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16th Annual Gobbler Grind Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K & Kids Run

Corporate Woods

Sunday, November 18, 2012 @ 8:00 AM

 

Date

Start: Sunday, November 18, 2012 @ 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

See Fee Schedule Below

Registration Closing Date

Thursday, November 15, 2012 @ 12:00 PM PST

Brief Description

Runners & Walkers, I hope you will join us for the 16th Annual Gobbler Grind. Participants receive a Long Sleeve Technical T-shirt while they last. Sizes are guarenteed to those registered by October 15th. So register early!

Marathon Entry Fees & Deadlines

Rec'd before 7/1 - $60; Rec'd before 10/1 - $70; Rec'd before 11/15 - $80; Rec'd at Packet Pick up - $90

Half Marathon Fees & Deadlines

Rec'd before 7/1 - $40; Rec'd before 10/1 - $50; Rec'd before 11/15 - $60; Rec'd at Packet Pick up - $70

5K Entry Fees & Deadlines

Rec'd before 7/1 - $30; Rec'd before 10/1 - $35; Rec'd before 11/15 - $40; Rec'd at Packet Pick up - $45

Free Kids Run (10 and under)

Saturday, November 17th at 3:00 PM at the Great Mall of the Great Plains, 20700 W 151st Street, Olathe, KS. Enter the SW corner of the Mall off of 151st Street.

Training Program (Aug 5 -Nov 18)

If you need a little guidance or are looking for others to train with, try our program. It is $149 for new members and $109 for alumni who have signed up for the Gobbler Grind. The program includes 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 5th. Get more details and register at www.runkansascity.com.

No Race Day Registration or Packet Pick up

This year, we will not allow participants to Register or Pick up their Race Packets on Race Day. You must do this at Packet Pick up on Saturday, November 17th from Noon to 7pm. There will be NO EXCEPTIONS, so please make your travel plans accordingly. Thank you!

Packet Pickup

Late registration and packet pickup is Saturday, November 17, 2012 from Noon to 6pm at the Great Mall of the Great Plains, 20700 W 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas. Enter the SW corner of the Mall off of 151st Street. No Race Day Packet Pick up for Registration.

Race Course

Join thousands of runners, walkers and spectators for the 2012 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.

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 17th at the Great Mall of the Great Plains. The Marine Corps has informed us that they need Toys, Boardgames, etc. for older Kids too.

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.

Registration Deadlines

Online Registration will close at midnight 11/15/12. Runners can register at packet pickup on 11/17/12 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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