The Wyoming County Convention & Visitors Bureau and the Coal Heritage Highway Authority announce the schedule for the 5th annual “Coal Heritage 5k Run/Walk Series” in Wyoming County.

Oceana Heritage Festival 5K Race July 7, 2012 Saturday-9:00 a.m.

Pineville 5K Road Race August 26, 2012 Sunday-4:00 p.m.

Twin Falls Lumberjack Jamboree 5K Race October 14, 2012 Sunday-4:00 pm

The next race is the Oceana Heritage 5k Run/Walk to be held on Saturday, July 7, 2012 at 9:00 a.m. at the City Park in Oceana.

Entry fee is $12.00, if paid before July 1 and, $17 after July 1.

Entry fee includes a t-shirt, age-based trophies; prize monies for the first 4 finishers in both the male and female divisions; and, both pre-race and post-race refreshments and drinks.

Prize monies for winners in both the male and female divisions are: First place, $250; second place $150; third place $100; fourth Place $ 70.

Trophies are available for youth and high school runners for both boys and girls. A fun-run for very young kids is held at the end of the main races.

This is a popular race series with runners coming from Virginia, North Carolina, Ohio and West Virginia. Also includes many runners, of all age groups and skill levels, from Wyoming County and other regional counties.

The running course will be all paved streets and roads thru the city of Oceana. Please direct questions or calls to the individuals listed below. Contact via email is preferred.

Information is also available at IPlayOutdoors.com and WyomingCountyWVTourism.tv.

L. Dale Stewart David Lord Race Director Volunteer (304) 682-5090 (304) 294-2010 (304) 732-8030 LDStew1246@aol.com david.lord@southernwv.edu