Event Information
The New Albany Walking Classic is an event of the New Albany Classic Signature Series. The New Albany Classic Signature Series is a program of community events made possible by a gift to the New Albany Community Foundation from the Wexner Family, New Albany Company and New Albany Realty.
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 10th, 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, September 11th, 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 PM Saturday, September 11th.
- 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 five women and men finishers when they cross the finish line. To be eligible for a top five 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, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 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 a wind/rain jacket with a value of at lease twice the entry fee alone. While every size request should hopefully be fulfilled, the possibility remains that certain sizes may not be in stock. Jackets will be unisex sizing. In such cases, the closest size remaining will be given. There will be no exchange of sizes. In addition, many goodies will be given to all competitors at The Ohio State University Medical Center Health Expo at packet pickup.
Accommodations
Hotel reservations can be made through the Hampton Inn & Suites at 4150 Stelzer Rd., Columbus, OH, 43230. The direct phone number is 614-473-9911 or 1-800-HAMPTON. Mention that you are registering with the New Albany Walking Classic and you will receive a special discount. A limited number of rooms are being held but your reservations must be made by August 11, 2010.
Course Map
To view the course route, 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.
2008
Please click here for 2008 10k Results.
Please click here for 2008 Half Marathon Results.