Event Info

Corryton Possum Chase 8-Miler and 2-Miler Races

Event Date: October 29, 2022
Event website:
On-line Registration: https://runsignup.com/Race/TN/Corryton/Corryton8Miler
2 Mile USATF number: TN16052MS
8 Mile USATF number: TN15044MS
Description:

BENEFITS CHARITY:  
Corryton Hospitality Food Pantry

PLACE:
Corryton Community Center, 9331 Davis Drive, Corryton, TN 37721 (traditional event)

"Run Anywhere" (virtual event) - Run 8 miles or 2 miles any time October 1-29, 2022, and submit your results.

DESCRIPTION:
Out and back course on Corryton-Luttrell Road (USATF certification 8 Mile TN15044MS; 2 Mile TN16052MS).  Course maps are on the race website's Information page: https://corrytonrace.weebly.com/

RACE DAY ACTIVITIES:
Saturday, October 29, 2022
7:00-8:00 AM Eastern Time - race day registration & packet pickup
8:30 AM - 8 mile start, course closes at 10:45 AM
8:40 AM - 2 mile start 

AWARDS (for the traditional event):
8-Miler Awards:  Top 3 M/F Overall Finisher, Top M/F Master, Grandmaster, and Veteran Finisher. Awards Three Deep to M/F finishers in Age Group 1-10, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, and 80+ (overall winners not eligible). Participation medals for all 8 mile finishers.  Fastest 8-Miler team award plaque (requires 4 members).  8-Miler course closes after two hours and fifteen minutes.

2-Miler Awards: Top 1 M/F Overall Finisher. Awards Three Deep to M/F finishers in Age Group 1-5, 6-7, 8-9, 10-11, 12-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, and 80+ (overall winners not eligible). Participation medals for all finishers.  Fastest 2-Miler team award plaque (requires 4 members).

Team with most participants award plaque (8-Miler and 2-Miler combined).  2-Miler walkers are welcome!

REGISTRATION AND FEES:
8 Mile:by October 8, 2022 $30 Adults/$25 Children<19    after October 8, 2022 $35 Adults/$25 Children<19    Day of Race $40 Adults/$30 Children<19

2 Mile:by October 8, 2022 $25 Adults/$20 Children <19    after October 8, 2022 $30 Adults/$20 Children<19   Day of Race $35 Adults/$25 Children<19

Virtual 8 Mile:  $35 Adults/$30 Children<19.  Includes the cost of mailing T-shirt and finisher medal. Run 8 miles on any course Oct. 1- Oct. 29, 2022 and submit  your time.

Virtual 2 Mile:  $30 Adults/$25 Children<19.  Includes the cost of mailing T-shirt and finisher medal. Run 2 miles on any course Oct. 1- Oct. 29, 2022 and submit your time.

WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE:
Chip Timed Bib (traditional race)
Event T-shirt* - Cotton blend short sleeve. No T-Shirt Option Deduct $3.00. Adult XXL Add $2.00, Adult XXXL Add $3.00.
Event Giveaways*
*Everyone registered by October 8th will be guaranteed a race shirt and event giveaways.  Everyone registering after October 8th will be provided a shirt and giveaways based on remaining supplies and sizes.

PACKET PICKUP:
T-shirt and Giveaways will be available on October 29th at the race site from 7:00-8:00 AM.  Virtual participants' items will be shipped in the weeks following the race.  The last day to order SHIRTS ONLY through the RunSignUp site is October 8th.

RACE ETIQUETTE:
Roads along the running route will still be open to traffic with major intersections being monitored by law enforcement.  For safety, roller blades, bicycles, and dogs are not allowed on the course; headphones are discouraged.  Strollers start behind runners and walkers in the two mile only; RRCA strongly discourages strollers in events that exceed 5K.

RESULTS:
Complete results will be available at www.totalracesolutions.com 

TN GRAND PRIX:
This Event is part of The Run and See Tennessee Grand Prix Series.

INFORMATION:  
Frank Bushakra (541) 786-5924  fbushakr@eou.edu

FACEBOOK:
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