F.A.Q.s WHAT IS THIS COURSE LIKE? Get ready for a challenge! Although not certified yet, you will want to be the first on this brand new course! The OBEROD course is exactly 5 kilometers of off‐road grass trails. This is, without question, one of the most challenging 5K courses on the east coast with its 400 foot elevation climbs, and rolling ranges. There are sections of this course that you have to see to believe but when you finish, you will feel like you have conquered a mountain. The start is a downhill 300 meters and the finish is on the plush green lawn of the backyard of the historic OBEROD mansion. Throughout the course, there are two foot bridges to cross, "pine tree alley" and a fast‐finish half mile. Best footwear on this course is a spiked shoe but racing flats or running shoes will also work fine.
WHAT EX XACTLY IS O OBEROD AND D WHERE IS IT?
It’s a forrmer du Pont estate in n Centervillle. Not surprising to o any Delaw warean, Oberrod is conne cted to
the d du Pont fam mily. The mansion was built by Harryy Lunger and his wife, Jan ne du Pont LLunger in the e late 1930’ss. wned by Obe erod Estate LLLC, and thee It is currently ow mington‐based corporation, LabWarre, Inc.* use s the Wilm man nsion as a traaining facilityy. Vance Kershner, founnder of LabW Ware, gracio ously offered d the use of his propertyy to Child dren & Famiilies First forr this event.
*LabbWare, Inc. deevelops and im mplements
softw ware for auto omating laborratory operations.
MAP – htttp://bit.ly//OBEROD 4 400 Burnt Mill Rd PENNSYLVANIA P
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OBER ROD
WHERE DO I PARK? Info coming! Parking info will be posted to CFF’s website – www.cffde.org. The info will also be emailed to all registrants at least two weeks before the event. There will be onsite handicapped parking. WHAT ABOUT THE WEATHER? This is a rain or shine event! Don’t let a little rain, scare you. It will add to the adventure. In the event of severe weather, check our website – www.cffde.org and listen to the local radio stations for cancelations. HOW WILL THE RACE BE TIMED? This will be the FIRST timing of the new course! Delaware Race Timing http://www.delawaretiming.com/ will be hand and chip timing the 5K run. The timing chip is included in the registration cost. WHAT DO I GET WITH MY REGISTRATION? A chip, a good time & more! The timing chip is included in the registration cost. You will also get a tee shirt, post‐run refreshments and possible other swag. There will be a water station half way through the course and at the finish. WHAT ARE THE AGE GROUPS FOR THE AWARDS? A spot for just about everyone! The course is for runner and walkers who are up for the challenge or who want to enjoy an absolutely beautiful area of Delaware! However, we do not recommend it for the very young. AWARDS: TOP male & female runners TOP 3 male & female runners in each category:
10 & under
11‐13
14‐18
19‐29
30‐39
40‐49
50‐59
60‐69
70 & over
TOP 3 male & female walkers