Host Hotel
The Waterloo Ramada Inn is offering discounted rooms for race participants. The hotel has a skywalk to the Convention center where all Friday's activity takes place. It is less than 10 minutes from the state park. Call 319-233-7560 and ask for the discount. Rooms are limited so call early!
Packet -pick up and Wellness Expo
The 5 Sullivan Brothers Convention from 4 to 8 will host early packet pick up and late registration. In addition there will be tables of interest for participants to browse and free products to sample.
Pasta meal
The 5 Sullivan Brothers Convention Center will be the site for an inexpensive and quality all-you-can-eat pasta meal for the whole family. Adults are only $7 and children 12& under are only $5 if you buy tickets ahead of time. At the door will be available, but more expensive.
Timing
AMB chip timing will be used for both races. Chips may only be picked up SATURDAY morning before the race.
Half marathon finishers
All half marathon finishers will receive a custom made finisher medal.
Awards
Male and female half marathon only win money: 1st - $150, 2nd - $100, 3rd - $50; plus award. There is a $250 bonus for a course record. A course record for the 5k will get $100.
The winners of the half and the 5k race also win a free pair (choice) of Mizuno shoes (race sponsor). Age group winners 3 deep will receive medals. See web site for age groups.
Performance wear
Long sleeve performance shirts will be available for purchase. Deadline to order is August 31. Purchase of performance shirt replaces cotton shirt. Dri-fit performance hats that are embroidered with the race logo are available in limited quantities.
NEW in 2009 - Half Marathon Relay
Sign up in 2, 3 or 4 person teams for 3-3.5 mile legs. Teams can be female, male or open (mixed). Special awards, special shirts and the other half marathon perks will be available to all members of relay teams. Special relay team awards will be given to the top 3 teams in each division: female, male and open.
Post race
The post race at Park to Park is the best there is in Northeast Iowa. Free massages, free Michelob Ultra, Hy-Vee BBQ, Gatorade, Panera Bagels, fruit and other goodies await finishers. Music will be playing all morning, as well.
Benefactors
The Park to Park races proudly support the Black Hawk Family & Children's Council, Iowa's female racing team RunAblaze, Cedar Falls High School's drum corps with race proceeds. You may donate to groups voluntarily if you wish.
