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Debbie Green was a 7 year old girl from Benwood, WV. She was like every other little girl... she loved going to school, cheerleading, and playing with her friends. Debbie was loved by all who knew her. She enjoyed life to the fullest. In 1970, Debbie was diagnosed with leukemia. For two long years, she battled the disease with courage and determination. On February 10, 1972, friends from all over the Ohio Valley put on a benefit show for her, calling it "Debbie Green Day", helping her during her ...

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Green Mile

ONE MILE RACE WITH PIZZA, AWARDS, DOOR PRIZES & MUSIC

Take part in this one mile run/walk on Friday, August 5th.

Race starts at 7:00 pm at Wheeling's Heritage Port. Shirts guaranteed to the first 250 registered participants. Pizza provided by Dominos Pizza. Refreshments provided and Wild Horse will provide entertainment. Championchip timing by Runners High. Entry fee is $13.00 prior to the day of the race and $15.00 race day. Registration and packet pickup is 4:30-6:30 pm SHARP!

Post-race shower facilities available at CentreTown Fitness.

Divisions

  • 11 & Under
  • 12-15
  • 16-19
  • 20-24
  • 25-29
  • 30-34
  • 35-39
  • 40-44
  • 45-49
  • 50-54
  • 55-59
  • 60-64
  • 65-69
  • 70-79
  • 80 & Over

Medallion for first place finishers

  • The winner of each age division will receive a medallion

Runners

  • Top 10 Male/Top 10 Female Runners get a trophy

Walkers

  • 1st Place: Trophy
  • 2nd Place: Trophy
  • 3rd Place: Trophy

Please, no bikes, skates or pets, etc. permitted on race course. No turkeys, please! For more race information, call Ron at 740-859-0704, Terry at 304-243-1152, or George at 304-280-4288.

Race Starts

Friday, August 3rd 2012
7:00 p.m.

Race Location

Wheeling, WV
Heritage Port

Race Fees

Until August 2nd: $13
After August 2nd: $13

Championchip Timing

This year's race will be timed by the The Runner's High using the championchip system. On race day, runners and walkers will be issued a rental computer chip, which is attached to the shoelace and worn throughout the race. Special mats at the finish line will record a finished time for each chip. Make sure you get the right chip assigned to you. Race chips are disposable and will not need to be returned.

Wheeling is the "Friendly City"

While you visit our wonderful city, you will find that your stay will be a memorable one with such sights to see as the Heritage Port, Oglebay Resort, Wheeling Park, Jamboree USA, and Wheeling Island Racetrack and Gaming Center. Enjoy fine cuisine from Tony & Cleo's, Undos, TJ's Sports Garden, and many other fine locations. Form more information about the "Friendly City" call the Wheeling Convention and Visitor's Bureau at 1-800-828-3097 or check out www.wheelingcvb.com.