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The race so nice you can do it twice!
The Downtown Doubler is a 30k/15k/8k/4k that fits great into your fall training schedule whether you're running a half, full or a tri and to have two times more fun we’ve added an 8k/4k as well as virtual options for all four individual events!
Run the Middletown 5k on Saturday, September 17th and one of the distances in the Downtown Doubler (30k, 15k, 8k, 4k) on Sunday, September 18th and you'll have earned a limited edition, Back to Back Challenge Finisher medal.
Until Sunday, July 31st, SAVE $10 ($5 off each race) by registering for this bundle plus you guarantee your shirt size and other goodie for race day.
To register, click here.
The races will start at 7:30 a.m.and finish at the New Albany Amphitheater and running along the scenic Ohio River Greenway. Click here for a course map. Each loop is 15K (4k for the 8k), run the course twice to complete 30k. Enjoy views of downtown Louisville (twice if you dare!) as you run along the river.
Entry fee includes:
Long sleeve technical 1/4 zip shirts for the 30k
Long sleeve, gender specific technical shirts for the 15k
Commemorative finisher lunch bags for 30k and 15k finishers
Short sleeve technical shirts for the 4k and 8k
All four distances have a virtual option.
Free packet mailing for any virtual distance.
Option to have your packet mailed for $10.00 (must be registered by August 31st for this option)
Finisher medals with your name, place and time engraved on back!
Custom name on bib (must be registered by August 30th)
Discounted price on a Louisville skyline Ponya Band.
Awards to the top three overall male and female, master and grandmaster male and female in the 30k, 15k, 8k & 4k (in-person events only)
Awards to the top three overall male and (in-person events only)
Age group awards to top three male and female in each age category (in-person events only)
FREE FINISHER PHOTOS!
CHALLENGE YOURSELF!
Craig Ottinger was a relatively new runner (last year’s Downtown Doubler 30k was his first attempt at a distance longer than a half marathon) when I asked him if he would like to give the virtual Downtown Doubler a try since he doesn’t live in the KYANA area.
He asked if he could do all four distances so I thought, why not. He not only did all four in a two week period but he CRUSHED them. His story was so great we featured him as a Runner Spotlight last September. What an accomplishment!
The Craig’s Challenge is all four distances in the Downtown Doubler. Enter and run all four distances (30k, 15k, 8k, 4k), three of them virtually and one at the in-person Downtown Doubler (starting September 2nd) by September 19, 2021. You choose which you want to do in-person and you’ll receive a special, commemorative finisher trophy, plus a shirt for each distance. If you can’t make it to any of the distances in person, we can make arrangements for all four distances to be completed virtually. Reporting for virtual distances starts September 2nd. Quarter zip, long sleeve tech for the 30k, long sleeve tech for the 15k and short sleeve tech for the 8k/4k.
$15 of every registration for the Craig’s Challenge will go directly to the Trevor Project, chosen specifically by Craig. The Trevor Project is an American nonprofit organization founded in 1998. It focuses on suicide prevention efforts among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning youth. For more information and details on the Trevor Project, click here. Raise $250 or more for The Trevor Project and your race entry is FREE!
The Trevor Project is an American nonprofit organization founded in 1998. It focuses on suicide prevention efforts among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning youth. For more information and details on the Trevor Project, click here.
We have also picked up a fundraising partner for the Downtown Doubler. You can help raise funds to keep the Ohio River Greenway (where the race takes place) the beautiful treasure it is. You can add a donation to your registration or you can elect to fundraise and if you raise $250 or more, we will refund your registration fee!
The Greenway in New Albany includes 70 acres of wetland and bottomland forest for hiking, wildlife viewing and exploration, in addition to multi-use paths and a roadway (Water Street) with an extensive riverfront view. Future plans call for the path at the river’s edge continuing to West 10th Street, marking the Greenway’s western boundary.
As caretakers of the New Albany/Floyd County section of the Ohio River Greenway the City of New Albany Parks and Recreation has a mission to strive to enrich the quality of life and well-being of our citizens, visitors, and future generations by creating opportunities for each to learn, grow, and play through use of our various parks and recreation programs.
Awards to the top three 30k overall male and female, master and grandmaster male and female.
Age group awards in the 30k to top three male and female in the following age categories; 12-15*, 16-19, 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 over.
* minimum age of 12 years old
Awards to the top three 15k overall male and female, master and grandmaster male and female, in person events only.
Age group awards in the 15k to top the three male and female in the following age divisions; 10-15*, 16-19, 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 over, in person events only.
* minimum age of 10 years old
Awards to the top three 8k and 4k overall male and female, master and grandmaster male and female, in person events only.
Age group awards in the 15k to top the three male and female in the following age divisions; 9 and under, 10-14, 15-19, 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 over, in person events only.
Walkers are welcome but please note the finish line closes at 11:30 a.m.
If you register for one of the Virtual Runs, you will have between September 17th-September 19th to complete your run. When you’re ready to complete your run, simply choose an awesome route, or you can run the actual course on the Ohio River Greenway (there are mile markers on the path and you can download the course map from the event page on the River City Races website) and a day with perfect weather to run it, record your time, then upload it to your EnMotive account by September 19th to download your finisher’s certificate! Please note, there will be a leaderboard specifically for the virtual runners with the overall times but virtual runners are not eligible for awards.
If you are doing a virtual run, as long as you register by August 31st, your packet will be mailed to you by the race date. After August 31st your packet will be mailed but may not get to you by race date.
Pre-Race Packet Pickup and In Person Late Registration - Friday, September 16th at Fleet Feet, 117 Breckinridge Ln. (St. Matthews Station) from 11:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. and Saturday, September 17th at Fleet Feet, 117 Breckinridge Ln. (St. Matthews Station) from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.
Race Day - Address: New Albany Amphitheater, 100 E. Water Street, 47150.
Packet pickup and late registration will start at 6:30 a.m. and close at 7:15 a.m. SHARP.
Click here for parking options and directions.
Family and friends wanting to come out and cheer you on? We've put together a map for some great locations to cheer them on. Click here for the cheer station map.
The course will close at 11:30 a.m.