14th Annual Gobbler Grind Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K

Date

Start: Sunday, November 21, 2010 @ 8:00 AM

Additional Date Information

All races start at 8:00 a.m., NO EARLY START TIME

Address

Corporate Woods
9401 Indian Creek Parkway Overland Park, KS

Fees

Marathon $75 by 9/30, $80 by 11/15, $90 by 11/21; 1/2 Mara $45 by 9/30, $50 by 11/15, $60 by 11/21; 5K $30 by 9/30, $35 by 11/15, $45 by 11/21

Registration Closing Date

Thursday, November 18, 2010 @ 11:59 PM PST

Brief Description

Runners & Walkers, I hope you will join us for the 14th Annual Gobbler Grind. Long Sleeve Technical T-shirts will be given to the first 2,000 entrants, so register early!

Run Kansas City Training Program (Aug 1 -Nov 21)

If you need a little guidance or are looking for others to train with, try our program. It is $139 for new members and $99 for alumni. The program includes a "Discounted Entry" to the Gobbler Grind, a Personalized Training Schedule, Technical Training Tee Shirt, Fully Supported Sunday Morning Long Runs, Interval Sessions (track workout) on Tuesdays and another Group Run on Thursdays. The Program begins August 1st. You can get full details and register at www.runkansascity.com.

Race Course

Join thousands of runners, walkers and spectators for the 2010 Gobbler Grind. The course is run on both city streets and asphalt running trails through Overland Park and Olathe, Kansas. Course maps available at www.gobblergrindmarathon.com.

Packet Pickup

Late registration and packet pickup is Saturday, November 20, 2010 from Noon to 6pm at the Doubletree Hotel, 10100 College Blvd, Overland Park, Kansas 66210.

Toys for Tots

Bring a $10 unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots and you will receive a special gift from the Gobbler Grind for your donation. Please bring all toys to packet pickup on November 20th at the Doubletree Hotel.

Lodging

The Doubletree Hotel is offering runners a discount on rooms. The Doubletree is located at 10100 College Blvd, Overland Park, Kansas and is about 3/4 of a mile from the start & finish areas. Go to www.gobblergrindmarathon.com to make your reservations.

Finishers Awards

Finishers Awards will be given to all Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K finishers.

Boston Qualifier

The Marathon is USATF certified and can be used a Boston qualifier. Over 10% of our Marathoners ran faster over the second half of the race in 2010.

Registration Deadlines

Online Registration will close at midnight 11/18/10. Runners can register at packet pickup on 11/20/10 but there is NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION or PACKET PICK UP.

Awards

Awards will be given in all three events. 5K at 9:00AM, Half-marathon at 10:30 AM, Marathon awards will be handed out periodically as runners finish.

Additional Race Information

Visit our website at www.gobblergrindmarathon.com or e-mail us at gobblergrind@aol.com.

Additional Information

This year's race benefits The Safety & Health Council of Western Missouri & Kansas. Visit their website at www.safetycouncilmoks.org. We are also collecting toys for Toys for Tots and the US Marine Corps Reserves.

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