Sunday, October 3, 2010, 8:30 am--Approx. 9.5 miles
The Sandrat Trail Run will be
approximately 9.5 miles along the Kansas River, on scenic, winding, and sandy trails. The exact distance will be announced
on race day. The start/finish is near John Taylor Park, near N. 7th St. & Elm in North Lawrence. There will be water stations
at 3 miles and 6 miles.
There will also be a 1k (.6 mile) fun run for the “Rug Rats” following the trail run.
(Approx.10:30)
This year’s race will
be run in memory of Dick Wilson, a former world-class Lawrence runner, who passed away this year. Some of the proceeds from
the race will go to the 1953 Cross Country Fund at Kansas Athletics, in honor of Dick. Some proceeds will also go to the Ballard
Center.
ENTRY FEES:
Early (received by Sept. 23): $20
Late (received Sept. 24--Oct. 2): $25
Race day (7am –8:00 am): $30
There is no charge for the Rug Rat Run. You may also register
online at www.active.com. Race day registration and packet pick up begins at 7:00 am near
the start/finish area. Registration ENDS PROMPTLY at 8:00 am. Runners are encouraged to bring a canned food item to be donated
to the Ballard Center.
AWARDS:
Special awards will go to the 1st overall and
1st age-graded master male & female finishers. The top runners in 5-year age groups will receive the coveted “rat
trophies.” Awards will be presented immediately after the Rug Rat run. All Rug Rats under 12 years old will receive
an award.
T-SHIRTS:
Runners whose entries are received by Sept 23rd will receive an official long-sleeve Sandrat Trail Run t-shirt. These
distinctive shirts are instantly recognized (and feared) throughout the world.Enter early, because if we receive your entry
after September 23rd, you may not get a shirt.
FOOD & DRINK: will be provided after the race by Community Mercantile and Great Harvest Bread Co. Please help us determine how much
we will need by entering early.
NOTE: KSHSAA rules prohibit Kansas high school cross country
runners from participating in outside competition such as the Sandrat Trail Run during cross country season, and from wearing
shirts with rats printed prominently on the front.
DIRECTIONS:
From the East Lawrence turnpike exit: Go left (south)
on US 59 Highway to Elm Street (just before crossing the Kansas River). Turn left (east) on Elm to North 7th Street. Turn right
(south) and go 1/2 block to John Taylor Park.
From Downtown Lawrence: Go north across the river
bridge and turn right (east) on Elm Street (first street north of the river), to North 7th Street. Turn right (south) and go 1/2
block to John Taylor Park.
Online
Entry here.
Snail Mail
entry forms here.
Contact: Steve
Riley (785) 842-4351, srmriley@sunflower.com or Paul Boone at (785) 749-1410, horsethiefrun@gmail.com
