Event Description
Welcome to the 3rd Annual Clarksburg Pepperoni Roll 5K Race, benefitting The Clarksburg Children's House, a Montessori School!
Did you know that Clarksburg, WV has the most pepperoni roll bakeries in the entire state? The Clarksburg Children's House (TCCH) wanted to showcase this unique feature of our city and support our local bakeries, while raising money for our beautiful school located in the historic Glen Elk neighborhood of Clarksburg. All the proceeds from this event will support our fundraising efforts at The Clarksburg Children’s House. For more information about the school, enrollment questions, or to set up a tour, please visit our website: www.clarksburgmontessori.com
RACE DETAILS:
We are excited to work with AP Timing company again this year! Runners that register before Sept. 8th will receive a free COLORED race T-shirt with the famous running pepperoni rolls, designed by WV artist Liz Pavlovic. PLUS new this year, all registered runners will receive a FREE commemorative race medal, handmade by Bemus Point Pottery. We will have vendors and food trucks available before, during, and after the race. We encourage you, your friends, and family to spend your morning with us!
This is a family-friendly race and kids 10 & under are welcome to run or walk with parents or guardians for FREE. But please note, only REGISTERED children will receive a t-shirt, medal, and chip timing.
We encourage you to 'like' the 5K event page on Facebook to keep up with all the latest race updates. Click here!
RACE ROUTE:
This 5K race will take you through historic downtown Clarksburg. The starting line will be outside the newly restored Robinson Grand Theater on Pike Street, going down 6th Street to reach Main Street, turning left onto 2nd Street, and another left onto Pike Street, passing Jackson Square. Racers will then take a right onto 4th Street, continuing straight into Glen Elk, and taking a left onto Baltimore Ave. After two blocks, make a left onto N. 6th Street, running across the bridge, then taking a left onto Main Street and running back to the starting line at The Robinson Grand. The 2nd loop is a repeat of the 1st loop. After reaching the starting line for the 3rd time, continue along the same path, running past 4th Street this time to advance straight to the finish line at The Robinson Grand Theater.
HOTELS:
If you are coming from out of town The Hilton Garden Inn and Days Inn are the closest hotels to the 5k race.
SPONSORSHIPS:
Limited sponsorship packages are still available. If you or your business is interested in becoming a sponsor of our race or would just like to donate to our school's fundraising efforts, please contact us directly at newtcchfriend@gmail.com. We are a 501c3 non-profit and can provide receipts for tax purposes. Thank you for considering!
