6th Annual Buffalo Run

Parkville Nature Sanctuary

Sunday, February 5, 2012 @ 9:00 AM

Date

Start: Sunday, February 5, 2012 @ 9:00 AM

Additional Date Information

9:00 AM

Address

Parkville Nature Sanctuary
East Street & 12th Street Parkville, MO

Fees

See Fee Structure Below

Registration Closing Date

Friday, February 3, 2012 PST

Brief Description

The Buffalo Run is a trail run through the beautiful Parkville Nature Sanctuary. You will run on stretches of woodchips, dirt, gravel, dear trails and across a by a wetland area. You will run past a waterfall, over several creek crossings on footbridges and through the Missouri River bluffs. It is one of the most scenic trails you will ever run.

Parkville Nature Sanctuary

The Parkville Nature Sanctuary is located just North of Downtown Parkville on 9 Highway and 12th Street (just North of the Park University track). A portion of the proceeds help fund projects at the Parkville Nature Sanctuary.

Entry Fees

Kids Trail Run $15 (12 & under); 8K & 5K Early Fee $30 (students $25); 8K & 5K Race Day $35 (students $30)

Long Sleeve Tee Shirts

Participants will receive a long sleeve Tee Shirt while supplies last. Runners who register by January 15 will be guaranteed the size they order. Entries received after are not guarenteed a shirt.

Kids 1K Trail Run

The Kids 1K Trail Run will start with the 8K & 5K Runs but the Kids will pull off finishing at 1K mark into the race (just past 1/2 mile).

5K Trail Run

The 5K Trail option is for those who have had enough and don't want to take on "The Hill" a second time.

8K Trail Run

It is will be one of the more challenging and most beautiful 8Ks you will ever run. The trails are beautiful and you will probably see some wildlife along the route.

5K Awards

Awards will be given to the top three Male and Female finishers overall. The 5K doesn't have age group awards because the 8K is our featured distance.

8K Awards

8K Awards will be given to the overall male & female finishers and the top three in the following age groups: 18 & under, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80 and over.

Awards Ceremony

Awards will be presented at approximately 10:30 AM for all races.

Pre-Race Packet Pickup

2/4 from 10-6 at the Running Well Store, 6106 NW Barry Road, Kansas City, MO.

Race Day Packet Pickup

Runners may register and pick up their packets Race Day at the Parkville Nature Sanctuary starting at 8:00 AM.

Additional Information

The footing can be uneven so please watch your step. Some portions are rocky and could be slick. Snowy or icy conditions may occur.

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