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SUMMARY:The Matchstick Amazing Races
DESCRIPTION:– Register\n\n\n\n – Donate\n\n\n\n – Results\n\n\n\n – Facebook\n\n\n\n – Instagram\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Matchstick Amazing Races are an exciting community fitness event taking place during the Wadsworth Blue Tip Festival’s Celebration. Hosted by Great Oaks CrossFit\, this event brings athletes\, families\, and community members together for a fun and unique race experience for all ages and fitness levels. \n\n\n\nParticipants can choose from three race options:👟 Option #1: The Matchstick Community 1 Mile (Walk/Run):Perfect for families\, kids\, and anyone looking for a fun and active way to be part of the event. Walk\, jog\, or run together and enjoy the festival atmosphere. \n\n\n\n🔥 Option #2: Matchstick 5K Dash:A traditional 5K with exciting twists along the course that will challenge endurance and keep racers engaged from start to finish. \n\n\n\n💪 Option #3: * Matchstick Madness Team Obstacle Course 5K:Grab a partner and tackle fitness challenges and obstacles together in this exciting team-based race that will test strength\, teamwork\, and strategy.  CrossFit/Hyrox style “obstacles” Burpee broad jumps\, stair climbs\, lunges\, sled pushes\, and a few other easy “games” along the way. \n\n\n\nSwag/Festival/Community:All 5K participants will receive race SWAG including a custom event T-shirt\, finisher medal\, and participants will enjoy the incredible energy of the Blue Tip Festival surrounded by vendors\, music\, and community celebration. \n\n\n\nThis event is made possible through the support of local sponsors and community partners who help bring this exciting race to life while supporting youth fitness and community wellness in Wadsworth. \n\n\n\nCome race\, cheer\, volunteer\, or become a sponsor and celebrate 250 years of Wadsworth history with us! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrice Schedule1 Mile5K Dash5K Team ObstacleThrough April 30th$20$40$50Through June 26th$25$45$55Through Race Day$30$50$60\n\n\n\n\n\nSchedule of Events6:30am: Race Day Registration and Packet Pickup Begins7:45am: Packet Pick-Up Closes & Pre-Race Announcements8:00am: 1 Mile Family Run/Walk Begins8:00am: 5K Matchstick Race Begins8:00am: 5K Team of 2 Obstacle Course Begins9:30am (Approx.) : Awards Ceremony\n\n\n\n\n\nPre-Race Packet Pickup \n\n\n\nJune 25th: 8:00am – 5:00pm @ Great Oaks CrossFit Community Fitness251 Great Oaks Trail Wadsworth\, OH 44281\n\n\n\nSwag \n\n\n\nT-ShirtWe offer Youth Small to X-Large & Unisex Small to 2X-Large.  We also offer a no shirt option for a $5 discount.  To be guaranteed a shirt size please register by June 14\, limited selection will be available after the cutoff date. \n\n\n\nFinisher Medal \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCourse Map \n\n\n\nhttp://track.rtrt.me/map/RP-THE-MATCHSTICK-AMAZING-RACES-26 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAwards \n\n\n\nMatchstick 5K Dash:Top 3 Overall Male & FemaleTop 3 Age Groups Male & Female in the following 1-14\, 15-19\, 20-29\, 30-39\, 40-49\, 50-59\, 60-69\, and 70+ \n\n\n\nMatchstick Madness Team Obstacle Course 5K:Top 3 Teams Overall – Male\, Female\, Co-Ed \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n – Register\n\n\n\n – Donate\n\n\n\n – Results\n\n\n\n – Facebook\n\n\n\n – Instagram\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRace registrations are non-refundable and non-transferable.
URL:https://racepenguin.com/events/the-matchstick-amazing-races/
LOCATION:Art Wright Stadium\, 280 Grandview Avenue\, Wadsworth\, Ohio\, 44281\, United States
CATEGORIES:1 Miler,5k,Obstacle Course
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SUMMARY:The Firefly Overnight Endurance Challenge & 10k Trail Race
DESCRIPTION:– Register\n\n\n\n – Race Results\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us at the Firefly! \n\n\n\nEach and every year\, one of the world’s most beloved bugs visits Ohio – proudly announcing their arrival with random sparks and flickers of glowing neon throughout the summer sky. Join us as we welcome and celebrate the most efficient light in the world… the firefly!  (nearly 100% of the energy in the chemical reaction within the fireflies light organ is emitted light… it’s true) \n\n\n\nWhether you’re looking to set a distance PR or just looking to run in the dark with some friends\, “The Firefly Overnight Endurance Challenge and Sunset & Sunrise 10k” will offer you that opportunity with 12-hours of fully supported\, overnight-racing throughout the ONLY trail in central Ohio built BY runners\, FOR runners!  Wait\, what?!?!  Overnight!?!?!  Yes!!​ \n\n\n\nThe race will start at 8pm\, and it will be dark no matter which race you choose!  So\, even though the fireflies will help light your way\, headlamps and/or flashlights are mandatory. Reflective gear\, glow-sticks\, and body-paint are encouraged. \n\n\n\nBring your family and friends\, as the course will pass through the overnight group-camping area. Don’t forget the kids!  