Gene's 5k
Overview
Tour the historic neighborhoods of Greenmont and South Park. Run past Morgantown High School, down narrow neighborhood alleys, across three classic brick streets of Wagner Rd. and Park St. and Morris St., and around our neighborhood Eaton Park. You may be tempted to stop for coffee at Quantum Bean Coffee, for lunch at Madeline Marie's, but keep moving to finish up the long stretch of Green Street back to Gene's Geer Garden. The neighborhood is mostly flat with a few small uphills. Finish where are started at Gene's Beer Garden.
Registration
T-shirt guarenteed only if registered before June 9th.
Schedule
- 7 am - 8:30 am - Packet Pickup in Gene's Parking Lot
- 8:50 am - Gene's 5k Lineup
- 9 am - Gene's 5k Start
- 10:30 am - Awards
- 12 am - 8 pm - Post Race Celebration at Al Bonaroo
Awards
All finishers receive a finishers pin designed by local artist Brian Pickens, also the artist of the Gene's Beer Garden Mural. Top finishes in the following categories will also receive a category award.
Category | Male and Female |
17 and under | 1st |
18 - 29 | 1st |
30-39 | 1st |
40-49 | 1st |
50-59 | 1st |
60-69 | 1st |
70 and over | 1st |
Charity Organization
Proceeds from the Gene's Run events benefits Empty Bowls of Monongalia County.
Aid Stations
There is a single aid station at the midway point (1.5 miles) with water. Finish line will have water, a sports drink, and fruit.
