Sergeant Jeff Hewitt Memorial 5k – April 5, 2014 – Cliffs at Walnut Cover – Asheville, NC
I don’t believe there’s been a race at the Cliffs at Walnut Cove before so this is new territory for runners. The race is part of the 2014 Asheville Track Club Grand Prix series.
BACKGROUND: Sergeant Jeff Hewitt
On the evening of April 4, 2004, while serving with the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Department, Sergeant Jeff Hewitt made the ultimate sacrifice for his fellow officers and for the citizens of Buncombe County. Sergeant Hewitt was shot and killed as he and fellow officers attempted to service involuntary commitment papers on an individual in the Arden area.
THE RACE
The Sergeant Jeff Hewitt Memorial 5k will be run at the Cliffs at Walnut Cove, a pristine racing venue. All proceeds from this race will go to the Jeff Hewitt Memorial Scholarship fund under the direction of AB Tech. The race is part of the Asheville Track Club’s 2014 Grand Prix Series. This race is part of the Asheville Track Club’s 2014 Grand Prix Series. The race will be chip timed by Right on Time Producations. Awards will be provided in womens’and mens divisions to top two overall, top two masters and top three by age group – 1-9; 10-14; 15-19; 20-24; 25- 29; 30-34; 35- 39; 40-44; 45-49; 50-54; 55-59; 60-64; 65-69; 70-74; 75-79; and 80+.
REGISTRATION
Online registration is available at imAthlete.
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What do you know about the course? And just where exactly is the race ?
I don’t know anything about the course. It’s at the Cliffs at Walnut Cove which is a closed community so you can’t get in there unless you live there.
http://www.cliffscommunities.com/communities/the-cliffs-at-walnut-cove/
Can participants walk the 5k course? I am VERY new to running and not in great shape. I know I can’t run the course but would like to try walk/ jog the 5k course.
Virtually all 5k races are intended for participants of all abilities and this race is too. Jog/walk is just fine. Typically a 5k race in this area includes participants who are serious competitive runners and those who jog/walk for an hour or more.