Fifth ANNUAL

“ MAHONING VALLEY RUNNING SERIES”

 While promoting competitive running in the Mahoning Valley , Twenty-nine (29) races throughout Columbiana, Mahoning and Trumbull Counties will be part of the “ Mahoning Valley Running Series”.  The “Series” is open to all runners.

Entry Fee:  Series Entry Fee $15.00. (Runners will be responsible for entry fees required by series individual races.)  The Series Entry Fee will be used for awards and random drawings as follows:

·         10 Series Races             Race Series T-shirt and Awards

·         18 Series Races             Race Series T-shirt and Special Awards

·         23 Series Races             Race Series T-shirt and Upgraded Awards

 Awards:  All Runners are Eligible for the Male & Female Top Three Awards

First  Place - $100.00    Second Place - $75.00    Third Place - $50.00

Age Group Awards:  Three Age Group Awards in each category.

(Winner will receive a Running Series Logo Jacket)  

Male  29 & under;  30-34;  35-39;  40-44;  45-49;  50-54;  55-59;  60 & Over

Female: 29 & under; 30-34; 35-39; 40-44; 45-49; 50 & Over  

Random Drawings:  All runners that have participated in 10 or more Series Races will be eligible.  

Registration:  Additional Entry Forms are available at The Jock Stop Boardman , OH and Second Sole, Boardman , OH or online at www.jockstop.com  Mail entry form and $15.00 entry fee to:

Mahoning Valley Running Series

620 Fairfield Avenue

Columbiana , OH   44408

Questions or comments, call:  Jim (YRRC) 330-482-9230; Phil (Puma/Team Jock Stop) 330-757-7424 or Steve (Second Sole) 330-758-8708.  

·         The “Mahoning Valley Running Series” will contain races from March 7, 2004 - December 31, 2004   (See Below) 

·         Updated “Series” tallies will be posted monthly at The Jock Stop, Second Sole and the Youngstown Road Runner’s Club.  Results will also be available online at www.jockstop.com.

·         Points will be determined by place of “Series” participants in each “Series” race.  The Top Ten (10) finishes will determine overall points for the series.  In the event of a tie, the 11th race will determine the winner, and so on until the tie is broken.

·         Overall winners are not eligible for age group awards. Age for the “Series” is based on your age as of July 1, 2004 .  Entry deadline is July 1, 2004 .  Races run prior to registration will NOT count towards “Series”.  Registration and fee must be received BEFORE any race will count!

·         All entrants registered on or before March 7 2004 will be eligible for random prizes.

2004 MVRS Race List:

3/07/04 YRRC Distance Classic 1/2Marathon or 5K   

3/14/04 Ides of March 5K

3/27/04 Cougar Challenge 5km

4/04/04 YSU Run with the Penguins

5/01/04 Fairhaven 5K

5/08/04 Austintown Lions Journey for Sight 5K

5/23/04 Leopard Run 5K

5/29/04 Memorial 5 mile Youngstown

5/31/04 Memorial Mile

5/31/04 Mosquito Lake Chase 5km                                          

6/05/04 Struthers Rotary 5K

6/10/04 IHM Festival 5K

6/12/04 Ohio Police& Fire 5K

6/26/04 Cardinal Classic 5km

7/05/04 Firecracker 4 Mile Run

7/10/04 Hubbard C of C 5K

7/17/04 Salem Lions Club 5K

7/31/04 Star Trax Night Run 5K

8/13/04 Warren Italian Pizza Splash 5km

8/21/04 Night Flight 5K

9/06/04 Kiwanis 4 Mile Run

9/18/04 New Middletown Lions 5km

9/19/04 Lordstown Apple Cider 5K

10/02/04 Firestone Fall 5K Classic

10/16/04 Halloween Hustle

10/24/04 Youngstown Peace Race 10K

11/06/03 Habitat Home Run 5K

11/20/04 YRRC Pre Turkey 5K

12/31/04 Jingle Bell Run 5 km

Mail the entry form below and the $15.00 entry fee to:

Mahoning Valley Running Series

620 Fairfield Avenue

Columbiana , OH   44408

Name________________________________________________ 

Age on 7/1/04_____________Birth Date________________

Address_________________________________________

 City________________________ State________ Zip___________

Phone Number ______________________         Male (___) Female (____)      T-Shirt Size: Med (__) Large (__) X-Large (__)

 I, the undersigned, agree to abide by the guidelines of the “ Mahoning Valley Running Series”.  I assume all risks associated in running the races included in the series.  I will abide by the decisions of the Directors in rewarding prizes to the winning participants.

Signature___________________________________ Parent if under 18_______________________________Date_________