
From the Organizer
Join us on Saturday, May 30 at 6:00 pm for the Clifton Caboose 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run
The start/finish line is just a few feet from the Triangle (the intersection of Clifton, Newman and Main Streets); near the Barn located at 7139 Main Street, Clifton, VA 20124
Both the 1-Mile Fun Run and the 5k begin in the turn-of-the-century town of Clifton, VA. The scenic course winds down a gently rolling country road, across a creek, and past a horse or two, then back to the start line. There will be water along the course and near the turnaround point.
The 1-Mile Fun Run starts at 6:00 pm. Once it is finished, we'll line up the 5K runners and walkers. We strongly suggest all 5K participants be ready and at the start line at 6:00 pm.
Parking is available at Clifton ES, the floodplain off Newman Road, and throughout town. Please do not park at Trummer's restaurant..
After the run, stay for the Post Race Party at the Red Barn! Bring a picnic dinner and enjoy live music, an awards ceremony, snacks, and suds. Registered adult runners (21 & older) will receive 2 beer tickets. Additional tickets can be purchased on site for $5 each.
Registration Fees:
5K: $30 per person
When registering a family of three or more, each family member will receive a $5 discount
1-Mile Fun Run: $20
Online registration will remain OPEN through Race Day, at 5:30 pm. Runners may use their phones to register and pay online right up until we are ready to run.
Registrants will receive a commemorative Clifton Caboose T-shirt while supplies last. Please be sure to register by May 15 to be guaranteed a shirt.
Packet pick up will be on Friday, May 29, from 5:00-7:00 pm and Saturday, May 30 (race day) from 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm at the Barn, 7139 Main St., Clifton, VA 20124. Bibs will be assigned to runners when they pick up their packets. Runners may pick up packets for others registered for the race.
Awards for the 5K will be given to the top 3 overall male and female finishers and the top 2 male and female finishers in the following age groups; 1-6, 7-9, 10-12, 13-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 and 70 & Over.
We will also give awards to the top male and female CBA Member finishers in the 1-30 and 31 & Over age groups.
There will be ribbons for all finishers in the 1-Mile Fun Run and medals for the top male and female finishers in the following age groups; 1-6, 7-9, 10-12, 13-15.
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