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Roanoke Canal Half Marathon: 8K RACE
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The 8k will start. Like the half marathon this race also start in Roanoke Rapids Lake Park off Oakwood Ave. The wide park road will allow for a smooth start and for runners to spread out before hitting the trails. The Roanoke Canal Trail is not your normal trail. It is a flat trail that provides great footing for virtually the entire race. Made of stacked stone that contains a stone tunnel. The remnants of a massive bulkhead. Used to generate power from the canal. The Roanoke Canal Museum.
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Roanoke Canal Half Marathon: HALF
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The Half Marathon will begin at 8:00 am. Starting in the Roanoke Rapids Lake Park off Oakwood Avenue. The wide park road will allow for a smooth start and for runners to spread out before hitting the trails. The Roanoke Canal Trail is not your normal trail. It is a flat trail that provides great footing for virtually the entire race. It is honestly a course that is waiting for you to set a PR. Runners will be able to enjoy the fantastic views along the way running by things such as:. And over an aqueduct.
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Roanoke Canal Half Marathon: HISTORY
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In 1882, new investors purchased the canal and developed it into a source of water power to generate electricity. By 1900, two powerhouses were in full operation but they were not destined to last long. Competition with a newer adjoining power canal, high maintenance costs, and the need for larger hydroelectric facilities put the navigation canal out of business for a second time in 1912. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). Contact us at TarRiverRunningCo@gmail.com . . . =. Powered by Blogger.
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Roanoke Canal Half Marathon: FAQS
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Q: Where is Roanoke Rapids? A: Roanoke Rapids is located in North Carolina about 10 miles over the Virginia border on I-95. It is easily reached and only 90 minutes from Richmond, Raleigh, Greenville, or Suffolk. The short drive sets us up for a large competitive field of runners. Q: Where does the race start? Q: Where can I pick up my race packet? A: There are three chances to pick up your packet early. Friday: 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm @ Official Host Hotel (TBD). Saturday: 6:45 am - 8:50 am @. We wanted each ...
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Roanoke Canal Half Marathon: WHATS NEW!
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Roanoke Canal Half Marathon: RESULTS
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Half Marathon - Female Overall. 1st: 1:46:27 - Claudia Mundy - Hickory, NC. 2nd: 1:46:39 - Kasey O'Hara - Holly Springs, NC. 3rd: 1:49:37 - Lindsey Velich - Temperance, MI. Half Marathon - Male Overall. 1st: 1:29:50 - Brandon Carter - Wake Forest, NC. 2nd: 1:33:00 - Matt Wilson - Raleigh, NC. 3rd: 1:33:56 - Coleman Cherry - Battleboro, NC. 8k - Female Overall. 1st: 36:38 - Lauren Hurley - Warrenton, NC. 2nd: 36:54 - Kellie Davis - Raleigh, NC. 3rd: 43:44 - Jacquelyn Allred - Burlington, NC. 1st: 1:25:39 ...
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Roanoke Canal Half Marathon: TRAVEL
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Roanoke Rapids is 90 minutes from everything! Well not exactly. . . but runners from all over Virginia and North Carolina can easily drive in for a great race! Runners in Raleigh, Richmond, Greenville, and Suffolk can make a day trip, or spend the night in one of the many great hotel options in Roanoke Rapids. The Address of the Race Starting Location is. Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870. Official Hotel: Hilton Garden Inn Roanoke Rapids. Hilton Garden Inn Roanoke Rapids. The Hilton Garden Inn at Roanoke Rapids.
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Roanoke Canal Half Marathon: COURSE
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The Roanoke Canal Half Marathon and 8k offer some of the most scenic running you will find in eastern North Carolina. Runners will get to enjoy a hidden gem that literally goes under I-95. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). Contact us at TarRiverRunningCo@gmail.com . . . =. Powered by Blogger.
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