Basic Details
Date: Sunday, October 29, 2023
Location and Parking: Gatewood Trail System (click here)
Start Time: 12:00 pm
Distance: 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run
The Inaugural Gatewood Trail 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run presented by the University of Rio Grande will take place on Sunday, October 29 at 2:00pm. The Gatewood Trail Races take place at the Gatewood Trail System located on the campus of the University of Rio Grande. The Gatewood Trail System are handcrafted trails built by the local residents of the town of Rio Grande, on property of the University, to provide trail use opportunities to local residents, students, and visitors! The purpose of the Gatewood Trail 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run is to raise funds for The University of Rio Grande's Annual "Special Sports Skills Track Invitational Meet". Read more about the cause below, and help us make this an awesome event!
This event is managed by SEOTR Events!
RAISING MONEY FOR A CAUSE
The “Gatewood Trail 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk'' fundraiser presented by the University of Rio Grande, October 29, 2023, on the Gatewood Trail System located on campus grounds, is solely for the purpose of raising money to support Rio’s Annual “Special Sports Skills Track Invitational Meet'' held in April for special needs children and young adults. Last year we registered 400 special needs athletes from which 343 participated from19 different organizations who provide services to the Special Needs populations in ten Ohio counties plus one organization from West Virginia.
We utilize 125 local community volunteers to help with the track meet event. A few local civic & high school groups also provide help and services. We provide free of charge each special needs athlete the following accommodations to participate in the Track Meet:
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No entry fee charged
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Lunch
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T-shirt
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1st, 2nd, 3rd, & 4th place medals for each event
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Only 4 participants in each event
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Award ceremonies after each event with photo and interview opportunities
To witness smiles, jubilation, excitement, sense of accomplishment and the true spirit of sport competition in these gifted athletes is truly an uplifting and beautiful sight to behold. Help us make lifetime memories for these special athletes.
Thank you!
Registration
Registration will open: September 2023.
5K Distance: $30 + small online processing fee
1 Mile Fun Run/Walk: $15 + small online processing fee
Online registration will close the Friday before the race @ 11:59pm.
In-Person registration: TBD
Race-Day registration will be at the race site starting at 12:00pm
Early Bib and T-Shirt Pickup: TBD
T-Shirts are an *optional* add-on
T-shirts are not part of your registration, however you'll still have the option to purchase one when you check out! Help us support our cause by purchasing a Gatewood Trail 5K t-shirt!
*We will have some extra t-shirts ordered for sale at the race.
*You must be at the race to receive your t-shirt. We will not be shipping shirts after the race.
What You Get
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Professionally timed results.
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A chance to win a category award (see below).
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A well-marked and awesome course design.
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The satisfaction of supporting a great cause!
Award Categories
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Course Map
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toggle to each distance in upper left
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downloadable GPX files via the right side menu
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click the orange button below to see the course on Strava
The 5K course and profile will be POSTED SOON!
Photos
Volunteer
Not able to run the Gatewood Trail 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run but still want to be involved? Consider volunteering for the event! Volunteers will receive:
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Gatewood Trail Race T-shirt
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Discount to future SEOTR races