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Vasque Veteran's Day 4-Mile Trail Run
11/11/2007 (Sun)
8:30 a.m.
Shelter 10, Wyandotte County Lake Park
Kansas City, KS


2007 Race Results
 
 

One of the toughest 4-milers that you'll ever run.  Switchback trails...in Kansas???
This scenic race has a lot of up and down, and some very fast sections.  Why does it feel so much longer than four miles?  The world may never know.
 
$8 entry fee.  If you are a veteran, or current member of the armed forces, police, fire department, park ranger, or EMT emergency services, your entry is FREE.  Just show up on race day and fill-out & sign the waiver.
Trail Nerd and Series Shirts available for purchase.  First 3 overall males and females get a free long sleeve Trail Nerds shirt.  There will also be a random drawing for a free pair of Vasque shoes and some Garry Gribbles Running Sports goodies.
 
All Vet's Day race proceeds go to the "Nathan Jones Recovery Fund."  If you can give more than the $8 entry fee, that would be appreciated.  Make your checks payable to "KCTC," and we will combine funds and cut a large check for the fund.  For more information, see the sidebar.
 
Stay tuned for more details. 
 
Contact: Ben Holmes 816-810-0440
badbendrs@yahoo.com

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Photo by Bad Ben

Juraj (pronounced "yuro") kicks some hills' butts, and wins the 2007 Vet's Day Run.

Nathan Jones Recovery Fund:
Nathan Jones, a third grader from Gardner, KS had extensive surgery recently after his optometrist discovered a large white mass that was later determined to be a brain tumor.  Nathan is presently experiencing paralysis on the right side of his body and his prognosis remains unknown.  Nathan continues to make improvements but it could be a very long and expensive process during his stay in the hospital.  His father is taking an unpaid leave from his job to be with Nathan but still needs to pay his monthly insurance premiums.
Proceeds from this race will go toward off-setting the cost of the insurance premiums.
TRAIL RUNNERS ARE GENEROUS! We raised $609 dollars for Nathan's cause.  One female runner wrote a $100 check on the spot.  When I get back from Texas, I'll have a final tally on what we raised.  Thank Kyle Amos for his hard work organizing the fund (and trail marking, results, etcetera).

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