The 6th Annual Lois Comer Memorial Back Road Challenge took place Saturday morning, March 28, 2015. The starting & finish line was located next to the intersection of Sixth Street and Maryland Avenue in the Town of Shenandoah. Despite freezing temperatures, a very large crowd turned out to run or walk. In addition to the pictures we have posted here, Please click on the below link where you can find over 120 pictures that Shenandoah Newz cohost Amos Thomas took. You will find a picture of every runner and walker that crossed the finish line. Additionally, you will also find images of Mark & Buddy Comer, Wayne Comer, & Retired Page County High School teacher/coach Bruce Short and many others. Click this link for additional pictures of this event.
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The history the Lois Jean Comer Memorial Back Road Challenge as it was advertised in 2014:
The Fifth Annual Lois Jean Comer Memorial
Back Road Challenge.
On September 13, 2009, our mother, Lois Jean Comer, lost a courageous battle with cancer. In honor of our mother, the running of the fourth annual Lois Jean Comer Back Road Challenge will take place on April 5th, 2014. All proceeds from the race will go to the Lois Jean Comer Memorial Scholarship fund which has been established as an annual scholarship to be given to a deserving Page County High School senior to help further his or her education.
Race: Lois Jean Comer Back Road Challenge
Where: Race starts on 6th Street in Shenandoah, VA
Time: 8:30 AM
Distance: Runners: 5K
Walkers: 5K or 2 miles
Course Description: Race will start at the corner of Maryland Avenue and 6th Street. Race will follow Mom’s and our Grandmother Mildred Phillips€™ walking route from 6th Street left onto Shenvadel Avenue right onto 7th street and then a quick left onto Osceola Avenue. Then left on to 10th Street and right onto the Back Road where the race will continue to a turn around point on the Back Road and then return back to the start/finish line at the corner of Maryland Avenue and 6th Street. (PLEASE NOTE: There will be no water stops on the race route!)
Bagels and other foodstuffs, fruit, and free beverages will be provided at the finish line.
Entry Fee: $25.00- Make checks payable to Lois Comer Memorial Scholarship Fund.
Mail Entry Form to:
Mark V. Comer or Mike Lowe
513 6th Street 214 North Fifth Street
Shenandoah, VA 22849 Shenandoah, VA 22849
Laney C. Dallas or Lori C. Morris
400 6th Street 612 5th Street
Shenandoah, VA 22849 Shenandoah, VA 22849
Each pre-registered participant will receive a free T-Shirt. Registration must be received by March 21, 2014 in order to guarantee your t-shirt.
Awards will be presented to the top male and female finisher.
Come out and help celebrate Mom’s memory and life and have a great time with great food and great friends! Get there early! Parking will be limited! For more info: email
