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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 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.
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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
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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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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.
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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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