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Duvall Days 5K/10K Runs: The Biggest Race Yet!
On June 6, 2009, the City of Duvall hosted its 4th 5K/10K Runs and it was the biggest Duvall Days Race yet with 580 registered runners/walkers and 527 finishers, including 45 smiling youngsters in the kid’s dashes!
We want to say “thank you!” to Duvall and the surrounding running communities for your participation. We also want to say “thanks!” to our amazing volunteers : this event was made possible by a dedicated group of course marshals, water station workers, registration volunteers, post-race food coordinators, sweeps, pacers, photographers and finish chute workers. Without them, there would be no race. We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: they are quite simply the heartbeat of the event.
Hats off to our wonderful sponsors as well! Please visit them here: http://www.duvallwa.gov/duvalldays/funruns_sponsors.html . We sure appreciate their help and support – their generosity makes fundraising for CERT, the Duvall Days Festival and continuing race improvements a reality. Please let them know how much you appreciate their hands-on community involvement.
So a big thanks to all of you and save the date: we’ll see you at the start line on June 5, 2010!
Wishing you the Best of Times,
Paige Denison, Race Director
Dean Vergillo, Course Director
Duvall Days 5K / 10K Runs
June 6, 2009
All Runs will begin at McCormick Park
26200 NE Stephens Street
Saturday, June 6, 2009
7:30-8:30 am - Day-of-race registration and Pre-Registered Packet Pickup
*All info subject to change - visit the website often for updates
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Drew Wartenburg and Eric Garner sprint in an exciting 2007 5K finish!
FUN RUNS INFORMATION
Announcing the 4th annual Duvall Days Fun Runs. Come to the beautiful Snoqualmie Valley, participate in the run or walk of your choice, and then stay for the Duvall Days Parade.
Select from two runs - a flat, easy 5K course along the Snoqualmie Valley Trail or a tough, hilly 10K course through the streets of Duvall. Both runs start and finish at McCormick Park in downtown Duvall, next to the Snoqualmie River. The Duvall Days 5K and 10k distances are USATF certified.
NEW for 2009:
The races will be timed by the End Result, Co. using the flexible dual-frequency IPICO RFID timing system.
Need a Reason to Run? How about CERT?
As a runner, you know you run well when you are prepared. In that way, CERT is a lot like running. CERT is a Carnation-Duvall Citizen Corps Council training program that prepares people in neighborhoods, workplaces, and schools to take a more active role in emergency management planning, and to prepare themselves and others for disasters. Their aid was readily apparent during recent local flooding and windstorm disasters and has proved integral to the health and welfare of our community. Due to funding cutbacks, CERT has lost grant monies previously received from King County Emergency Management; a portion of funds raised through our local races help support this vital program that helps keep our community running during emergencies.
Click for SPONSORSHIP information
Thank you to our sponsors!
5K RUN/WALK - 9:00 A.M. START
Flat, fast 5K course on a wide, straight dirt-and-gravel path (no pavement). Scenic out-and-back course along the Snoqualmie Valley trail. Walkers are welcome, and encouraged to enter the 5K. This run is for everyone - fast or slow. Click here for the 5K course map.
10K RUN - 8:45 A.M. START
Click here for the 10K Course map and elevations. Maps will also be available on race morning.
10K course closes no later than 10:15 and is open to normal traffic. The Kiddie Parade begins promptly at 10:30.
KID'S DASHES
There will be a variety of Kid's Dashes held immediately after the finish of the 5K and 10K runs. These are free and open to all kids 10 and under. We'll have shorter runs for younger kids, with runs up to 100 yards for the oldest kids.
POST-RACE FOOD AND ACTIVITIES
We will provide the usual assortment of post-race drinks and snacks. In addition, the start/finish area in McCormick Park will be filled with food booths that will open soon after the runs. The centerpiece of the day is the Duvall Days Parade, which begins immediately after the runs. Post-race awards will be handed out in the finish area.
