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Today is Friday, July 25, 2008.   (07/25/08)
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Walk / run / Bike : The Marty. (In memory of Marty McHone) Please choose a time between June 29 (Marty’s birth date) and July 29(Marty’s death date), to walk, run or bike any distance at any speed and designate it as walking, running, or biking The Marty. You are welcome to do one event or all three, but please have it be a one time event. Please send your form back to me as soon as you have completed your walk, run, or bike, and designate if you would like a The Marty T-shirt by completing the form below and sending $15.00 to me by August 15th. It is also a way to educate others of the symptoms of Ovarian Cancer. I will be sending more information about Ovarian Cancer once I receive the walk/run/bike forms. It would be great if you could invite a friend or family member to join you. Please have them fill out a form too.

Registration form Shannon.McHone
The MartyWalk/Run/Bike Coordinator, 46 King George Drive;
Boxford, MA 01921
Email_here

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Harry Gardner Memorial/Toledo 5k Run-Walk, Toledo, Iowa. Age group awards for men and women. Family Challenge, Raffle and Prizes.

George Kuhter
641 484-4938 entry.form

4

Williamsburg Firecracker Run, 9am. Williamsburg, Iowa Northwest side of the town square.

Nichole Winegarden 319-668-1636 entry.form.here

4

Clover Run 5K & 2M R/W. 8 AM. Nodaway Valley High School,, Greenfield, IA. Benefit for Adair County 4H Youth Council.

Deb Hall 202.S.1st.Street Greenfield.IA
641-743-8412641. entry.form

4

Earlham Firecracker Run, 5K, Earlham, IA. 7:30AM, Cash awards to winners and course record setters Cash awards to course records in overall and age group categories.

515 758-2815 Jan.Fletcher 515-758-2790 or Steve.Radakovich 515-834-2359 online.entry.here

4

Dysart 5K Run/Walk, 8 AM. Dysart, IA. Starts at City park. Parade and festivities at park as part of town 4th of July celebration.

Mike Schmidt
608 Main St.
Dysart, IA 52224
319-476-4081 entry.form

4

Urbandale 4th of July Runs
William Courtney Mem. 5K
, 7:30 AM
Chuck Silvey Mem. Kids 1M Run, 8:00 AM. Gary Page Tot Trot, 8:15 AM. Walker Johnson Park, Urbandale, IA.

entry.form.here 515/457-5801 or 515/457-5804
email here
results

4

Waukee Fun Run/Walk, 1M, 2M & 5M, 8AM, City Triangle. Waukee, IA. Waukee troop 178 Boy Scouts sponsors the 19th annual Fun/Run Race. The race is the major fund raiser for Troop 178.Results

Tony Obermann
515-975-5288.
entry.form.

4

Colo Crossroads Fun Run/Walk, 9 am. Hickory Grove Park, Colo, IA.

Entry.form.here 641-377-3375 Stacie.Hostetler

4

Four on the 4th at Ada Hayden Park, Ames, IA. 4 mile run and 4K walk. 8 A.M. To benefit the Friendship Ark Homes. Both courses will tour Ada Hayden Park's paved and cinder trails. A running and fitness clinic will follow the race. . . . . results

email:
Ph: 515/232-3687 entry.form

4

BELLE PLAINE ROTARY Annual 1 Mile Run / 5K Run / 5K Walk at 8 a.m.. Belle Plaine High School, Belle Plaine, IA

Marie Stratford, 319-444-3322.

Rescheduled for Labor Day (Sept..1st)

Fifth Season 8K Run & 5K R/W ,

postponed to Labor Day because of the flooding. Premier

8K features downtown start & finish, out & back course, downhill finish, flat & fast. Top five 8K in nation. 20 men under 24 minutes in 2006. Entrants receive a moisture management shirt, course entertainment, and fabulous post-race party. 1 Mile Kids race

$15,000 in Prize Money!!!

entry form here Mike.Regan 319-530-2873
Info & results

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Let Freedom Run 5k/1M Fun Run. 8:00 a.m. at Nazareth Lutheran Church, Armstrong, Iowa. Proceeds fund Church Youth Mission Trips.

