2nd Run for Coach Nic 5k

Sunday, April 2, 2023 Past event
10:00 AM EDT
Georgetown, Delaware
$33.63 · 1 race
5km

Event summary

Join us for the exciting 2nd Run for Coach Nic 5k on Sunday, April 2, 2023, in beautiful Georgetown, Sussex! This uplifting event honors the legacy of the late Coach Lou Nicoletti, who dedicated over 40 years to coaching cross country and track and field in Delaware and California. Coach Nic inspired countless runners, teaching valuable life lessons along the way.

The race kicks off at 10:00 AM at Sussex Tech High School, with registration starting at 8:45 AM. Runners of all ages are invited to participate in this scenic off-road cross country course, which promises a fun and rewarding experience for everyone involved. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Sussex Tech cross country and track teams, as well as the annual Lou Nicoletti Scholarship, awarded to a deserving senior athlete. Don't miss out on the opportunity to celebrate Coach Nic's passion for running while enjoying a fantastic day filled with community spirit and camaraderie!

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  • 5k Run

    Incl. $3.63 Fee & Short Sleeve 100% Cotton T-Shirt

    10:00 AM EDT

    $33.63

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Organiser's description

THE HISTORY:

* THE LATE COACH LOU NICOLETTI, KNOWN AS COACH NIC, SPENT OVER 40 YRS COACHING XC & T&F IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE, AS WELL AS A SHORT TIME IN CALIFORNIA. COACH NIC BUILT DELCASTLE & SUSSEX TECH INTO DISTANCE RUNNING POWERHOUSES WITH MULTIPLE CONFERENCE AND STATE TITLES. HUNDREDS OF RUNNERS ARE BETTER PEOPLE BECAUSE OF LIFE LESSONS TAUGHT BY COACH NIC. COACH LOU NICOLETTI PASSED AWAY ON APRIL 9, 2020 AT THE AGE OF 70. LET'S CELEBRATE HIS LIFE WITH ONE OF HIS FAVORITE SAYINGS "LET'S JUST RUN A POOPIN' 5K"



RACE TIME:

* 10:00 AM START. RACE DAY REGISTRATION OPENS 8:45 AM.



RACE LOCATION:

* SUSSEX TECH HIGH SCHOOL 17099 COUNTY SEAT HIGHWAY, GEORGETOWN, DE 19947



RACE ENTRY FEE:

* $25.00 "EARLY BIRD" 5K PRE-REGISTRATION...THROUGH 3/26/23 AT MIDNIGHT
* $28.00 "RACE WEEK" 5K RACE REGISTRATION..THROUGH 4/1/23 AT 6 PM
* $30.00 "RACE DAY" 5K RACE REGISTRATION...8:30 AM - 9:45 AM ON SITE
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TO BENEFIT:

* PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT THE SUSSEX TECH CROSS COUNTRY & TRACK & FIELD TEAMS, AS WELL AS THE ANNUAL LOU NICOLETTI SCHOLARSHIP TO BE PRESENTED TO A SENIOR TRACK & FIELD/XC ATHLETE AT THE ANNUAL END OF THE YEAR SPORTS AWARDS CEREMONY.



SPONSOR/HOST:

* SUSSEX TECH HIGH SCHOOL TRACK & CROSS COUNTRY TEAMS



RACE COURSE:

* OFF ROAD CROSS COUNTRY COURSE...WELL MARKED...COURSE MAP ON WWW.SEASHORESTRIDERS.COM http://www.seashorestriders.copm



RACE TIMING:

* SEASHORE STRIDER EVENT PRODUCTION WILL CHIP TIME THE EVENT USING THE CHRONOTRACK CHIP TIMING SYSTEM.



RACE AMENITIES:

* T-SHIRTS GUARANTEED TO THOSE WHO PRE-REGISTER BY 3/28/23, ALONG WITH WATER & REFRESHMENTS AT THE FINISH.



AWARDS:

* PRESENTED TO THE MALE & FEMALE OVERALL & MASTER CHAMPIONS, AS WELL AS THE TOP 3 FINISHERS IN 8 AGE GROUPS FROM 13U - 70+



ENTRY INFO:

* MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO SEASHORE STRIDERS



RACE DIRECTOR:

* TIM BAMFORTH, SEASHORE STRIDERS/SEASHORE STRIDER EVENT PRODUCTION, INC. ALONG WITH ASSISTANT RACE ORGANIZERS SHAYLA COLLINS & ISABELLA NICOLETTI.

Location

17099 County Seat HIghway, Georgetown, 19947, DE, United States

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