Event Information

A half marathon distance (13.1 miles) has been added to the 2011 New Albany Walking Classic. This popular distance will serve to meet the needs of the many participants who have asked for an option to the 10k distance. Due to the length of time we can keep the course open, all participants in the half marathon will be required to maintain a pace no slower than 18 minutes per mile. At the 6-mile split for the 10k and half marathon, walkers who are slower than the 18 minute per mile pace will be guided to finish with the 10k walkers and not be permitted to continue the half marathon distance. An 18 minute per mile pacer will be walking along the course carrying signage so that walkers will know they cannot fall behind. After the 6-mile point, a sag bus will be following the 18-minute per mile pacer and slower walkers will be asked to board the bus and taken be taken back to the start/finish.


Expo Packet Pickup

Packet Pickup will take place at the Jeanne B. McCoy Community Center for the Arts. Click here for driving directions. The packet pickup schedule that includes information about your race number, merchandise and other perks is as follows:

Friday, September 9th, 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Saturday, September 10th, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

  • There will be no race day packet pickup. Event merchandise will no longer be available after 5:00 p.m. Saturday, September 10th.
  • Photo ID will be required to be presented when picking up your race packet.
  • Registered walkers will be permitted to pick up race packets for up to two additional registrants provided they have that registrant’s photo ID (a photocopy of a driver’s license will be permitted) along with a signed letter from the registrant granting permission to pick up her/his packet.
  • You must be at least 12 years of age to participate in the Walking Classic. A children’s one-mile fun walk will be held for those between the ages of 6-12.

Awards & Age Groups

Overall awards will be given to the top 3 women and men finishers when they cross the finish line. To be eligible for a top three award, judged racewalking rules will be applied. The two rules used in a judged racewalk are The Straight Knee Rule (the advancing leg must be straightened from the moment of first contact with the ground until in the vertical position) and The Contact Rule (the walker makes contact with the ground so that no visible loss of contact occurs).

The top three women and men in each of the following age groups will receive awards after the results are validated. This can take up to one month. The age groups are: 19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80 and above. Judged racewalking rules will not be followed for age group awards. However, as a walking only event, anyone who runs, whether for a few steps or one minute will be disqualified.


Competitor Perks

All competitors will receive an event windbreaker and more. While every size request should hopefully be fulfilled, the possibility remains that certain sizes may not be in stock. Windbreakers will have unisex sizing.


Accommodations

A number of hotels at Easton Town Center, just a few miles from the Walk, offer a range of options for out of town participants.


Course Map

To view the 10k course, click here.

To view the half marathon course, click here.


Parking Information

Click here to view a map of the parking areas.






Past Race Results

We are pleased to offer our returning and new walkers results from our previous events. Compare your times. Set new goals. And most important, have fun.

2010
10k Overall Results
10k Category Results

2009
10k Overall Results
10k Category Results

2008
10k Overall Results
10k Category Results
Half Marathon Overall Results
Half Marathon Category Results

2007
10k Overall Results
10k Category Results

2006
10k Overall Results
10k Category Results

2005
10k Overall Results
10k Category Results


Questions?

Contact Kristin at kristinjferguson@gmail.com.