| Events and Start Times: |
Walk: 8:30 AM
5K Run: 9:00 AM |
| Place: |
Goodyear Heights Metro Park located on Newton Street in Akron, OH
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| County: |
Summit |
| Entry Fees: |
Walk or Run by 7/6/10 (includes T-shirt): $14
Walk or Run after 7/6/10 (T-shirt, if available): $16
Race Day:(T-shirt, if available): $16
High School Cross Country Runners (T-shirt, if available, $7)
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| Registration: |
Race Day Registration begins at 7:30 AM at bottom of Sledding Hill. Packet pickup at same location. |
| Make Checks Payable To: |
Teresa Conti Memorial Scholarship Fund |
| Mail Entry Form To: |
Tony Conti
1158 Ledgebrook Drive
Tallmadge, OH 44278 |
| Register On Line at: |
See above
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| Contact: |
Questions regarding the RACE or the SCHOLARSHIP FUND can be directed to Tony or Gina Conti at (330) 733-3013.
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| Email Address: |
tcon5K@neo.rr.com |
| Age Divisions: |
5K: 14-under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-over |
| Awards: |
DOOR PRIZES have been donated by local businesses. MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN.
Recognition medals awarded to Age Group Winners. |
| Perks: |
DOLLHOUSE PRIZE: Teresa, her sister, Rose and her father had a desire to build a dollhouse together. Time flew by and it was never completed. To honor Teresa in a special way, her father will award a dollhouse prize. (All registered participants are eligible to win. MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN.) |
| Refreshments: |
Fresh Donut (provided by Jubilee Donuts), Fruit, COLD Bottled Water following 5K finish. |
| Water Stops / Aid Stations: |
Cold water at halfway point and Finish Chute. Emergency Medical personnel present. Restrooms available at the Park. |
| Course Description: |
Course Map - An off-road race through the scenic trails and grassy areas of the Goodyear Heights Metropark. The course has been utilized by the Tallmadge HS Cross Country team and is the site of the OHSAA District cross country race. |
| Course Records: |
Male: Joshua Sabo 17:37 (2009)
Female: Kerry Conti-Flynn 21:43 (2007) |
| Directions To Start/Finish: |
DIRECTIONS: Take I-76 to Akron and exit at Gilchrist Road. Follow signs to Goodyear Metro Park.
RACE COURSE: will be marked with directors, cones and flags. |
| Expected Field Size: |
Walk - 100; 5K - 200 |
| Sponsors: |
A&W Family Restaurant-Tallmadge
The Alinement Shop
Cavanaugh & Cavanaugh Law Offices: (330) 864-7155
Dave Thomas & Son Construction
DeVaul-Buntain Insurance Agency
Dogs Day Salon
Donovan-Bagnoli Funeral Home
Drs. Gary and Andy Dodd: (330) 794-9700
Family Health Care Of Columbiana County: (330) 332-7262
Gionino's Pizzeria
Grass Master, Inc.
The Henry Bierce Company
Jubilee Donuts: (330) 633-6788
Klonowski Agency, Inc.
Knights of Columbus, OLV, Council 5613
Mariachi Locos Mexican Restaurant
Mosholder Realty
Ritchies Sporting Goods
T.G. Carpentry & Design, Inc.
Tallmadge Care Community Action Network Inc.: (330) 633-3291
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| Additional Info: |
Teresa (aka T-Con) was a Tallmadge High School senior, an energetic teenager, and avid runner before her death in a tragic automobile accident on May 26, 2002. The T-Con Memorial 5K Run seeks to appropriately remember her character and honor her memory. This race continually renews the resources within the Teresa Conti Memorial Scholarship Fund and all proceeds from the race benefit this cause. The scholarships are given annually to Tallmadge High School seniors planning to pursue higher education. The Fund has awarded over $34,000 of scholarship monies to date as of June 30, 2009. All proceeds from the race will benefit this cause.
Race Timing services by Summit Athletic Running Club, a running club based in Northeast Ohio
Scholarship Awardees List |