Kristin Grabinoski
406 3rd Street
Armstrong,Iowa 50514
712-260-6650

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5k for Independence Day, 6:30 registration 8:00 start time, kids fun run after 5K. Changing the 4th of July run to Birdsall Park in Cedar Falls

Dave Lipinski @

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4th of July Fun Run and Walk. 8 AM. Runs through Dunlap and around a dam. everyone is welcome (friendly dogs). Dunlap, IA.

Carrie Grady 3809-155th St. Dunlap, IA 51529 712-643-5493

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City of Maples 5K & 1M, 8AM, Osage, IA. Reg. at Osage High School, Osage, IA.
.. . . . . . . .. . . . . ..
Web site

Bill.@.641/732-3762
e mail here

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Firecracker 5K Run / Walk, Kids Run, 8AM, at Twin Parks, Webster City.. . . . . . . . . .Results

515-832-1582. Gary.Moenck

4

Sully Freedom Fun Run in Sully, IA on the square uptown. 1 mile run @ 8 AM, 5k @ 8:20 AM. Freewill pancake breakfast available after the race. Parade, festivities, and fireworks.

Darin Arkema
8067 E. 124th St. S.
Sully, Iowa 50251
641-594-2995 entry.form

4

"Farm Bureau Financial Services" Classic Races, 10K. 5K, 1M. 8 AM at the Keokuk County Courthouse in Sigourney, IA. this race is on a it's a totally paved surface and they provide juices and drinks.

Randy Miller 319-330-6251 Farm-Bureau Ins. 23024 Hwy 149, Sigourney, IA. 52591. Entry.form.here

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Missouri River Runner's 7th Annual Pump 'n Run, 8 AM. Dakota Dunes, South Dakota

Ken Kreber 4304.47th St, Sioux City, Iowa 51108
712-239-5642

5

Sibley Good Ole Summertime, 5K Fun Run, 1.25 Mile Walk and Talk. 8:00 am at Sibley, Iowa (High School).

Keith Swenson
712-754-3601

5

Firecracker Classic 5K Fun Walk, 5K Run/Walk, Belmond, IA. 9 AM.

First State Bank 641-444-3226

5

Logan Twilight 5K Run/Walk & Street Dance, 5 PM, in Logan,Ia. Food and Street Dance following the Run.

Steve Eby 800/729-5082 entry.form

5

Pleasantville Firecracker 5K, 8 AM. Race is NOT TIMED!. Kids run following the 5K, Pleasantville, IA.

Rod Horsman 515-669-0378 Pam.Mohr 515-848-3356 Ruby.Warren 515-848-5538. entry.form.here

5

Exira Road Run - 10K, 5K & Fun Run, 9:00 AM. Exira, IA

Tom Benton 712.268.2887
Scott Kristy 712.268.2126 entry.form

5

Riverbend Rally 5k Run/Walk, 8 AM in Estes Park - Iowa Falls, IA. Run for the Hardin County Trails.

Cindy Goodner 641.648.2483 entry.form

5

Royal Rec 5K Fun Run/Walk, 8:30 AM. Clay Central Everly School - Royal, IA. We also have a mini-marathon run for kids 10 and under. It will immediately follow after the 5K race. It is free and all participants will receive a goody bag.

Betsy Brugman, 712-363-4635

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It's All About the Heart! 5k Race/Fun Walk, 7:00am. Shell Rock Swimming Pool, Shell Rock, IA. "Free" pancake breakfast following the race for participants.

 

6

Mini Sprint Triathlon Keokuk County, 7:30 AM at Legion Park in Sigourney, IA. This event will be raising funds for the Belva Deer Trail!

Amy

641-622-2404 entry.form

6

Cornman Triathlon,
Union Grove Lake State Park , 9 AM. Gladbrook, IA. Swim 500 meters, Bike 14 m, Run 3.1 m. . . . Results

Todd Eipperle 641-753-6938.

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Relay For Life Polk Metro, 12 hour relay. A fundraiser for the American Cancer Society, this 12-hour, overnight event is team-based, family-friendly, and a lot of fun! Form a team and join us in the fight against cancer. Hoover High School, Des Moines, IA

Lori Schaben

515-253-0147

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IHCC Moonlight Fun Run, 9:30 PM. Indian Hills Community College - Advanced Technology Center, Ottumwa, IA

Bill Gray
Indian Hills Com. College
626 Indian Hills Drive
Ottumwa, IA 52501. 641-683-5209

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Midnight Madness
10K, 5K the rest. Ames, Iowa.

