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Events / Start Times:
• 9:00 a.m. 7-Mile Race starts adjacent to the Visitor's Center.
• 10:45 a.m. Youth Races start near the awards stage.
Site:
Living History Farms, Interstate 80 & Hickman Road, Urbandale, Iowa. Mapquest link here
Race Packets:
Friday November 20, 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday November 21, 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., shirt size not
guaranteed.
Living History Farms, Interstate 80 & Hickman Road, Urbandale, Iowa. Mapquest
link here Mapquest link here
VIP Package — a great donation to Living
History Farms:
Make a great donation to Living History Farms! Donate $100 (tax deductible) to
the LHF in addition to your entry fee and receive a special LHF race limited
edition gift, Farm Pottery and guaranteed shirt size whenever you arrive. You will
also be allowed to start the race in the front area.
Any Questions? 1-800-529-7684 or steve@fitnesssports.com
Chip Timing - Scoring
based on Gun Time.
All runners must wear a chip provided by the race. No chip = no time. The start
will be wider and no start mats will be used to allow for a safe and speedy race.
Line up by ability!
Race Shirt:
All 7 mile entrants receive
a 100% cotton long sleeve Adidas running shirt. We need to order these 2 months out
so arrive early and get your requested size.
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The race is full! We do not make exceptions.
There are no entries available
period.
The race is run on private property.
We will not allow bandits.
It is not fair to those who paid
their fee. It is cheating!
Police will be on hand to enforce
this rule.
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Entry Fees for the 7-mile race
(must be at least 12 years old to enter):
Runners may enter by US mail, at Fitness Sports or online at GetMeRegistered.com
• $32 -- through Sat., Nov. 7 (Capital Strider
members $27)
**No US mail registration after November 7!
• $45 -- Sun, Nov. 8 through Noon Wed., Nov.
18 register online or in person at Fitness Sports only!
**No onsite registration at packet pickup- No Refunds
• Add $100 to your $45 entry fee for the VIP treatment and a wonderful donation to the Living
History Farms (tax deductible)
• Youth Races--Free (11 and under) with optional t-shirt purchase for $5 at Fri.
packet pickup or at the start on Sat.
Other Questions? 1-800-529-7684 or steve@fitnesssports.com
No refunds! All proceeds go to Central
Iowa charities and community projects.
NEW! Post Race Meal!
This year the Iowa Machine Shed Restaurant and the Iowa Beef Industry Council with be combining with us to provide all registered runners with
a hot meal. Beef Stew with made from scratch biscuits and pumpkin bars with be served
with cider and coffee following the race. Oh yea, there will be Donuts!!
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Youth Races - Free (11 yrs. and under)
start at 10:45 a.m. near the awards stage:
The youth races will have distances of 50-100 yds. for ages 1-5; quarter mile for
ages 6-8 and a half mile for ages 9-11. All youth will receive finisher’s ribbons.
This will be true cross-country running for the younger runners.
Awards:
7-Mile Individual Awards (chip time
this year):
Special awards to the top male and female finishers (also included in age awards).
Age Divisions - 12 to 14 (awards to 2 male, 2 female); 15 to 18 (5, 5); 19 to 24
(5, 5); 25 to 29 (5, 5); 30 to 34 (5, 5); 35 to 39 (5, 5); 40 to 44 (5, 4);45 to
49 (5, 3); 50 to 54( 5, 3); 55 to 59 (3, 2); 60 to 64 (3, 2); 65 to 69 (2, 1); 70
& up (2, 1).
First Place - Turkey, 2nd - 5th Chickens. Also special Farm Pottery for 1st thru
5th. Poultry awards not claimed on race day will be donated to area charities.
7-Mile Team Awards
(gun time for safety):
Teams consist of at least three runners. Coed division must have at least four runners,
two male and two female. The top members score on a total time basis.
Special Farm Pottery (maximum 5 awards per team) - High School Teams (awards to 4
male teams, 4 female teams); Open (4, 4); Masters, all members age 40 & up (2,
2) and Coed (4).
Race Number Assignments on the Web:
A complete list of all pre-registered entrants will be posted at www.FitnessSports.com
on Thursday, November 19.
No Race Day
entries !!
Awards Ceremony & Results (on the
stage near the food shelter):
The awards ceremony will be immediately following the youth races at 11 a.m.
Door Prizes (prior to the awards ceremony) for participants who bring a donation
to the DMARC Food Pantry for six pairs of Adidas running shoes. All the participants
will be eligible for other drawings. Keep your race number, must be present to win.
Complete Web Results:
Full results will be posted on the web by 6 p.m. Saturday, November 21 at www.FitnessSports.com
A Great Race for Some
Great Causes:
The "Farm Race" raises funds for Living History Farms and more. Over the
last 10 years, the race has given $290,000 to the Living History Farms (a not-for-profit
museum).
The race has also funded the Capital Striders endowment for scholarships to area
senior cross country athletes; raised food/money for the Des Moines Area Religious
Council Food Pantry and donated to area age-group track & swimming teams, the
American Red Cross, the Boy Scouts of America, the M.D.A., and area Fire Departments.
Proceeds from the race help sponsor area races, purchase equipment and racing supplies
used at road races and middle school/ high school XC meets.
All proceeds go to non-profit
entities.
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Bring a non-perishable food
item to donate and you will be eligible for the door prize drawing for 6 pairs of
Adidas running shoes.
These will be giving away during the award ceremony!
Door Prizes
Bring a donation to the DMARC Food Pantry & be entered to win 1 of 6 pairs of
Adidas running shoes. All participants are eligible for the many other drawings.
Door prize drawings will be prior to the awards ceremony. Keep race number, must
be present to win.
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Special Instructions:
Because of the chance of injury or
loss - no dogs, cell phones, listening devices, jewelry, car keys or props like swords,
lances, etc. may be taken on the course.
Runners under age 12
are not allowed in 7 mile. The crowd is too dangerous!
Common Questions:
Will it be cold? Probably!
Will I get wet? Probably!
Will I get dirty? Probably!
Do I need gloves? Yes!
Exactly how far is it? 7 miles
Other Questions? 1-800-529-7684 or steve@fitnesssports.com
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