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Huntington to host first 5K race in more than 10 years
Jason and Marian Pyles plan on competing in the West Virginia 5K Championship Run/Walk on Saturday, June 6.
Purchase this photoHUNTINGTON -- Jason and Marian Pyles travel to roughly 10 to 15 races a year out of state to compete in some of the biggest and fastest races around. This June, they will get the chance to run in their hometown.
The West Virginia 5K Championship Run/Walk is the first 5K race to take place in the state for more than 10 years. The event on Saturday, June 6, is being presented by The Herald-Dispatch and other sponsors.
The Pyles are sponsored runners competing for Team Strands and PUMA. Having traveled all over for races, the pair looks forward to having fun and being in fit in Huntington.
Registration forms can be obtained by visiting www.tristateracer.com/wv5k. Forms are also available at the United Way office, 820 Madison Ave. or by calling 304-523-8929. The pre-registration fee is $15 until May 31. Race Day registration will be $25.
The race packet pickup will be at the Pullman Plaza Hotel, 1001 3rd Ave., on Friday, June 5, between 4 and 8 p.m.
Proceeds from this event will benefit United Way of the River Cities Inc.
