{"id":798,"date":"2016-04-29T22:18:48","date_gmt":"2016-04-29T22:18:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/toddnc.org\/?p=798"},"modified":"2017-05-30T00:37:51","modified_gmt":"2017-05-30T00:37:51","slug":"new-river-marathon-run-with-the-river","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/toddnc.org\/new-river-marathon-run-with-the-river\/","title":{"rendered":"New River Marathon | Run with the River"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"13063483_10207843250818069_6530050384752941456_o\"Running with the River in Beautiful Todd<\/span><\/h5>\n

Have you ever run with a river?<\/strong> <\/em>\u00a0Well, your chance is coming up to run the New River Marathon in Todd on Saturday, May 7<\/span>th<\/span>. \u00a0\u00a0There is no place more beautiful to run or enjoy watching a race. \u00a0With spring in full bloom, the river is clear, the valley is full of dogwood and red bud in bloom, and the mountains are greening all around the race route. \u00a0Runners will also get to run right through historic Todd as part of the route.<\/span><\/p>\n

This race is an annual event organized by Ken Sevensky, an Ashe County resident who runs Gum Ridge Mill & Flying Pig Furniture and organizes races around the southeast. \u00a0This race offers running opportunities for everyone. \u00a0There is the marathon, a half marathon, a 5K and two 1 mile races for kids ages 5-10 and 11+. \u00a0The New River race brings hundreds of runners and their supporters to experience the New River and the scenic community of Todd. \u00a0The marathon is also a qualifier for the Boston Marathon. \u00a0It\u2019s not too late to register for a race, get a look at the course, or sign up for the pre-race dinner on May 6<\/span>th<\/span> at <\/span>http:\/\/www.newrivermarathon.com<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Todd<\/p>\n

The Todd Community Preservation Organization is happy to be supporting the race again this year. They will be hosting the pre-race dinner on Friday, May 6<\/span>th<\/span> under the big tent at the race start\/finish venue at the Riverside restaurant where Brownwood Road and Railroad Grade Road intersect. \u00a0Dinner will be served from 5:00-9:00 pm. \u00a0The menu is \u201call you can eat\u201d pasta, salad, bread, soft drinks and dessert. \u00a0Reservations are suggested for the meal and must be made by Thursday, May 5<\/span>th<\/span> at 11:59 pm. The meal costs $11 if you have a reservation and $15 at the door.\u00a0Registration for any of the 4 races will also be available at the pre-race dinner. \u00a0It is a great chance to eat good food and socialize with fellow runners, locals and all those who are visiting for the event.<\/span><\/p>\n

In addition to organizing the pre-race meal, TCPO volunteers will have coffee and donuts starting around 6:30 am on Saturday. \u00a0Then, from 10-2 (or later if people are still around) the grill will be going with hamburgers, cheeseburgers, hot dogs and veggie burgers along with drinks, chips for sale. \u00a0In addition, this year they will have gel packs for sale for the runners. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Todd volunteers will be manning water stations along the race route on Saturday morning. \u00a0These community folks are wonderful at giving out water, good directions and lots of positive encouragement. \u00a0Even if you are not in one of the races, come join us along the route to cheer the hardy folks who are running. \u00a0They love \u201cGood job!\u201d accompanied by smiles and a loud, ringing cow bell now and then.<\/span><\/p>\n

Those who have run this race before, including my husband, say it is one of the most beautiful and challenging courses on the East Coast. \u00a0One runner agreed saying, \u201cOut of the more than 20 marathons I\u2019ve done, only Big Sur rivals the beauty of the New River course.\u201d<\/span> \u00a0\u00a0<\/i><\/b>The TCPO members and residents of Ashe County are proud to have such a well-regarded sports event here, and we invite you to join us to celebrate it on May 6<\/span>th<\/span> and 7<\/span>th<\/span>. \u00a0Whether you are running with the river, or just enjoying watching runners and the spring all around our valley, we welcome you!<\/span><\/p>\n

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\"bensonBlog Post By: Barbara Benson<\/p>\n

Barbara is a long-time resident of Todd.\u00a0 She is a semi-retired teacher and consultant who still works with schools to improve classroom practices.\u00a0 She loves living in Todd with her husband Steve, the runner.\u00a0 She enjoys gardening, writing and dancing as well as reading and watching the seasons change along the New River.\u00a0 She is a published writer who had her own blog for three years and is thrilled to be able to contribute to the TCPO blog. posts.<\/p>\n

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