2 walking events in Hurricane, West Virginia

Welcome to the Meeks Mountain Muddy Mutt a West Virginia Mountain Trail Runners Event to benefit the Hurricane Police Department K9 Unit. Join us on Saturday, March 21st for the annual Meeks Mountain Muddy Mutt 15K Trail Race. All proceeds go to support the K9 unit of the Hurricane Police Department.

Race Details:

Packet pickup is from 7:30 - 8:30 am on Saturday, March 15th, at the Big Red Barn located at Hurricane City Park. All race participants can pick up their packets at that time. There will be signs directing you to the packet pickup as well as the start line.

Bathrooms are available in the park, and portable restrooms will be available at the Start/Finish.

The race will begin in the bowl. You will cross the train tracks, so beware and be careful.

Plan for an extra 15 minutes to walk to the packet pickup/start/finish line.

Water and sports drink aid stations are available on the course.

Awards:

Awards for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place overall male and female, as well as top male and female in each age group.

Safety and EMT will be on call for emergency situations.

Finish Line Swag

Every runner will get a long-sleeved performance shirt with the coveted Muddy Mutt logo on it as well as a finisher award for all who cross the finish line.

Run with your Mutt:

This event is dog friendly and dog participation is strongly encouraged.

We ask that you keep your dog on a leash while at the start/finish line and to start to race. There will be signage indicating the appropriate point on the trail that dogs can be taken off there leash. Please note you are responsible for your dog, as well as the safety of runners around you, if your dog does not like crowds or people then we kindly ask that you leave the dog at home.

Sponsors:

Race sponsorships are available, please contact the race director at [email protected]

Volunteers Needed!:

Please contact the race director at [email protected] to let us know you will help on race day.

Rules:

Please keep our trails clean and do not liter. If you take it on the trail, take it off the trail.

The trails are open to all users during the race, so beware of your surroundings and the hikers, runners, and mountain bikers that may come from ahead or behind of you. Please, no headphones.

Please be courteous and polite to all volunteers.

Dogs must remain on the leash while at the start finish line as well as the start of the race.

If you are running with your dog, you are responsible for your dog at all times and are responsible for cleaning up after your dog while on the trails.

The Cause

The proceeds from this race will contribute to a scholarship fund in honor of Cpl. William B. Fulks and support this local Marine Corps League Detachment in its pursuit to serve veterans of our community.

This trail event is an annual tribute to this local hero who was assigned to the 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C. On May 1, 2006, Cpl. Fulks was wounded while conducting combat operations in Anbar Province, Iraq by an improvised explosive device (IED) which detonated beneath his Humvee near Fallujah. The blast inflicted second and third degree burns along with internal injuries. Cpl. Fulks succumbed to his wounds on Thursday, May 18, 2006.

Race Details

Please register on line with the links provided on this page for the discounted price. Race day registration will still be available for $40.

T-shirts, participation medals, and swag bags for all participants.

The events will start by the new Huntington Federal Shelter at the back of the bowl which is a 10 minute walk from the parking lot at Hurricane City Park.

Signs and volunteers will direct participants from the Hurricane City Park parking lot to the start / finish line.

Registration will be located by the shelter and start / finish line in the back of the bowl.

BE ALERT when crossing the railroad tracks as you walk towards registration and when leaving. Crossing guards will be present to assist you.

Portable restrooms available at the start / finish line.

There will be a ceremony and briefing at 8:45 AM and all races start at 9:00 AM.

Ruck race requirements: - A rucksack with a ruck plate (or equivalent) in your rucksack (30 lb. requirement for MEN, 20 lb. requirement for WOMEN)

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