Sunday, September 9, 2012 -- Helvetia, WV
Helvetia 10k Mountain Run
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Coverage: [1998] [1999] [2000] [2001] [2002] [2003] [2004] [2005] [2006] [2007] [2008] [2009] [2010] [2011]
Run History: . . . In 1998 Jody and Dan Lehmann, with the help of friends and neighbors, organized this event in their small mountain community of Helvetia. It was their first attempt at race directing. The run and walk has never outgrown the village but continues to bring about 70 runners to enjoy the simple beauty of this spot in southern Randolph County. All proceeds go to benefit the Helvetia Community Fair Association.
Helvetia is an unincorporated community in Randolph County, West Virginia. The small town is located approximately 1-hour from Buckhannon or Elkins. The town is 15 minutes from Holly River State Park.
From Buckhannon, WV - go 12 miles on Rt. 20 South to WV Wildlife Center, turn left onto Alexander/Helvetia Road. Follow signs, 20 miles to Helvetia.
From Elkins, WV - go 16 miles on Rt. 219 South to Mill Creek and turn right onto Mill Street. Follow signs, 20 miles to Helvetia.
From Charleston and South, WV - Take I-79N to Flatwoods exit 67. Take Rt. 19 North 20 miles to Ireland then Rt. 4 East (toward Rock Cave). 6 miles to WV Wildlife Center, turn right on the Alexander/Helvetia Road. Follow signs as above.
Camping
Free camping is available at the Lehmann Farm situated right on the 10k course. Come for the weekend if you like. Call Dan & Jodi Lehmann or e-mail for information or directions. They will do a short hash or fun run on Saturday Sept. 10 at 5pm followed by a evening around the campfire with brauts, dogs, kraut and even marshmallows. Feel free to bring something. Contact Dan & Jodi Lehmann at (304)924-5835 or e-mail for information or directions.
Special Thanks
Thank you Hutte Restaurant & Beekeeper Inn (304-924-6435) for their continued support all these years.
The 97th Annual Helvetia Fair
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The Exhibits in the Community Hall reward fresh and canned produce, handicrafts, art, flower arrangements, fabrics, 4H projects, baked goods, and much more. Regional crafters display and sell arts & crafts at the Star Band Hall, the Library sponsors a book sale, fine art and pottery are available at the Wunderbar Gallery, and traditional Swiss meals are found in the Hutte Restaurant.
Don't forget about the Saturday Night Square Dance in the Community Hall. Helvetians are more than happy to help you learn square dancing, polkas, and waltzes.
10K Run Records
1998 Larry Taylor 36:23 Rebecca Schoonover 47:15 1999 Todd Price 42:13 Liz Nashold 45:21 2000 Sid Gillispie 40:10 Rebecca Schoonover 48:17 2001 Larry Taylor 36:03 Rebecca Schoonover 47:38 2002 Larry Taylor 36:45 Rebecca Schoonover 47:44 2003 Larry Taylor 36:17 Heather Bury 42:54 2004 Larry Taylor 35:51 Heather Bury 46:34 2005 Larry Taylor 38:07 Rebecca Schoonover 48:54 2006 Joel Wolpert 36:59 Heather Parks 40:49 2007 Joel Wolpert 36:24 Rebecca Schoonover 49:55 2008 Joel Wolpert 38:52 Heather Parks 46:02 2009 Ron Hamric 44:17 Heather Parks 43:24 2010 Nick End 36:14 Katie Wolpert 46:58 2011 Andrew Shaffer 38:56 Heather Parks 48:54
Start Date: | 2012-09-09 Start Time: 9:00am |
Event Name: | Helvetia 10k Mountain Run |
Location(s): |
Helvetia, WV 26224 |
Event Type(s): |
Run Road Off Road |
Event Distance(s): | 10K |
Contact(s): |
Dan Lehmann Phone: 304-924-5835 Email: irunwv@gmail.com |
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Offsite URL: | www.wvmtr.org |