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Saturday 27 October 2007 • 9 AM • Browntown, VA

 
2007 results & report are up; 2008 race info coming by August!
 
 
Thank you to everyone who participated in the 9th annual Greasy-Gooney 10K! The overall results, age group results, and race report are now up, and the all-time event records have been updated as well.

Feedback about the race is always welcome-- just send a message to co-race director Karsten Brown.

The Greasy-Gooney 10K will be celebrating its tenth anniversary on Saturday 25 October 2008, so pencil it in on your calendar, won't ya? Complete race info will be available here on the Web site by August. See ya then!
 

Easily the most scenic road race in the Shenandoah Valley, the Greasy-Gooney 10K is slated to take place on Saturday 27 October 2007 in the tiny Warren County village of Browntown. You'll be treated to beautiful views of the rural countryside and the nearby Blue Ridge, all at the height of the valley's fall foliage season. Sure, the course is somewhat challenging, but it's worth the effort. This race may be small, but it's one you're not likely to forget! Runners & joggers of all speeds are welcome to participate!

 
REGISTRATION
Race day registration and check-in will take place from 7:45 to 8:45 AM in Browntown. See the registration page for printable entry forms and a view of this year's t-shirt design!

WHO'S RUNNING THIS YEAR?
As of 26 October, we have 73 registrants. If you've signed up already, check our list of registered runners to confirm your entry!

LAST MINUTE NOTES & INFO
If you're planning on participating, visit our Final Instructions & Race Day Notes page to get a sense of what to expect on race day!

VOLUNTEERS WANTED!
We're in need of volunteers on race day to help us with water stops, parking, and the finish line. If you'd be interested in pitching in, contact Karsten Brown by e-mail or at (540) 635-1773, or Terry Leckie at (540) 635-1025. All volunteers will receive a free Greasy-Gooney 10K t-shirt!

RACE SPONSORS
Shenandoah Valley Runners
Shenandoah Valley Runners
  Warren Heritage Society
Warren Heritage Society

SPECIAL THANKS
O.J. Rudacille's General Merchandise
Thanks to Tom Lacombe, owner of O.J. Rudacille's Store in Browntown, for his assistance! After the race, feel free to stop by the store and buy a soda or some chips!
Browntown Community Center Association
Browntown Community Center Association
  Browntown Baptist Church
Browntown Baptist Church
 
Location
Parking, registration, and the finish line are all in Browntown, Virginia, near the intersection of Route 649 (Browntown Road) and Route 613 (Bentonville-Browntown Road). Browntown is about eight miles south of Front Royal. See the directions page for more details!

Schedule of Events (Sat. 27 October)
7:45 AM - Race day registration & check-in begins
8:45 AM - Registration ends
9:00 AM - 10K start
10:20 AM - Approximate start of awards ceremony

IMPORTANT NOTE: While parking, registration, and the finish line are all right near each other in Browntown, the starting line is 0.8 miles west of Browntown on Route 613 (Bentonville-Browntown Road). We don't have any sort of shuttle service, so you'll have to walk or jog there. Thus, please arrive in Browntown early enough to register or check in before 8:45 AM, so that you'll have plenty of time to get to the start before 9:00!

Course
A gorgeous but occasionally tough ten kilometer (6.2 mile) "U"-shaped route starting on Route 613 and following the Gooney Manor Loop up the Greasy Run valley and back down the Gooney Run valley to Browntown. The first half is basically uphill, with 480 feet of elevation gain, while the second half is almost entirely downhill. The course is USATF certified (#VA99025RT). See the course info page for a more detailed description, elevation profile, and maps. And if you want to view some of the scenery beforehand, browse our selection of course photos!

Awards
We'll have trophies for the top three males and females overall, plus smaller trophies for the top three ladies and gentlemen in the following age groups: 19 & under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-69, and 70 & over. There will also be our traditional prizes for "Most Awkward Race Outfit" and "Most Dressed Like Lord Fairfax". (Note: We hedged our bets with a couple of the age groups and ordered fewer trophies than needed, in order to save a few bucks. But don't worry-- if you finish in the top three in your age group but we don't have a trophy for you on race day, we will mail you one afterwards!)

Entry Fees
$12 postmarked by Wednesday 10 October
$15 thereafter (including race day)
$1 discount for SVR members
$4 discount if you don't want a race t-shirt

See the registration page for more info about signing up for the race!

Beneficiary
If there are any proceeds from the race, they will go to the Warren Heritage Society, a local historical organization. (Greasy-Gooney 10K founder Patrick Farris is the Heritage Society's Executive Director.)

For more information
If you have any questions, or if you'd like to serve as a volunteer on race day, just contact one of the 10K's race directors! Karsten Brown can be reached by e-mail or at (540) 635-1773, while Terry Leckie can be reached at (540) 635-1025. For answers to some frequently asked questions, check our Frequently Asked Questions page.


The Greasy-Gooney 10K Web pages are maintained by Karsten Brown.