Saturday, November 14, 2015
10:00 a.m.
Topsail High School
17445 Us Highway 17 N
Hampstead, NC 28443
2015 RESULTS
DISTANCES OFFERED
Participants may choose to run or walk the 5K timed. The Fun Run is not timed. See course descriptions below.
START TIMES
10:00 a.m. – 5K starts
10:15 a.m. – 1 Mile Fun Run starts
Please plan to be at the start line 10 minutes prior to the start of the race wearing your race number on the front of your shirt. Walkers and strollers are asked to line up in the back.
ABOUT THE RACE
This is a non-profit fundraising event in support of the Meaghan Clark Scholarship Fund and the Topsail High School Music Department. It is in honor of Meaghan Clark who was just 16 years old when she fell ill from the seasonal flu. Due to complications, she left this earth on November 6, 2009.
Meaghan was a dedicated student, musician and daughter. The Meaghan Clark Scholarship Fund’s mission is to provide scholarships and encourage future musicians/scholars of Topsail High School to pursue their dreams. The Meaghan Clark Memorial Scholarship 5K Road Race and 1 Mile Fun Run is a fun event geared toward runners of all ages and experience. Participation and staffing by Topsail School District Students provides an uplifting, enjoyable atmosphere in Meaghan Clark’s honor.
ABOUT THE CAUSE
This event helps raise money for the Meaghan Clark Memorial Scholarship Fund and the Topsail High School Music Department.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Saturday, November 14, 2015
Topsail High School
17445 Us Highway 17 N
Hampstead, NC 28443
09:00 a.m. – Packet Pick Up and Registration Open
09:45 a.m. – Packet Pick Up and Onsite Registration Close
10:00 a.m. – 5K Starts
10:15 a.m. – 1 Mile Fun Run Starts
11:00 a.m. – Awards Begin (This time is approximate and may vary)
THE COURSE
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The 5K is a 3.1 mile looped course with one switch back. Participants will begin on the Topsail High School track, proceed around the adjacent parking lot, around the school, and out onto Saint John’s Church Rd. Participants will turn around at the 1.5 mile mark which is at the end of Saint John’s Church Rd. They will then run back past the high school and parking lot, loop around the Middle School, and head back into the track where they will finish.
The 1 Mile Run Run is a looped course. Participants will begin on the Topsail High School track, proceed around the adjacent parking lot, around both the middle and high school, before heading back into the track where they will finish.
PARTICIPANT PERKS
RACE SHIRTS:
Shirt sizes are only guaranteed to those who register for the shirts by November 6, 2015. Extra shirts may be purchased for $5.00.
Shirts were designed by one of Meaghan’s closest friends Emily Woodrich. Emily is one of the first Meaghan Clark Memorial Scholarship award winners. She graduated from App. State University with a degree in graphic design. The design was a gift provided to us all in Meaghan’s memory.
AWARDS
- Medals for 5K division
- Top 3 Male and Females in age groups: 11 and under, 12-15, 16-39, & 40+
- Under 12 in Fun Run will get a certificate.
PACKET PICK UP/ONSITE REGISTRATION
Saturday, November 14, 2015
Topsail High School
17445 Us Highway 17 N
Hampstead, NC 28443
9 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.
Pre-registered participants may pick up their race numbers and shirts at packet pick up listed above. For those who wish to register in person, you may do so at any Packet Pick-Up listed above.
PARTICIPANT FEES
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5K
Through Nov. 6: $25
Nov. 7 – Day of Race: $30
5K – Student/Teacher
Through Day of Race: $20
1 Mile Fun Run
Through Day of Race: $10
Online registration closes at midnight on November 11, 2015
There is a $3 online credit card processing fee.
REGISTRATION
Registration has closed for 2015
ADDITIONAL RACE INFORMATION
PARKING
Participants may park Topsail High School.
MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
The Meaghan Clark Scholarship Foundation will award one (or multiple) student(s) who demonstrates the dedication to the music program of THS along with the moral force of character and leadership. The recipient(s) of this scholarship will be a student who embodies dedication, integrity, and who seeks to further their education. Selections are based on dedication to the THS Music programs, merit and how powerfully the applicant exemplifies these qualities in their essay. Please visit their official website for more information.
FLU SHOT CLINIC
In honor of Meaghan Clark, who passed at a young age from flu complications, the Pender County Health Department will be offering a Flu Shot Clinic at this race. This will be available to participants and non-participants.
Children 18 & Under with or without insurance: Free Flu Shot
Adults with Insurance: Free Flu Shot
Adults without Insurance: $30 payable by cash, check or credit card
PAST RESULTS
For Questions Email Abby@its-go-time.com
FAQ & GUIDELINES
Waiver: The Registration Agreement & Liability Waiver is linked to the Online Registration. This must be selected and approved during registration.
Packet Pick-Up: Family or Friends may pick-up your Race Packet at Packet Pick-Up.
On-Site Registration: Registration is available starting one hour prior to race start. It closes 20 minutes prior to start.
Timing: Jaguar Bib Chip Timing will be used to time this race
Weather: This race is rain or shine. It will be postponed, rescheduled or cancelled if a severe weather warning is in effect.
Refunds:
Refunds requested by participant are as follows (minus credit card processing fee):
More than 60 days from event: Full Refund
Less than 60 days, but more than 30 days from event: 50% Refund
Less than 30 days, but more than two weeks from event: 25% Refund
Less than two weeks from event: No Refund
Entries are not transferable to other races Timed by Go Time as each race is organized by a different group. We must stick to this policy as race items have been purchased based on current registrations and it is not fair to choose who receives a refund and who does not.