVRC members subtract $1. Make checks payable to NVRC - No
Refunds. Application. Mail entries to: Knights of Columbus 5K, P.O. Box 1024, State College, PA 16804. Online with active.com: http://www.active.com/running/state-college-pa/knights-of-columbus-5k-2011. Or register on race day. T-shirt guaranteed to all pre-registrants and on race day while supplies last.
- Age Groups and Awards: 5K:
Overall 1st-3rd place men and women runners. 1st-3rd place for men and
women runners in the following categories: Youth: 12 and under,
13-16, 17-19 Adults: 20-24, and 5-year age groups through 80 and over.
No awards to runners/walkers finishing after 50 minutes.
- Course Information: Course Description, Map, and Elevation Profile for the adventure course is here.
The course begins at the Knights of Columbus Hall at 850 Stratford
Drive, State College, PA. The course ends in Orchard Park, two blocks
from the Knights Hall. We're sorry, but because of the nature of the
course, we can't allow runners pushing strollers. The race
registration and awards ceremony will be in the Knights Hall. The
facility has restrooms, but no showers. The kids' races will be run in
Orchard Park near the finish line of the 5K.
- Beginning Runner's Challenge: The
Knights of Columbus 5K is the official NVRC Beginner's 5K. While runners
of all abilities run the Knights race because its relatively easy
course helps ensure a good finishing time, we will have special
incentives for beginners to run the race. If you're a beginning runner,
start the Couch-To 5K Program outlined on our Coaching Pages.
- Related Columbus Day Activities:
Nearby Boalsburg, Pennsylvania is home to the Boal Mansion and
Christopher Columbus Chapel. The Boal Mansion will be the site of a
Columbus Weekend Festival. For more information, visit the Boal Museum web site.
- More Information: If you have any
questions about the Knights of Columbus State College Adventure 5K,
contact the Race Director: Christine Rodgers at rodgers987@hotmail.com.
2011 Race Sponsors
Race Results
(The NVRC would like to collect results and memories from the entire history of
the Knights Race. If you have results from past races, or pictures you'd like to share,
please contact Marty Mazur at mxm14@psu.edu )
Knights of Columbus 5K Results From Some Previous Years:
Created 06/05/04
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Last Updated on Friday, 06 January 2012 09:31 |
