Americourt 5K USATF Masters Racewalk Championship
and National Junior Division Championship
This is a 5 Km racewalk course USATF Certified on a back and forth 1K flat asphalt loop on American Way street near Americourt Inn.
All racewalkers must abide by the rules that govern race walking. (USATF Handbook)
Participants will be judged by National Certified Judges. This is a Sanctioned USA Track and Field Event. Everyone must have a USATF Membership number.
Entry fee is $35.00.
All entries must be post marked no later than September 20th.
*NO WALK UP REGISTRATION*
Long sleeve T- shirts guaranteed to every participant.
Refreshments provided after the race.
For more information contact Race Director Bobby Baker (423) 956-6971 or e-mail rlbaker@chartertn.net
Ceremony will begin at 11:00 a.m. in the Americourt Inn Ballroom.
Masters age groups for Male and Females are: 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85-89.
First, second and third place medals will be awarded in each age division.
Juniors Open ( male and female ) TOP 3 finishers will receive medals.
Schedule of Events
Friday, October 4th - Packet pick up 5:00 pm til 9:00 pm in Americourt Inn Ballroom. After 9:00 pm packet pick up at the front desk of the motel lobby.
Saturday, October 5th
Pre-Race Activities 8:00 a.m.
Women’s Race begins 8:15 a.m.
Men’s Race begins 9:30 a.m.
Awards Ceremony 11:00 a.m. (hotel ballroom)
Sunday Morning, October 6th - Meet in the Americourt lobby at 7 a.m. for a walk on the Greenbelt with the Race Director. Breakfast to follow at Americourt Restaurant.
Host Motel
Americourt Inn
1900 American Way St
Kingsport, TN 37660
Call (423) 245-0271 for reservations.
Airline Accommodations
Flights into Tri-Cities Airport:
USAIR
Delta DWT
American Eagle
For Information call Brenda Lawson at The Travel Authority 1-800-392-1055