The Twelfth Annual Waynesboro Road & River Relay
Presented by
Riverfest 2008
In conjunction with the
Waynesboro Parks & Recreation
10:00 AM, Saturday, April 26, 2008

 

EVEN MORE PRIZE CATEGORIES! VALUABLE PRIZES!

The Waynesboro Road & River Relay as part of Riverfest is a run, paddle and bike triathlon over an approximate 16.5 mile course in and around Waynesboro, Virginia.  The race features well-marked, relatively flat running and bike courses, Masters Solo categories and excellent prizes.  Plus, as an incentive to create new teams, you can deduct $5.00 from your application fee for every fully paid new participant's application included with your application and check by April 18th.

Teams may consist of one (solo) to four people. The first leg is a 3.1-mile run over a relatively flat, cross-country course.  The second leg is a 2-mile canoe or kayak segment on the South River.  The third and final leg is an 11.5-mile bicycle segment on a slightly hilly course.  The relay will occur rain or shine.  For additional information visit www.riverfestwaynesboro.org , contact Dave Segars at dave@segarsengineering.com or call 540-943-1138 evenings/weekends.

Prizes and Recognition
Medals will be awarded to the top three finishing teams and gift certificates from Rockfish Gap Outfitters will be awarded for the following categories:
1st Place Solo (Male & Female, Open & Masters): $50.00 Gift Certificates
2nd Place Solo (Male & Female, Open & Masters): $25.00 Gift Certificates
3rd Place Solo (Male & Female, Open & Masters): $10.00 Gift Certificates
1st Place Male Team: $60.00 worth of Certificates
1st Place Female Team: $60.00 worth of Certificates
1st Place Mixed (M&F) Team: $60.00 worth of Certificates
1st Place Family Team $60.00: worth of Certificates
1st Place Masters (50+) Team: $60.00 worth of Certificates

Registration Fees & Payment Information
$20.00 per team member/$25.00 solo for registration received prior to April 18th.
$25.00 per team member/$30.00 solo after April 20th and on race day.
You may deduct $5.00 from your application fee for every fully paid new participant's application submitted with your application and check by April 18th.

Make checks payable to Riverfest, and be sure to complete and have all participants sign registration forms.

Mail registration forms and checks to:

WR&RR/Dave Segars
340 S. Laurel Ave.
Waynesboro, VA 22980

Packet Pick-up & Race day Registration
Race packets will be available at The Salvation Army, 246 Arch Ave. in Waynesboro from 8:00 until 9:30 a.m. on race day.  No race day entries will be allowed after 9:30

Directions to Packet Pick-up
Take the Waynesboro Lyndhurst exit off of I-64, head into Waynesboro and turn left on Main Street. Cross the river and take the second left, which is Arch Ave..  Drive one block to the Salvation Army offices on the left.  You may park in the City parking lot across the street.  Packets will include numbers, exchange wristband & tee shirts.  Application release must be signed by each team member before their team packet can be picked up (NO EXCEPTIONS). We recommend you arrive at least an hour before the start to stage your boat and bike.

Parking
Race participants should utilize the city parking lot across from the Salvation Army.  Parking is available at the pavilion parking lot (near the run finish) for the awards ceremony. Limited parking is also available near the river to bike transition.  Please do not park in the transition areas or on Hopeman Parkway (near the boat to bike transition).

Post Relay Events
The award ceremonies will be held no later than 1:00 PM after the relay finish at The Pavilion at Constitution Park between Main St. & Broad St. (near the run finish line). We recommend that you plan to have lunch and/or enjoy the festivities while waiting for the awards ceremony.  A bound copy of the results, complete with team photos will be available after the ceremony.  There are many activities and events occurring throughout the day.

Start & Running Leg
The relay will begin promptly at 10:00 in front of the Salvation Army, not far from Constitution Park.  The runners will head South on Arch Ave. to Wayne Ave., left on Jefferson and go left to Washington Ave. The course will take them left on Windsor, then left on Delphine Avenue.  (Runners are expected to run in the flat grass behind the guardrails on Delphine).  Runners will turn left and follow a route behind NAPA before proceeding to the finish on Main Street.  The running leg will end at Constitution Park, just after crossing the Main Street Bridge.  Runners must have numbers displayed on the  front of their shirt or shorts and/or visibly drawn on their arm.

River Leg
The paddlers will leave Constitution Park at the Main St. Bridge and will take out on the right side of the river just North of the Hopeman Pkwy Bridge.  Solo participants must paddle solo.  At the transition one paddler will need to get out of the boat and run approx. 100 yards to make the hand-off to the bicyclist.  The river to bike exchange must take place on Hopeman Pkwy.  Lead paddler (or solo paddler) must pin their number on the front of their life vest.

Bike Leg & Finish
The bicyclist will begin an out-and-back course on Hopeman Pkwy, cross the river and turn right onto Rockfish Rd. (865), a somewhat hilly and winding road.  There is a turn around just short of Rt. 612 about 5-1/2 miles out. They will return toward town on Rockfish Rd. and turn left on to Hopeman Pkwy, the way they came and pass the transition point.  The finish line is near the entrance to Basic Park, which is the next right at the stop light on Hopeman Pkwy. Bicyclists must have number on back of shirt/shorts, or visible on arm and/or front of helmet. Be aware that your number will be needed at the finish to accurately record your time.

Relay Rules
Failure to comply with the relay rules may result in disqualification. Relay rules are:

Visit www.riverfestwaynesboro.org for course maps, results and pictures!
(Maps to be available at registration)