They’ll have a race too!  The kids mile will start promptly 30-minutes prior to the “big kids” race. \n\n\n\nThe Firefly Overnight Endurance Challenge\, starts at 8:00pm\, on the Rocks and Roots trail at Alum Creek. The clock stops at 8am for the overnight challenge. Only completed laps count towards mileage. \n\n\n\nFor the safety of all our participants\, minors 14-18 are permitted to run the overnight challenge with an adult on site for duration of race.  Children under 14 are not permitted to participate. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWhat –  Overnight Endurance Challenge and Sunset & Sunrise 10k and Kids Mile \n\n\n\n\nOvernight Endurance Challenge\n\nThe Firefly Overnight Endurance Challenge\, starts at 8:00pm on Saturday night. The clock stops at 8am on Sunday morning for the overnight challenge. Only completed laps during the 12 hour period count towards official mileage. If the clock runs out mid lap we highly encourage completing the extra credit lap for bragging rights only as sadly those miles will not count.\n\n\n\nTHIS IS AN OVERNIGHT RACE. You must be comfortable running in the dark on a single-track trail. While the trail is very well marked it will be dark and wrong turns can be made. It is the participants responsibility to know they course and stay on the trail.\n\n\n\nPacers are permitted AFTER the first 10K\n\n\n\nCrew tents are permitted in a designated zone at the lap point.\n\n\n\nEmergency Contact # – 614.318.5640 – Should you need help while on the course call this number.\n\n\n\n\n\nSunset 10K – Starts at 8pm Saturday.\n\n\n\nSunrise 10K – Starts at 8am on Sunday.\n\n\n\nSunset & Sunrise Double – Participants in the dreaded Double race both the Sunset & Sunrise 10Ks! Individual race results are provided for the Sunset &\n\n\n\nSunrise 10Ks along with combined scoring for the Double!\n\n\n\nFREE Kids 1 Mile Sunrise Trail Race – Starts at 7:30am on Sunday morning.\n\n\n\nCamping encouraged! See below for information on booking a campsite during registration!\n\n\n\n\nWhere – Unlike other RRTRA events this event will start and finish at the Alum Creek State Park Group Campsite\, which is located just off of Lewis Center Rd and just north of the beach entrance.​ \n\n\n\nCost – Our races typically sell out 2-6 weeks prior to race day. Please note: The Firefly Trail Race has a NO REFUND and NO BIB TRANSFER policy for all events. \n\n\n\nOvernight Endurance Challenge OR Sunset/Sunrise Double  \n\n\n\n\nThrough February 29th – $60\n\n\n\nMarch 1st-31st – $65\n\n\n\nApril 1st-30th – $70\n\n\n\nMay 1st-31st – $75\n\n\n\nJune 1 through Race Day – $85\n\n\n\n\nSunset 10K OR Sunrise 10K  \n\n\n\n\nThrough February 29th – $45\n\n\n\nMarch 1st-31st – $50\n\n\n\nApril 1st-30th – $55\n\n\n\nMay 1st-31st – $60\n\n\n\nJune 1 through Race Day – $70​\n\n\n\n\nKids 1 Mile Sunrise Run \n\n\n\n\nFREE!!​\n\n\n\n\nWhat do you get?  \n\n\n\n\nEpic trail race experience!\n\n\n\nEvent Shirt\n\n\n\nEvent Buff\n\n\n\nEvent Pint Glass\n\n\n\n\nWhat else? \n\n\n\n\nPancake breakfast \n\n\n\nThere is plenty of designated space available for spectators and drop bag tents for 50K & 50M participants.\n\n\n\nHowever\, you may opt to reserve a tent site for $25. Sites are approximately 15ft x 15ft.\n\n\n\nOptional Camping – Limited Sites Available! Available for Saturday night only!\n\n\n\nOptional camping is for a site at the Group Camp and Race Headquarters (all of about 50 ft from the start/finish).\n\n\n\nWe will enforce quiet time from 11pm-7am as we have families who join us for this event.\n\n\n\nCamping sites are NOT required.\n\n\n\nHowever\, you may opt to reserve a tent site for $25. Sites are approximately 15ft x 15ft.\n\n\n\nThis is NOT at the Alum Creek Campground which is about 5 miles away.​\n\n\n\n\nPacket Pick Up  \n\n\n\n\nPacket pickup will be held at Fleet Feet Sports in Lewis Center before the event on Thursday\, June 26 through Friday\, June 27 during normal business hours.\n\n\n\nRace day packet pickup will beginning at 6pm at the race site at Alum Creek State Park.​\n\n\n\n\nThe Course – Course layout is subject to change. Click here to view the Rocks And Roots Trail Map! \n\n\n\n\nEndurance Challenge repeats loop as necessary. Endurance Challenge participants are scored on the last COMPLETED lap. No partial lap credit given. Race ends at 8am on Sunday.​\n\n\n\n\nCut-off Time \n\n\n\n\nEndurance Challenge repeats loop as necessary. Endurance Challenge participants are scored on the last COMPLETED lap. No partial lap credit given. Race ends at 8am on Sunday.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n – Register\n\n\n\n – Race Results\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRace registrations are non-refundable and non-transferable.
URL:https://racepenguin.com/events/firefly/
LOCATION:Rocks and Roots Trailhead\, 4616 Mariners Landing\, Lewis Center\, OH\, 43035\, United States
CATEGORIES:1 Miler,10k,Endurance Challenge,Night Race,Running,Trail Race
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