Park to Park 1/2 & 5K

Trekman Racing

Promoting Fitness and Social Responsibility Via High Quality Racing Events

2009 RACE DATE
SEPTEMBER 12
REGISTRATION OPENS ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28TH. WE WILL BE AT THE RUNNER'S FLAT IN CEDAR FALLS OFFERING TREATS AND SOME FREEBIES FOR THOSE WHO COME AND REGISTER FROM NOON TO 5:00. ACTIVE.COM REGISTRATION OPENS AT NOON THE SAME DAY.

PHOTO'S OF RACE: WWW.FOTOJACK.COM
New records were set in the total number of finishers in the half marathon with 394 (385 runners, 8 walkers and 1 hand cycle) and the total combined finishers were 545.
What could be the best finish of any race in the Cedar Valley had to happen in the half marathon as former P2P champ Jason Flogel (West Des Moines) and this year’s Drake half champion Marty Dalton (Stuart) battled it out for every step of the 13.1 miles. It came down to the two of them sprinting into the finish line with Marty edging out Jason by barely one second. Skyler Neshiem from Des Moines finished in 1:11:57 for 3^rd. The winning time of 1:09:50 is the fastest run in the state this year and the top 3 times are also the best of any half run since last year’s Park to Park race. It is great to see this caliber of runner hitting the trails in the Cedar Valley.

Record holder Robyn Friedman from Lambs Grove won her race handily in the 3^rd fastest time of all time in Iowa, 1:16:54. The next closest competitor was Waverly’s Janet McCullough in 1:28:25, followed by Jaime Turilli Bill in 1:31:11. Robyn is a Team RunAblaze member and finished 9^th in this year’s Olympic Marathon Trials. She holds the course record of 1:16:10 set in 2007.
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

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.

• 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

2009 Race FAQ Link

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 -

Robyn Friedman - 7th place in 2008 Olympic marathon trials and course record holder with a 1:16:32 (second best in Iowa women's history)

Ashley Tousley

Ani Trane

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