WHAT RUNNERS ARE SAYING:
"The 2008 Duvall run was my first run/race in about 18 yrs. Belonged to a very well organized club in N. California and participated in several events including the Avenue of the Giants marathon. It was absolutely fantastic to run/compete at Duvall. Great little town, great organized race. race got me motivated to participate in the other 2 cup races. Even though I am now a "middle of the pack" runner my competitive spirit has been activated and of course my intention is to improve times, which I have done at Fall City and Carnation. Thanks for putting on a great race at Duvall! ~ Neal "
It was an exciting day for me; and I think I am still running on high over it!!! I am still in shock that I first of all- completed the race but that it was soo much fun to be around so many wonderful people.!!!!!! Thank you for efforts. WA HOOOOO. ~ Karen
A HUGE thank you to your team for the best Duvall Days ever. My family, friends and I had a blast. The 5k was wonderfully organized and all of the events were terrific. My family came out from Seattle and we got to show them how a great small town does it right. I know you all put a lot of work in so - THANK YOU! ~ Amy
I ran the 5K, and it was a well run race. You guys did a good job~ Mike
I really enjoyed the race - well-organized, beautiful day, hilly, challenging course - see you next year! ~ Kathryn
It was a very good event. Very challenging! I will race it again next year and recommend it to others. I LOVE your theme: run hard or was it fast? run hills run duvall. I gave my shirt to one of the competitor's son, but next year I will keep mine. ~ Sandy
Holy cow... that hill was a killer! my legs are still vibrating! ~ Clare
I really enjoyed the race yesterday and the race course, in fact the toughness of the course was the main reason why I signed up for. You guys have to keep that course layout as this race is unique and challenging, I love the climbing and the rolling hills once on the top. So far, my favorite 10k race course by far and I will not doubt in run it again.... Running hills is the best way to keep your fitness up and improve your running economy. Organization and support along the course was great! Duvall is nice place and their people are great. ~ Roberto
I'd looked forward to this race ever since I saw the runners go past my house last year. This was my first race in 10 years and I really enjoyed it. Thanks again. ~ Lance
I will be back next year. Very well organized, and a great community event. Thanks for your extra efforts to make it a fun event! ~ Dave
Thank you! My son loved the run - I think he's hooked! ~ Julie
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RACE RESULTS
Click on the logo for the 2009 Race Rusults!
Click on the PhotoBakery Logo for race photos:
REGISTRATION
Registration is $20 before May 22, 2009 and $25 from May 23 through June 4th. Day of Race registration is $30. All registrants prior to May 22, 2009 are guaranteed a T-shirt. Make checks payable to "City of Duvall".
- In Store Registration available at several locations, including Duvall Thrive Community Fitness and Redmond FootZone starting in April 2009.
- Print your own ENTRY FORM and mail it to: Duvall Days Fun Runs, PO Box 1300, Duvall, WA 98019.
Entry must be postmarked by 5/22/09 to guarantee a t-shirt.
RACE DAY PHOTOS
The Duvall Days 5K/10K welcomes Jim Bennett and PhotoBakery as our race day photographer this year! You'll see several nice folks with big smiles and race staff shirts capturing images at the starting line, during the run and at the finish, as well as around town during the run.
A few days after the run, visit here to see photos:
- Search by your bib number to see what shots we've captured of your big event
- Browse through all the pictures to look for friends and neighbors
- Purchase very reasonably priced prints from the site and have them mailed directly to you
Frederick Motteler, 10K winner and course record holder, takes the hill!
T-SHIRTS
All registrants prior to May 22, 2009 are guaranteed a T-shirt.
PRIZE INFORMATION
Overall Male and Female winners will receive a $50 gift certificate to Footzone, Your Eastside Running and Walking Store! Ribbons are sponsored by Carnation Storage (thank you!) and will be awarded three deep in each age category, both male and female. Additionally, there will be bib number raffle drawings - so be sure and stick around the finish area!
RACE CONTACTS
Paige Denison - email
Dean Vergillo- email
DRIVING AND PARKING
Both courses start and finish in McCormick Park in downtown Duvall, near the Snoqualmie River. The easiest way to enter Duvall on race morning and get to the start will be to drive into Duvall from the Woodinville-Duvall Road. Watch for signs. Parking will be limited downtown due to some streets being closed for the Duvall Days Parade, which starts immediately after the runs. Arrive early for best parking on downtown side streets.
Carpooling is encouraged. Go green! Visit our listing at www.rideshareonline.com.
PAST RESULTS
2006 Fun Runs Results (Click Here)
2007 5K and 10K Results (Click on race for results)
2008 5K and 10K Results
THE SNOQUALMIE VALLEY CUP
The Duvall Days Runs are part of a three-race series designed to showcase the natural beauty of the Snoqualmie Valley and attract more top runners to the great summer races here. Other races in the series are the Fall City Days Fun Run (5K and 10K) and Carnation Run for the Pies (5K).
For details, see the The Snoqualmie Valley Cup web page.
WHAT RUNNERS ARE SAYING Continued...
"… thank you for organizing the race and the Snoqualmie Valley Cup. The races were well organized and the courses clearly marked. Good job! I plan to be back with my family next year …" ~ Frederick
Thank you for the wonderful event that was put on Saturday. It was my first run in 10 years and I deeply enjoyed it. Thank you so much ~ Chris
Two things surprised me today... 1) How supportive not only my personal friends were, but ALL the runners on the trail. People were cheering one another on, supporting each other, coaching, it was awesome. 2) How much FUN it was! Normally, I do NOT find exercise fun at all. But today, maybe because of the spirit out there, or because of the comradery, it was awesome. Thanks for a GREAT memory and a great day! ~ Stacy
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