5K Run & 40K-65K-100K Bicycle Tour is history!
Thanks to the staff of Albemarle Parks & Recreation for the wonderful job they did putting together the Elvis Weekend!
Running - Cycling - Music
The Tour de Elvis Weekend Had It All!
Congrats to the winners!
There was a record field of 217 finishers in the 5K, record number of participants in Cycle Tour with 150.
Andrew Smith won with a time of 17:41-Matther Trivette still holds men's course record of 16:58.
Mandy Wolfe's womens record of 21:25 was broken by Janet Mason with a time of 19:40.
Over 230 Tour de Elvis II photo's are on the Vac & Dash Facebook Album Page!
Top 300 finishers got an Elvis Thank You, Thank You Very Much towels. On the right is this years t-shirt design.
2010 Tour de Elvis 5K Results and Photos
Race Day Info:
5K RUNNERS:
1) Parking will be at the Don Montgomery Park / Optimist Park area, 500 US 52 North in Albemarle. Overflow parking will be at the American Fiber and Finishing employee lot.
2) Registration tent will be open by 5:30 p.m. Arrive early to check in, get race number, and loosen up.
3) Start line is approximately 250 yards north of the registration area. Arrive early enough to check in and allow time to walk to the starting area.
4) Spectators and family members are encouraged to bring yard chairs or other comfortable seating. Limited bleacher space will be available at the finish line area.
5) A concession stand will be open at the Optimist Park ballfield for family members and spectators.
6) Water, fruit, and snacks (including peanut butter and banana sandwiches...Elvis's favorite!!) will be available at the finish line area.
7) An awards ceremony will be held immediately upon completion of the race.
Finish Line Instructions: You will be given a note card with your finishing place on it as you cross the finish line. You must turn the card in at the scorers table at the end of the fnish line to get your time registered.
Wear your race bib on the front of your shirt or shorts. Bandit/Weasel Running Will Not Be Tolerated. If you did not properly register for the race, do not participate. Doing so is disrespectful to the running community.
Rest Rooms: Three porto johns will be available next to the little league field. Also, the public restroom that is next to the basketball courts will be open.
CYCLISTS:
1) Race is scheduled to start and finish at City Lake Park in Albemarle.
2) Registration table will open by 7:00 a.m. Arrive early to check in.
3) Police lead car will escort riders from the parking lot to the Albemarle City Limits.
4) After leaving the Albemarle City Limits, riders are to FOLLOW ALL NC TRAFFIC LAWS, including stop signs and signals, and exhibit safe and courteous practices.
5) Four rest stops are provided along the route. Rest stops will have fruit, water, gatorade, and snacks (including Elvis's favorite foods!!)
6) The route will be marked with signage and by pavement paint. All riders will receive cue sheets at check in.
7) Hot dogs, chips, soft drinks, water, and gatorade will be available to all riders at the completion of the route. All cyclists and runners will receive goody bags with information on area attractions and other rides and races, as well as a $1 off coupon for admission to the Elvis at the Lake tribute concert on Saturday night at City Lake Park in Albemarle.
The first 100 that pre-registered will receive Cool-Max tee shirts. Participants registered for both events will receive ONE tee shirt.
All proceeds from these events will benefit the Roger F. Snyder Greenway Fund for the City of Albemarle.
Anyone wishing to donate to this fund may do so at: Roger F. Snyder Greenway Fund c/o Albemarle Parks and Recreation P.O. Box 190 Albemarle NC 28002 Donations are tax-deductable.
THANK YOU FOR BEING A PART OF THE TOUR DE ELVIS II!!
WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU AGAIN IN FUTURE YEARS!!!
Tour de Elvis 5K finishers will recieve a "Thank You, Thank You Very Much" Tour de Elvis Finisher Towel.
Top Male and Female Runners will get a Custom Tour de Elvis Champ Back Pack Valued at $50.00
Age Group Awards are every 5-years
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Gwen Lanning and Ann Pressley ran into Elvis at the Country Music Marathon.
Tour de Elvis 5K Practice Run Schedule:
Tour de Elvis 5K Route:
Course is marked in gold paint:
Start on Greenway at the American Legion baseball field on Hwy 52. Go north on Greenway. R on Salisbury Ave. R on First Street (Rite Aid). L on Glenn Ave. (YMCA.) R on Second St. (Hartsell Funeral Home.) L on Montgomery (Catholic Church.) R on Third (Webb Field.) L on North. L on Fourth. L on Montgomery. R on Second (Catholic Church.) L on Glenn (Hartsell's Funeral Home.) L on First at (YMCA). R on Main St. (JD Shuckers). Detour to Vac & Dash on left, buy a new pair of shoes, then continue down Main Street. Cross the railroad track, cross the bridge. Between the bridge and Albemarle Tire, take a sharp right onto the Roger Snyder Greenway. When you get to the Little League Fields, the finish line is at the big cement drain across from the metal tower
Saturday Evening, The Essentials, and Elvis Tribute Group, will perform at City Lake Park starting at 7:00 pm.
There will be an Elvis Tribute Artist Contest starting at 6:00 pm.
Thanks to our 2011 sponsors:
Blue Suede Sponsor:
Bank of Stanly
Now or Never Sponsor:
Linda V. Carter, C.P.A. - Albemarle Parks & Recreation -Vac & Dash
Hound Dog Sponsor:
Beard Biks - Uwharrie Running Club - Crook Motor - JT Russell & Sons - Stanly County Convention Center
Subway - Twin Properties
Love Me Tender Sponsor:
Ablemarle Insurance Agency - GS Development Corp. - Eddies Signs - H & K Automotive
Eat-Think-Smile - Don & Nancy Jones - Joe Speight State Farm Agency