Thanks for participating in the…
 

5th Annual Groom Creek Community Classic

Saturday, September 26 , 2009 : Prescott, Arizona
1/2 Marathon : 10k Run : 5k Run : 2-Mile Fun Run/Walk

Proceeds to Benefit

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

Thank you for another great event! We will see you next year!

FEEDBACK FROM OUR 2009 EVENT…

Hi, Just a quick note to thank you for putting on such a great race this weekend. It was my first Groom Creek race. I’ve heard good things about it but just hadn’t signed up. Did this year for the first time, did the Half and enjoyed it all. So well organized and planned. The volunteers always make the difference, and they sure did for this event. All were helpful, just wonderfully nice and enthusiastic, made the work of coming back up that route, that just wouldn’t quit going downhill, believe it or not – seem fun. Keep up the great teamwork. Thanks again

Mike M.
Dewey, AZ

What a terrific event! Very well organized, supported and attended! What a pleasure to participate. Keep up the great work and I’ll see you next year!!!Cheers,
Meredith Samson
Phoenix, AZ

THE DATE: Saturday, September 26, 2009

THE EVENTS:

  • 1/2 Marathon – 7:30 AM
  • 10k Run – 8:00 AM
  • 5k Run – 8:15 AM
  • 2-Mile Fun Run/ Walk – 8:30 AM

REGISTRATION:

  • Active.com online registration
  • Print your registration form and mail it
    in or bring it with you on race day. You must pre register to guarantee a participant shirt.

Mail to: Groom Creek Fire District

ATTN: RUN

1110 E Friendly Pines Road

Prescott, AZ, 86303 NOTE: Participants are welcome to walk the 10k & 5k distances. However, the course will be open to vehicle traffic at approximately 10:30am, so you should plan on trying to be finished by that time. RUN TIMES: Timing will be kept by Arizona Running Events Company.

RACE DETAILS:AGE
DIVISIONS:  1/2 Marathon,  10k
& 5k Runs: (M = Male / F= Female)

Under 18 M
Under 18 F
18 to 29 M
18 to 29 F
30 to 39 M
30 to 39 F
40 to 49 M
40 to 49 F
50 to 59 M
50 to 59 F
60 and Over M
60 and Over F

PRIZES
& AWARDS All run/walk participants will receive an event shirt. Medals will be awarded to top 3 finishers in each 5k, 10k & 1/2 marathon age group. For the 2-Mile Fun Run/Walk: All participants will get an event T-shirt and goodie bag. No event awards will be distributed.

1/2 Marathon Course: This will be one of the most challenging, and mostrewarding 1/2 marathon courses you will do this year. The first 2 miles of the course begin on pavement, and then you find yourself on an improved Forest Service dirt road. The overall altitude change is about 1,000 throughout the run with gradual incline changes. But there are many of them! You will enjoy shade from the pine and beautiful views. This run will be very well worth it!10K Course: This challenging 6.2 mile 10 kilometer will start on Friendly Pines Road in front of the Groom Creek Fire Station. The course will stay on Friendly Pines Road for about 3/4 mile and then turn south on Senator Highway, a paved county road. From there, the course will continue continue on Senator Highway, and then onto the dirt portion of the road for the last mile before the turnaround. 5K & 2 Mile Course: The 5k & 2-mile events will be on the same course but will not enter the dirt area. The course starts at about a 6,175 foot elevation and increases to about 6,350 at the 5k turnaround, and tops out at about 6,450 feet at the 10k turnaround.There will be 3 water stations offered on the course. Water stations will be provided at the 2-Mile Run/Walk turnaround, the 5k turnaround and the 10k turnaround. The course will offer uniformed Sheriff’s Posse personnel for traffic control.

REGISTRATION:

  • Active.com online registration
  • Print your registration form and mail it in or bring it with you on race day. You must pre register to guarantee a participant shirt. Click here to print your registration form.

Mail to: Groom Creek Fire District

ATTN: RUN

1110 E Friendly Pines Road

Prescott, AZ, 86303

RUN FEES:

  • Registration on or before September
    22, 2009:     1/2 Marathon $40.0010k Run : $25.00

    5k Run : $25.00

    2-Mile Run/Walk : $20.00

  • Registration after September
    22, 2009 (online
    registration closes on the 22nd):     1/2 Marathon $45.00 10k Run : $30.005k Run : $30.00

    2-Mile Run/Walk : $25.00

THE PLACE: Groom Creek, located 5 miles south of Prescott in the Ponderosa Pines. Parking, check-in and brunch will be held at Friendly Pines Camp.

  • DIRECTIONS: As you enter Prescott westbound on Highway 69 from I-17, or southbound on Highway 89, the road will turn into Gurley Street. This is the main thoroughfare of Prescott. At Mt. Vernon Street, turn south (i.e. left). If you reach Jack in the Box, or Downtown Prescott, you’ve gone too far on Gurley and passed Mt. Vernon.. There is a Friendly Pines Camp sign on the southwest corner of Gurley & Mt. Vernon. This is a lighted intersection.
  • Mount Vernon St. then becomes the Senator Highway; follow the pavement up into the hill about 5 miles.
  • Turn right at Marapai Road, and follow the pavement about 1/2 mile. Turn left on Peter Mackin Drive (dirt road), which will become Friendly Pines Road. About 1/4 mile after you turn onto this road, you’ll see our large sign on the right. Turn in and follow the pavement into camp!
  • PARKING: Carpooling is recommended, but Friendly Pines Camp will provide parking for 200 cars. Overflow parking will be available. All parking is free.
  • Restrooms: Restrooms will be provided at Friendly Pines Camp. Port-a-johns will be provided near the start/finish line..

SAFETY FIRST:

  • First aid will be available on the course.
  • A visor, sunscreen and proper shoes can help get you across the finish line safely. Also, it can be a little cool in the mornings so pack accordingly. Event will be held rain or shine, so be prepared!
  • No bicycles, roller-skates, roller blades, alcohol, or vehicles allowed on the event course. Jogging strollers will be permitted only on the fun run/walk You agree to abide by these rules by submitting your registration.

FOOD AND BEVERAGES: There will be three water stations on the course offering water and Gatorade. A fourth water station will be provided at the start / finish line. Freindly Pines camp will once again provide participants with a selection of food and beverages (they always do a great job).

CONTACTS:

  • For more information on the event, contact
    Antonella at (928) 445-0011
 Event Presented By:

Groom Creek Firefighter’s Association
Friendly Pines Camp

Sponsored By:

Raskin’s Awards
Paula Hilton – RE/MAX Mountain Properties
Road ID
Runner’s World
Dr. Hoy’s Pain Relief Gel
Target Stores
Power Bar
Yavapai Jeep Posse
Granite Mountain Outfitters
Arizona Running Events Co.
Imaginazium
Yavapai Amateur Radio Club
Southwest Waste Management
Skin Perfection
New Frontiers Food Stores
Granite Mountain Outfitters
Bill’s Pizza

Enjoy a cool morning run on a course landscaped by Ponderosa Pine!

View from the starting area up Friendly Pines Road.

Scene from the 2-Mile Fun Run/Walk turnaround. This turnaround will be near the Groom Creek Schoolhouse, a historic stone-built one-room schoolhouse.

 

The 5K turnaround will be just south of the popular Spruce Mountain Loop Trail head.

 

As the 10K course continues up the dirt portion of the Senator Highway, participants will be offered some nice views of the surrounding mountains.

Scene from the area just prior to the 10k turnaround. After the turnaround, this challenging course offers a nice length of shallow downhill course.

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