City of Martins Ferry

Preparations Underway for Betty Zane 5K

Posted on: July 21, 2013

This year’s Betty Zane Days 5K Run/Walk participants will not only be competing to win the race, they will all be doing their part to beat cancer as well. ?That’s because proceeds from this year’s race will benefit Riders for a Cure and the Belmont County Relay for Life.

The race takes place on Wednesday August 7, 2013 at 6:30pm with the start/finish line located at the Martins Ferry City Park. Registration will begin on race day at 4:30pm but those wishing to participate are encouraged to sign up in advance by picking up an entry form?at the City Building Utility Office or Martins Ferry Recreation Center or by going to?www.active.com.?

Cost of entering is $13 if registration is received by July 22nd or $15 from July 23rd thru the day of the race. ?The first 150 participants are guaranteed a t-shirt.

Awards will be given to the top three male/female finishers per age group for both runners and walkers. ?Special awards will be given for the first Martins Ferry Citizen as well as the first Martins Ferry firefighter to cross the finish line.

Rent Our Facilities

Martins Ferry Recreation Center Rental Rates

Rental rates will be as follows:

A NON REFUNDABLE deposit will be requested to hold the date and time of any event, along with a signed agreement. Deposit is due at time of agreement signing.

All events in the dining room will need to conclude NO LATER than 10:00PM

All events in the gymnasium will need to conclude NO LATER than 11:00PM

Dining Room (downstairs, kitchen)
up to 50 people
Rectangle tables
4 hour rental…..Deposit amount due at signing is $75.00 Non refundable and comes off the total rental fee, this is to hold the date and time of the event.
$100.00 rental fee
TOTAL $175.00

Gym (birthday parties, wedding/baby shower)
Small gathering (max of 100 people)
6 round and numerous rectangle tables available
4 hour rental………Deposit amount due at signing $75.00 Non refundable and comes off of the total rental fee, this is to hold the date and time of the event.
$125.00 rental fee
TOTAL $200.00

Wedding Reception
large gathering (max of 300 people)
4-6 hour rental…………Deposit amount due at signing is $100.00 Non refundable and comes off the total rental fee, this is to hold the date and time of the event.
$350.00 rental fee
TOTAL $450.00

Gym rental for sports training (basketball, softball, etc.)
$30.00/hour for Non Martins Ferry organizations
$25.00/hour for Martins Ferry organizations

Batting Cages
$30.00/2 hours for Non Martins Ferry organizations
$25.00/2 hours for Martins Ferry organizations

Skating Parties *********

Rental fee is $25.00 per hour, which includes skates for a MAX of four (4) hours rental, and no more than 50 people. There is a contract that will need to be signed as well as 1/2 total rental fee at time of reservation, to hold the date and time of the event.

Larger organizations will need to contact the Utility office for rates.

To make reservations for the recreation center, please contact the Utility Office at 740-633-6151 ext 312. Monday thru Friday 7:30am till 3:00pm or you can email questions to lriba@martinsferryoh.gov