Psychodelic 5K
"Ice" Version
9:00 a.m.
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Shelter #2
Wyandotte County (WyCo) Lake Park
Kansas City, Kansas
Two Records were set for the event this year, despite the
sometimes icy and treacherous conditions, and the 1600' of elevation change for the 5K course.
Sara Hiller, Springfield, MO (23:12)
Paul Hefferon, Kansas City, KS (17:34)!!!
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| We "mug" our participants. |
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| Emily Duethman leads Carolyn McDermott on the trail. |
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| Trail Nerd races are an All Ages family affair. |
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| Sophia Wharton (left), with winner Sara Hiller, who set a new course record! |
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| Paul Hefferon wins, and sets a new course record! |
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| Trail Nerd, Steve Sell with Bad Ben |
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| KU fans start out with a zany outlook on life. |
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| Screws are added for extra traction on the ice. |
Brief Description:
For 2010:
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Lower entry fee.
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Chip timing!
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Out-and-back course on
very hilly and tough trails.
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All finishers receive
a mug with the race logo.
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All finishers will become
(or renew) as a member of the Kansas City Track Club / Trail Nerds.
Fees:
$15 (early bird); $20 (after Jan 24)
$10 (for high school cross-country team members)
Last Year's Race (2009):
| Photos by Dick Ross www.SeeKCrun.com |
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| The Three Horsemen of the Wycopalypse |
| Photos by Dick Ross www.SeeKCrun.com |
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| Photos by Dick Ross www.SeeKCrun.com |
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| Raymond Varner of Branson, MO gives the race 2 thumbs-up! |
| Photos by Dick Ross www.SeeKCrun.com |
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| Brent Schauwecker leads Peter Bailes |
2010 Event:
This 5K is an out-and-back trail race that starts at 9 a.m. Beware:
It's the toughest 5K trail run in the Midwest! A race logo mug and Kansas City Track Club / Trail Nerds membership for all
participants. This year's race will have a limited number of "optional" hats, for those who wish to purchase it.
Fees:
$15 (early bird), $20 (after Jan 24)
$10 (for high school cross-country team members)
Aid Station:
There will be a staffed aid station
that will be at the turnaround area on the course. The aid station will have "SUCCEED!" brand sports drink and water
for participants.
Course
The
course is an out-and-back course on very hilly and tough trails. These trails aren't "sissy" groomed or paved trails; they're
the real thing.
Food and Aid Stations
We
will have homemade hot soup for all participants, after the race(s). Yum! There will be staffed and water aid station at the
turnaround point.
Finisher's Mugs
All
finishers will receive a mug with the race logo.
Shirts
Trail
Nerd shirts will be available for purchase.
Hats
There will be a limited number
of SweatVac moisture-wicking "technical" hats available for purchase (with the race logo on them), too. You'll want to wear
this one!
Charity
The
"Kansas City Trail Nerds" group is dedicated to having affordable and fun trail events, and it's our mission to add and maintain
singletrack trail systems in an environmentally proactive and responsible manner. The Trail Nerds are part of the Kansas City
Track Club, which is a federally recognized 501(c)3, not-for-profit corporation. Any proceeds leftover after race expenses
are funneled back into trail advocacy activities and putting on even more fun and inexpensive (future) events. All participants
will automatically become Trail Nerds / Kansas City Track Club members for registering, (if you're not already a member).
Packet Pickup:
Saturday, January 30, from noon to 5:30 p.m. at Garry Gribbles Running Sports (Stoll Park), at NW corner of 119th
St & Quivira, Overland Park, Kansas (Or you can show up on race day 45-minutes early).
Run Toto Run 50K
and other races
The
50K this year is a separate event held on Saturday, Feb 13.
Map Link to Park's Entrance (Start of Race)
2008:
Overall 2008 results are here.
Action Photos are here .
Finish Line / Award photos are here .
Fun Photos are here .
Thanks to all of our incredible volunteers that make this race happen (and improve) from year to year. And thanks
to the Unified Government of Wyandotte County Parks & Recreation Department for letting us use this beautiful venue for
our event.
Happy trails,
Bad Ben Holmes
Race Director
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