CHECK OUT A VIDEO LINK OF LAST YEARS EVENT AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE. THE FAQ'S FOR THIS EVENT CAN ALSO BE ACCESSED AT THE BOTTOM The Waterloo Ramada Inn is the 2008 host hotel. Discounted rooms will go quickly so call early. The adjoining 5 Sullivan's Center will be the site of the race Expo/packet pick up. Hotel guests can use the skywalk to move back and forth. A pasta dinner buffet will be served in the Sullivan's Center Friday night.
GENERAL INFORMATION
COURSE RECORDS (USATF certified)
1/2
Tommy Neal 1:07:45 - 2007
Robyn Friedman 1:16:10 - 2007
**$250 to anyone who sets a new overall 1/2 record
5K
Scott Gall 15:27 - 2003
Sarah Gall 17:34 - 2003
**$100 to anyone who sets a new overall 5K record
2007
The stars came out to shine at this years event. Tommy Neal came from Ames to blaze a new course record in 1:07:45. The second place time by Randall Bill also broke last year's record. The race featured the fastest top 3 finish times of any Iowa half marathon in 2007. The top 3 women broke last year's record, with Team RunAblaze member Robyn Friedman slashing 6 minutes off the course record with a 1:16:10. This is the second fastest half marathon time for a female ever run in Iowa. Erin Moeller came in 2nd place and had the fourth fastest Iowa half marathon time ever. The course is USATF certified.
A record 365 people finished the half marathon in fantastic weather.
2008 EVENT DATE IS SEPTEMBER 6TH
7:30 AM
Starts in George Wyth State Park
The Park to Park races really are a jewel in the Cedar Valley Race schedule. Running or walking a half marathon (13.1 miles) is something many people train a long time to do perhaps only once in their life. Even those of us who train to run this sort of distance often can appreciate the fall for cooler temperatures and lower humidity levels. Both race distances have a number of advantages over other races. Read on and find out why!
All participants are encouraged to use on-line registation. It's easy, and you get a confirmation receipt you can print and bring to the race from Active.com.
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• PRIZE MONEY for half marathon - First place male-female ($125 and free entry to next years race). Second place male-female ($50). Third place male-female ($25).
• No streets to run on. The course takes entrants on a paved bike trail, primarily through scenic woods. Participants will run/walk along the Cedar River, cross it twice, run past downtown Cedar Falls and enter 4 different parks
• Chip timing will be used for accurate and fast result times - JMS Racing Services will be providing results
• Entrants have the choice of purchasing a high quality long sleeve Dri-Release Performance shirt
• Fluid stops (8) include water, Gatorade and oranges
• There will be music on the course
• ALL finishers under 3 hours will receive a high quality custom medal
• We are a uniquely walker friendly half marathon. Walkers do need to start one hour early!
• USATF certified 13.1 mile course - IA05011-MF
o USATF certified 5K course - IA05010-IA
o Delayed start from half marathon for ease of entering the trail system
o Course is flat and fast
o Paved bike trails are used
o Walkers are encouraged
o Can purchase a high quality Dri-Release Performance shirt in place of the regular cotton shirt
o Professional chip timing insures fast and accurate results - JMS Racing Services
o Sign up on Active.com website
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2007 moisture wicking runners hat
$5
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TEAM RUNABLAZE MEMBERS TO APPEAR AT PARK TO PARK
Trekman racing strives to promote the great sport of running, wellness and community enrichment through high quality racing events that donate money to local charities. This fall a special group of female runners that belong to a team called RunAblaze will be coming to compete, and they are deserving of attention and your awareness.
Reading the list of female athletes associated with RunAblaze is like reading the awards results at many great Iowa races. Last year team member Melinda Courage-Carlberg smashed the old Park to Park record.
Unlike NASCAR our sport does not get big money from big companies, instead homegrown talent is in need of local support and I hope you will be inspired to read on and consider making a donation to the effort. Trekman Racing will be making a $500 donation to the team to assist with their goals at the awards ceremony after the half marathon.
About Iowa's RunAblaze
Iowa's RunAblaze is an elite distance running club in Des Moines, Iowa with club members statewide. Their mission to to develop national and world-class distance runners in the sports of track & field, cross country, and road racing. Athletes participate in a variety of local and national races from the 5k to marathon with aspirations to be competitive at USA Track & Field club championships and Olympics Trials events. Their goal is to provide their athletes as much as they desire in terms of coaching, training gear, and travel expenses to national races. Support for the club comes from the athletes themselves and the local community. More information may be found at http://www.runablaze.com.
TEAM MEMBERS PLANNING ON RACING PARK TO PARK 2008 - TBA
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HOST HOTEL - RAMADA HOTEL AND CONVENTION CENTER
There are a block of rooms at a significantly disounted price for race entrants. The hotel is only 5 minutes from the park and close to the largest area of retail and eating establishments.
Click on the link below for more information and the phone number.
Ramada
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The 2007 Park to Park event was captured on video and provides a great glimpse into the event that is less than 8 minutes long. Check it out, maybe you are in there!
Video Link
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