Course

Join us for the inaugural Nitro Doughboy 5K presented by Tudor's Biscuit World during Nitro's Boomtown Days Festival. This run will celebrate the 100th Celebration of the City of Nitro and the City's unique beginning and heritage tied to World War I. Participants will begin the run at the Nitro Living Memorial Park on 21st Street in downtown Nitro to Ridenour Lake and loop back. The 5k will end at the Living Memorial Park. The course is mostly paved with some gravel trail sections.

Registration/Check-In begins at 7 a.m. and the race begins at 8 a.m. 

Participants are encouraged to dress in patriotic attire and an award will be given to the top male and female runners (adult and youth) with the most patriotic outfit. Those wanting to be entered in the Most Patriotic Runner Award most come to the Living Memorial Park stage at 7:30 am for judging prior to the start of the race. 

Entry Fees

Pre-Registration Fee Before September 8th - $20

Race Day Registration Fee - $30

Pay Online or make checks payable to The City of Nitro 

Pre-Register By Friday, August 25 to ensure your T-shirt size

Registration begins at 7 am, the race will begin at 8:00 am. 

Mail-In Registrations can be mailed to: Rachel Coffman c/o Doughboy 5K - 118 Capitol St. - Charleston, WV 25301 

Age Groups

0-12 years male            0-12 years female

13-19 years male          13-19 years female

20-29 years male          20-29 years female

30-39 years male          30-39 years female

40-49 years male          40-49 years female

50-59 years male          50-59 years female

60+ years male             60+ years female

Awards

Awards will be presented to:

Top Overall Male & Female

Top 3 Males & Top 3 Females in Each Age Group

Most Patriotic Runner Adult  - Male and Female 

Most Patriotic Runner Youth - Male and Female 

The overall winners, the winner  in each age group, and most patriotic runner will receive a Doughboy statue made by Celtic Mountain Iron in Nitro.

Awards will be announced at the stage at the Living Memorial Park at 9:30 am. 

Charity Information

Proceeds fro the event go to support Boomtown Days and the Nitro 100 Celebration

More Information

Awards will only be given to those running the course, walkers can participate. 

Registration and check-in for the race will begin at 7:00 am

The Nitro Doughboy 5k will begin at 8:00 am 

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