Grass Kickin' 5K&3K

Race Report & Results:

Grass Kickin’ 5K & 3K Kids Run

Aug. 2, 2008

It was a great race at The Prairie Center in Olathe , Kansas . The weather was hot but that did not turn away the 60 runners ready to take on a challenging 5K course. Out of the 60 runners only one or two had ever been to the park. It was a new experience for most. The first 1.3 miles of the course are very nice and then the fun begins. Before the race the runners were warned that the final mile would be mainly uphill. When most runners crossed the finish line they all agreed that it was a very challenging last mile.

In addition, to the 5K this year we added the first ever Grass Kickin’ 3K kids run. There were only 4 runners but what a group it was. All four took the lead early and left there pacers far behind. After a mile and a half all of the kids crossed the finish line smiling and having fun.

Now that we have a set location for this race I hope that the number of runners in both events will grow in the future.

Thanks to the park for letting us use a beautiful setting for a race. Also we need to thank Garry Gribbles for hosting registration on Friday, Dr Jesse Walden, DC (Active Release Techniques) for his services at the finish line, and all of the wonderful Trail Nerd volunteers who made the race happen. If there are any problems with the results please e-mail me at amos_k@sbcglobal. net.

5K Overall

Female

Irene Mitel 22:02

Male

Drew Nesnam 18:41

0-9 Age Group

Male

Cameron Sanders 39:32

10-18 Age Group

Female

Ellie Mohr 25:20
Kerry Kurta 25:??
Maddie Wilk 27:00

Male

Kevin Mayer 19:16
Caleb Newberg 19:42
Eric Bens 19:50

19-39 Age Group

Female

Amy Hinzmann 26:17
Rebecca Summers 26:23
Laurie Euler30:38

Male

Adam Taylor 21:16
Noah Chirchir 21:31
Shane Jones 22:33

40+ Age Group

Female

Susan Mayberry 31:15
Babin R enee 36:14
Sharon Anderson 37:11

Male

Rick Rogers 20:01
Keith Dowell 20:37
Jeff Emmons 20:47

Place	Name	Time	M/F	Age
1	Drew Nesnam	18:41	m	26
2	Kevin Mayer	19:16	m	16
3	Caleb Newberg	19:42	m	17
4	Eric Bens	19:50	m	17
5	Rick Rodgers	20:01	m	43
6	Trey Bruton	20:07	m	16
7	Kevin Kinnaman	20:13	m	17
8	Bryan Hulse	20:22	m	17
9	Matt Turner	20:31	m	18
10	Keith Dowell	20:37	m	54
11	Jeff Emmons	20:47	m	44
12	David Schnee	20:49	m	17
13	Chris Duderstadt	20:50	m	17
14	Adam Taylor	21:16	m	24
15	Alex Brown	21:22	m	15
16	Noah Chirchir	21:31	m	31
17	Alex Hodes	21:43	m	17
18	Irene Mitel	22:02	f	21
19	Shane Jones	22”33	m	33
20	Dan Rausch	24:17	m	25
21	Ellie Mohr	25:20	f	15
22	Kerry Kurta	25:??	f	15
23	H. Lavrence	25:42	m	48
24	Luke Goodrich	25:43	m	27
25	?	26:01	?	?
26	Steve Myers	26:07	M	41
27	Amy Hinzmann	26:17	F	27
28	Rebecca Summers	26:23	F	38
29	Christian Swper	26:55	M	26
30	Dalton Hansen	26:59	M	37
31	Matt Kelling	27:00	M	22
32	Maddie Wilk	27:00	F	15
33	Josh Reeson	27:54	M	30
34	Joshua Corn	27:56	M	26
35	John Flavin	29:24	M	48
36	Jared Furman	29:32	M	34
37	Elizabeth Smith	30:42	F	38
38	Susan Mayberry	31:15	F	43
39	Elizabeth Hines	31:21	F	24
40	Krista Stigall	31:46	F	38
41	Ashley Toft	32:05	F	23
42	Janee File	32:49	F	27
43	Constance Hgehi	32:59	F	38
44	Thao Bui-Bond	33:30	F	37
45	Natalie George	34:43	F	30
46	Jeff Hamelton	35:43	M	22
47	Gabe Thompson	35:44	M	22
48	Renee Babing	36:14	F	42
49	Allie Antrin	36:45	F	16
50	Sharon Anderson	37:11	F	51
51	Janice Laudin	37:39	F	48
52	Naomi Smith	38:12	F	21
53	Cameron Sanders	39:32	M	9
54	Lindsey Brown	40:18	F	17
55	Jordyn Smith	40:51	F	14
56	Hadley Oshorn	40:51	F	36
57	Wymore	40:51	F	11
58	Josh Moles	41:59	M	22
59	Heather Francisco	44:13	F	14
60	Erica Schnee	44:13	F	14

3K Kids Run

Place	Name	Time	M/F	Age
1	Ethan Wheeler	15:05	M	9
2	Justin Wheeler	16:53	F	7
3	Ryder Amos	17:50	M	5
4	Ellie Stigall	19:19	F	7

How to get there:
The park is located about 3 miles west of K-7 on 135th ST (also known as Santa Fe) The Prairie Center has very limited parking. We encourage you to carpool (read below for more info).

Brief Description of course:

A cross country run on the grass that even a "Trail Nerd" or "Roadie" could love. A very fast, beautiful, and fun course.

Registration:

Registration will only be taken the morning of the race and at Garry Gribble's Running Sports (119th & Quivira location) from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, August 1st.

Cost:

The entry fee will be $10.00. Many random fun prizes will be given out during the event. Trail Nerd shirts will be on sale before and after the event.

Carpooling Special Award:

Trail Nerd shirts will be awarded to the drivers of any cars that have 4 or more runners in one vehicle. (We will have a volunteer at the parking lot entrance handing out certificates for the t-shirts). Walmart or Price Chopper on the corner of K-7 and Santa Fe would be a great place to meet.

Kid's Run and Parental Participation:

In both the 3K and 5K events, parents of kids 10 y.o. or under can run with their child for free...just sign the waiver.

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.

Race Director: Kyle Amos, amos_k@sbcglobal.net, 913-620-8852