Spirit of Survival Marathon

Wichita Mountain Wildlife Refuge near Medicine Park, Oklahoma

Saturday, October 3, 2009 - Sunday, October 4, 2009

Date

Start: Saturday, October 3, 2009 @ 7:30 AM
End: Sunday, October 4, 2009 @ 3:00 PM

Additional Date Information

5 USATF races and 2 family events, Oct. 3 - 4 2009

Address

Wichita Mountain Wildlife Refuge near Medicine Park, Oklahoma
Fort Sill, OK

Fees

See Below and Check listings or the website at www.spiritofsurvival.com

Registration Closing Date

Sunday, September 27, 2009 @ 11:59 PM PST

Brief Description

The Fourth Spirit of Survival Marathon will offer the following certified and sanctioned racing events: * Mountain Marathon (Boston qualifier) *Holy Half Marathon *Deer Creek Canyon 10K *Lake Elmer Thomas 5K * Mount Scott 5K - Run up Mount Scott, a paved road to the third highest elevation in Oklahoma All races USATF sanctioned and certified ChampionChip timing

Online Registration Closes

September 26, 2009 11:59pm CST

Fees

Fees through 9/18/09
Mountain Marathon $65
Holy Half $50
Deer Creek Canyon 10K $30
Mount Scott 5K $35
Lake Elmer Thomas 5K $25
Kids Marathon $10
5K Spirit Walk $20

Fees after September 18th through Race Day
Mountain Marathon $80
Holy Half $60
Deer Creek Canyon 10K $40
Mount Scott 5K $45
Lake Elmer Thomas 5K $30
Super Kids Marathon $15
5K Spirit Walk $25

Saturday, October 3, 2009

  • 7:30 am Mount Scott 5 K Race
  • 10 am Mount Scott Awards Ceremony
  • 1 pm Super Kid's Marathon
  • 2 pm 5K Spirit Walk/Family Fun Run
  • 4 - 7 pm Pasta Feast, Concert and Presentation by Bart Yasso, CRO, Runner's World

    • Sunday, October 4, 2009

  • 8 am Mountain Marathon, Holy Half Marathon
  • 8:15 Deer Creek Canyon 10 K, Lake Elmer Thomas 5K
  • 9 am - 3 pm Post Race Celebration & Spirit of Survival Concert
  • 12:00 pm Awards Ceremony

    • Additional Information

    All races and events will occur over the weekend of October 3 - 4, 2009.

    The 5K run up Mount Scott will take place on Saturday, October 3 at 7:30 am, and the Kid's Marathon and 5K Spirit Walk/Family Fun run will follow at 1 pm and 2 pm. The marathon and half-marathon will begin on Sunday, October 4 at 8 am, followed by the Deer Creek Canyon 10K and Lake Elmer Thomas 5K at 8:15 am.

    The Mount Scott 5K averages a 7% incline all the way up the mountain and is rated very difficult by experienced runners. The Mount Scott 5K is considered a challenging hill run. The marathon course has some hills and turns, but is mostly flat with a long, straight course with very few turns. Runners will lose themselves in the absolute beauty of a run through the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge. The winner of the inaugural SOS marathon posted a 2:30:57 finish in the pouring rain. Despite some hills, the open range poses an opportunity for speed. The Deer Creek Canyon 10K and Lake Elmer Thomas 5K are flat, straight and fast. These two races are great for novice runners looking for an enjoyable, less challenging run. All races are Championchip timed.

    Sanctioning

    USA Triathlon is the national governing body for the sports of triathlon, duathlon, winter triathlon and aquathlon in the United States. Participation in a USAT sanctioned event means the event director has the proper permits in place, liability and athlete excess medical insurance coverage and the event plan has met the standard of organization required. USA Triathlon provides rules, guidance and governance to set the standard for safe and fair multi-sport races. For more information on USA Triathlon and fueling the multi-sport lifestyle, visit our website at http://www.usatriathlon.org.

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