Kansas Heart & Sole Classic 5K Run/Walk & 10K Run

Date

Start: Saturday, May 1, 2010 @ 8:00 AM

Address

Johnson County Square
Corner of Park and Cherry Streets Olathe, KS

Fees

$20 through April 28th, $25 April 29th through April 30th, $30 Raceday. No charge and no shirt for fun run and tot trot.

Brief Description

The Kansas Heart & Sole Classic is a fun-filled event for all ages and includes a 5K Run/Walk, 10 K Run, Tot Trot and Fun Run. The event benefits Special Olympics Kansas, a year-round program of sports training, education, and athletic competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.

Packet Pickup and Late Registration

Race packets and registration will be available at 100 E. Park St (Johnson County Square) in downtown Olathe, Friday, April 30, 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm. On the day of the race, packets and registration will be available at the race start from 6:00 am - 7:30 am. RACE CHIPS MUST BE PICKED UP ON RACE DAY.

Chip Timing

This event will be utilizing chip timing. All participants will be issued a chip for use during the event. No other timing chip may be worn. It is the participant's responsibility to return the chip. If not returned, the participant will be charged $50.00 for the lost chip.

Race Day Events

Race chips must be picked up and final registrations made between 6:00 am and 7:30 am. The 5K Run/Walk and 10K Run begins at 8:00 am. The Tot Trot begins at 9:00 am with the Fun Run following at 9:15 am. Awards will be presented starting at 9:30 am.

Runner Protection and Medical Aid

The Olathe Police Department and course officials from the Olathe Running Club will provide safety and assistance along the race route. Radio headsets, baby strollers/baby joggers, roller skates, roller blades, motorized vehicles, and aminals are not allowed on the course.

Awards

Awards will be given to the top finishers and overall Masters as well as the top 3 finishers in each age division, male and female, in both the 5K and 10K events. The 5K age divisions are 7 and under, 8-10, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 and over. 10K divisions similar, except 8 and under and 9-14. Awards not picked up on race day will be available at the Olathe Chamber of Commerce, until one month following the race. No duplicate awards.

Refreshments

Refreshements provided by race sponsors will be available immediately following the events.

Additional Information

Race starts and finishes at the Johnson County Square in historic downtown Olathe. The relatively flat 3.1 mile course winds through established neighborhoods with many tree-lined streets. 10K participants are encouraged by cheering from the spectators as they reach the 5K mark and start the second lap of the course. The Kansas Heart & Sole Classic 10K is part of the Mid-America Running Association's Grand Prix Circuit.

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