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The Roanoke Canal 5k

Saturday, September 21, 2024 Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870 US Directions RaceJoy Ready

Events

5K

09/21 10:00AM EDT

1/2 Mile Fun Walk

09/21 10:15AM EDT

Place

100 Oakwood Ave
Roanoke Rapids, NC US 27870

Description

The Roanoke Canal 5k is a trail race that follows the Roanoke Canal, which was built in 1823. Help us celebrate the fascinating history of the trail!  A Half Mile Fun Walk will be set up as well. Money raised at the event will go towards replacing the batteau exhibit at the Roanoke Canal Museum.  Batteaux were boats specifically designed to haul cargo up and down narrow canals in the 1800s.  We have two replicas on site that are in need of replacement.  Authentic batteau replicas are custom made and expensive to acquire.  Proceeds from this race will go towards other fundraising efforts to replace the aging batteaux.  

 

Registration Fees/Dates:

Registration for the 5k starts at $30 and increases to $40 on race day.

Half Mile Fun Walk - $10

Virtual 5k starts at $30 and increase to $40 on race day.

**Register by September 11 for guaranteed t-shirt size.**

Packet Pickup and race day registration will be at 9:00 a.m. on Race Day at 100 Oakwood Avenue

 

Awards/Categories:
Awards will be presented for Top 3 Overall M/F, as well as the top M/F in the following Categories: Youth (17 and under), 18-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 and 70+

 

Course:
The 5k will take place on the Roanoke Canal Trail. The natural surface trail is generally flat with a few hills. As runners travel back in time along the historic trail, they will pass over several culverts that were installed during construction of the canal in the 1820's. Runners will also pass by the large bulkhead that diverted water into the canal during the years it was used to generate electricity for the local mills. The Half Mile Fun Walk will loop through Roanoke Rapids Day Use Park.

There will be a one hour course limit for the event.

 

Coming in from out of town? Check out www.visithalifax.com for information on local activities for the whole family!

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Interactive Race Day Experience with RaceJoy

Live Phone Tracking, GPS Progress Alerts and Cheers!

We are providing you with RaceJoy as part of the official race experience for The Roanoke Canal 5k.

Download the RaceJoy mobile app in advance to ensure proper phone setup. Invite your friends and family to track you and send you cheers!

Some key RaceJoy features include:

GPS Progress Alerts

  • Receive continual progress updates as you complete your goal.

Live GPS Tracking

  • Remote spectators can track your progress live in a map view. You can also track others.

Send-a-Cheer

  • Receive supportive audio cheers from remote friends & family.

Virtual Results (virtual events only)

  • Enter your race-assigned bib number to automatically submit your finish data for real-time scored results.
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