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Jump Right In and Run!

Half-Marathon, Half-Marathon Relay and 5-K

Date / Time / Location

Sunday, Sept. 5, 2010, 7:30 a.m.
Races start at 7:30 a.m. near King's Pointe Waterpark Resort

Registration

Half-Marathon: $30
Half-Marathon 2-person relay: $40 per team
5K: $20

Please do not mail registration form/fee after Aug. 26. If registering after Aug. 26, please take form and fee to the Storm Lake United office at 119 W 6th St., Storm Lake. After Aug. 31, registration fees increase by $5.

Download registration form

course

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packet pick-up/final registration

Saturday, Sept. 4, 5-7 p.m., King's Pointe Waterpark Resort

Sunday, Sept. 5, 6:30-7:15 a.m., King's Pointe Waterpark Resort
(NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION)

Awards/Results

Plaques will be awarded to the male and female champions of the half-marathon and 5-K races. Plaques will also be given to the champion teams of the half-marathon relay race in three gender categories: female/female, female/male, male/male.

Gold, silver and bronze medals will be awarded to the top three male and female finishers in age categories for the 5-K and half-marathon races.

The age categories for 5-K race are:
14 and under
15-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
over 60

Age categories for the half-marathon race are:
19 and under
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
over 60
60 and up

Results will be posted on this website following the event.

Details and goodies

A full-color, long sleeve shirt is guaranteed if you pre-register for any of the races.

Goodie bag

Entertainment along the course

Finishers of the half-marathon and half-marathon two-person relay receive medals

Aid stations and water stops offering Gatorade, water and Flav-Or-Ice Sport will be located at mile markers 2.2, 4.4, 6.1, 8, 10, 11.7.

Honorary starter

Storm Lake Running Club named Owen Keenan, 4-year-old son of John and Karen Keenan, the official starter for the third annual Jump Right In and Run half-marathon event. The running club named Owen the official starter because of the strength and courage he's shown in his recovery from a car accident on April 4. Owen's multiple injuries required almost four months of hospitalization and on-going intensive therapy. The fighting spirit shown by Owen and his family is inspiration for all participants of the half-marathon event.

Prior to Owen's signal with the airhorn, Storm Laker Shelby O'Bannon will sing the National Anthem.

Share your story

Storm Lake Running Club is looking for runners to share their story with club members and website visitors. Every athlete - no matter what level - has a story to tell! Perhaps you've just completed your first - or 20th - marathon. Maybe you're running the Jump Right In half-marathon for a special cause. Whatever your story, we want to share it and inspire others! Contact us and we'll help you tell your story.

FAQ

Can I walk the 5-K or half-marathon?

Yes! However, we require participants to finish the event in four hours.

Can I run with my dog?

No! We love canines but please don't run the race with your four-legged friend.

Can I use my skateboard or in-line skates or bring along a baby jogger?

No. We want to keep the course as safe as possible for our participants. Please do not use those - or similar - items during the race.

Can I cheer for my favorite runners along the course?

Absolutely! Please encourage your friends and family members with signs and cheers. Take a look at the course map. The course follows the LakeTrail which flows through Storm Lake's beautiful parks and offers plenty of shelters and shade.

How does the half-marathon relay work?

Half-marathon relay teams consist of two runners. The first runner starts the race and runs 6.1 miles at which point the runner's partner continues the course and runs the remaining seven miles. The running partners will exchange bracelets at the 6.1 mile mark. Transportation is provided for the runners to get to and from the exchange points.

Can I use my mp3 player while I run the race?

Yes!