2023 Race into the New Year Prediction 5K 5K Run/Walk
Sunday, 1 January 2023· 14:00· Saint Albans, WV, 25177, US
About this race
This is Race #2 of the Kanawha Valley 5K Winter Series.
The event will take place at Saint Albans High School on January 1, 2023 (Race Starts at 2PM).
Race into the New Year 5K - Pricing
Sept 1 - Dec 25 = $25
(Shirt Order Deadline is December 11 - due to the holidays we have to place the order earlier than normal)
Dec 26 - Dec 30 = $30 (extended through December 31st at midnight)
Race Day Registration = $50
What to expect
Written from race dataThe 2023 Race into the New Year Prediction 5K is a fun and unique event held annually on January 1st in Saint Albans, WV. Unlike a traditional race where the fastest finisher wins, this event is a "prediction" race. Participants guess their finishing time before the start, and the runner or walker closest to their predicted time wins. This approach fosters a relaxed atmosphere and emphasizes personal pacing over outright speed, making it accessible and enjoyable for all levels of fitness. Runners and walkers can anticipate a mostly flat and fast course, ideal for achieving personal bests or simply enjoying a scenic start to the new year. The exact terrain will likely involve paved roads within Saint Albans, with the typical January weather in West Virginia potentially bringing cool temperatures, making layered clothing a wise choice. The emphasis is on participation and the shared experience of kicking off the new year with a healthy activity, rather than competitive rivalry.
The course
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Weather on the day
Sun, 1 Jan 2023Partially cloudy
10.4°C
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