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Friday Night, August 2, 2013 The 8th Annual Psych Night Trail Run 10K
& 5K Start Time: Shortly after 8:00 p.m.
Wyandotte County Lake, Kansas
City, Kansas (Start/Finish is near the main park entrance) Distances: 6.2-miles
(10K) and 3.1-miles (5K) Course:
This is an out-and-back course, with a "lolipop" at the end of the out and back. Aid:
5K course: There will be a water-only aid station at mile
1.5 and the finish line. 10K course:
There will be a water-only aid station at mile 1.5, mile 3, mile 4, mile 5, and of the course, and at the finish line. A FLASHLIGHT OR HEADLAMP IS REQUIRED TO RUN ON THIS COURSE. This is the oldest night
trail race in the Midwest. More information needed?
2012 Results Here
2012 Photos Here
Paid for by Your Race Director
See all of our events HERE.
| Photo by Dick Ross, SeeKCRun.com |
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| Photo by Eric Viera |
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More Comments:
I just wanted to say thank you for a fantastic event last night. That
was the most fun (and challenging) run I have done in a long time. The night psych was the third trail event I have
done and I must say- I am hooked. Thanks again for all of your hard work, have a great weekend!
- Adam Clayton
Thanks again for a great race last night. I know you, Sophia, and others
put a lot of work into making these events happen, and it's very much appreciated. I had a great time at the 10k, and
look forward to participating in more Trail Nerds races in the future.
- Jesse Nikkel
Race Information:
| Brief Description: | A night trail run on the Psycho WyCo trails. This is a REAL TRAIL event. Yes, I said TRAIL event. If you want to
run on a sissy, paved course, this isn't the race for you! Flashlight or Headlamp use is required
for all race participants. | Entry Fees: | (Includes
logo'd mug) 5K Fun Run/Walk - $15 ($20 on race day) 10K Fun Run/Walk - $15 ($20 on race day) | | | | Course: | The course consists of rocky, root-bound, and hilly bridle
trails & single-track trails. It's an out-and-back course with a "lollipop loop" on the end...with the infamous
(and scary) "Wyandotte Triangle" section of single-track trail for the 10K runners. You will be in the woods for
most of the race. | | Special
Instructions to Runners: | All
runners must carry their own flashlight or head lamp. THERE WILL BE NO EXCEPTIONS. This is for your own safety,
and the safety of the ground and trees in the park, that you will smack (hard), without proper vision. If you want to
be timed, you'll need to have your bib number on the front of your body. No littering!
Litterers will be DQ'd. | | Directions
to Wyandotte County Lake Park: | From the west
side of the I-435 loop, take the Leavenworth Rd exit. Head east, take a left at N 91st St; enter the park and follow the signs. | | | | | | Mugs: | All entrants will receive
a beautifully logo'd mug. | | |
Charitible Contributions:
Entry proceeds (after expenses) to go to the Kansas City Trail Nerds
(KC Track Club) for trail maintenance and trail building activities. KC Track Club is a 501c3 charitable organization. By
the way, the Trail Nerds have performed a lot of trail maintenance in the area, and give a great proportion of our proceeds
to the Kansas Trails Council and the Earth Riders Trails Association.
Dogs as Pacers:
We are a dog-friendly bunch, within reason. After all, a dog designed one of the trails you run on in other events. You can run with your (well-mannered) dog, but it must
be on a leash, and you must not let it get entangled with another runner. Your dog will
be issued a bib number that needs to be attached (with your name and cell # written on it with a sharpie).
Your dog will be included in the official results, if you sign it in at the starting line.
There is no additional cost to you. Please keep in mind that we won't allow any cruelty to animals, so you must attest
to your dog's "trail conditioning." If it appears that your dog is heat-stressed or otherwise physically stressed
or injured, we will ask you to pull out of the race and seek out veterinary help. Please provide water and food for your dog.
You can refill your dog's water at the aid stations.
Questions?
Email Ben Holmes, 816-810-0440, Race Director
| Photo by Dick Ross, www.seekcrun.com |
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| Kent Stelljes comes in for a landing. |
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| Photo by Dick Ross at www.SeeKCRun.com |
2011 Photos
2011 Results
2010 Race Reports:
2009 Race Reports:
2008 Event:
Short Race Director's Report for 2008 Event:
We had a lot of fun out at WyCo, once again. 78 hardy souls toed the
line for our 3rd annual event. The weather was cooler and drier than it had been for the past 2 years. The course
was perfect, except for some leftover muddy spots here and there, and it slowed the field by at least 5 minutes.
Nobody claimed the "Triangle Challenge" prize, (for running that .95 miles in less than 7 minutes), but Gregg Buehler (the
winner) came close, with a 7:35 performance in the crazy Wyandotte Triangle. Mike "CAboy" Prentice took 2nd Place honors,
followed by Cody "Bodacious" Jones. Allison Keegan kicked some muddy butt in the Female race, and was 14 full minutes
ahead of the rest of the field. Laurie "Nerdo" Euler took 2nd place, with Debbie "Hottie" Webster right behind her.
Everybody stayed safe. Nobody was eaten by the Jumping Tree 'Gators,
and there were only a couple of sightings of the Tiki Troll and a resident Whiner. The Eastern Kansan Flying Monkeys, Wyco Mud Snipes, and Pernicious Knids
all kept their distance from the runners, for none were sighted during the race.
Thanks to the volunteers (and a special Nerd Nod to Cheri Sutton,
Jim Megerson, Shane Jones, and Kyle Amos), who helped make this race so much fun!
Happy trails,
Bad Ben
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| Photo by Dick Ross at www.SeeKCRun.com |
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| Photo by Dick Ross at www.SeeKCRun.com |
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| Photo by Dick Ross at www.SeeKCRun.com |
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| Photo by Dick Ross at www.SeeKCRun.com |
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| Photo by Dick Ross |
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