Roman at
515/232-6131 or
233/6057
. . results

12

Felix-Grundy Celebration 5K, 8 am . Takes place in Grundy Center, IA. . . . . . . . . Race results

Karah Spahn 201-8th St
Grundy Center, IA 319-825-7377. entry.form

12

Kevin Young Memorial Run, Donnellson, IA. Race begins at State Maintenace Shed atthe Lee County Fairgrounds and will be held in conjunction with Lee County Fair. 8 AM.

319-836-2027 Steve.Jones, 1410.Primrose Rd., Donnellson, IA 52625 or Mike Linnenbrink
319-835-9848

12

Jesup Farmers Day 5K, 7:30 A.M. in Jesup, Iowa

Lisa Loecher, 1234.S1pringbrook Dr. Cedar Falls, IA. 50613.
319 268-1551.

12

Moonlight Chase, Eldridge IA., 1/4M Kids Run (under 7). 7:30 PM, 1M Youth Run & Walk (ages 7-14), 1M Run / Walk 8PM, 4M Run at 9 PM.

Eldridge Chamber of Com. 563/285-9965

12

Lake Geode Challenge Triathlon, 7:30 am. Lake Geode Beach , Danville, Iowa: Swim 1500 meters, Bike 24.9 miles, Run 6.2 miles

e-mail here

(319) 753-5200

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Farmers Day 5K Run/Walk, 7:30 A.M. Jesup, Iowa.

Lisa Loecher 1234.Springbrook Dr Cedar.Falls, IA 50613 319-268-1551

12

Baxter Fun Days 5K Fun Run / Walk, 8 AM. Starts at the baxter Community Recreation Complex, Baxter, IA. Teams prizes.

CindyBrunner 310.East Ave, Baxter, Iowa 50028 entry.form

12

Mount Vernon Heritage Days Cele 5K Run/Walk, 8AM, Cornell College Sports Center. Mount Vernon, IA.

Sherry Brayton 100.1st.St..SE, Mt Vernon,.IA 52314.
319-895-6372 or 319-455-2113 entry.form

12

Iowa Telecom 5 K/1 Mile Run and Rosie Phillips Fun Walk, 8 AM. 5K, it is from the Keokuk County Fairgrounds entrance to Griffin Park and back. The 1 mile is to the former Catholic Church and back. What Cheer, Iowa

Ron George 319/738-2104 Betty.Armstrong at 641/634-9906

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"Grimes Farm Run...A Walk in the Park", 5M, 5K & 1.6 mile R/W's, 8am Cross country, mostly soft grass. Rustic course. Very scenic--woodland, wetland, prairie that should be in full bloom. Site of GrimesFarm and Conservation Center, 2349 - 233rd Street, Marshalltown, Iowa 50158

Carrie.Grimes.Barr 1913 Gethmann Lane, Marshalltown, IA 50158

641-752-9778 entry.form

12

Nishna Valley Family YMCA Sprint Triathlon 300 yd swim, 8.1 M bike, and a 5K run. 8 am.

Lori Robinson Nishna.Valley YMCA
1100 Maple Street
Atlantic, IA 50022

712-243-3934

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Hudson Pump & Run

7_AM_start_time, Hudson, IA.
New! Pancake breakfast..

results

319-433-6355.. Dave_Lipinski

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Triathlon

Swim.-.1/4.mile,.Bike.-.13 miles, Run - 5K

web site

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West Liberty Youth Sports Fun Run, 5K R/W, 1 Mile, tot trot. 8 AM at the Muscatine County Fairgrounds in West Liberty, IA.

Kevin & Shawna Mueller 319-627-4263 entry.form

13

Water's Edge Triathlon, Sprint distance, USAT Sanctioned. Algona, Iowa: Swim 500 meters, Bike 20K miles, Run 5K.

Joanne.Roepke.Bode 515-295-2138

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Ankeny Summerfest 5K Run / Walk., 7:30 AM. Organized by Ankeny Optimists Club at "the Shell" next to City Hall, in Ankeny, IA

Ed.C. Acoymo 515-964-8933, NE Trilein Dr. Ste 5
Ankeny, IA 50021 Entry.#1 page #2

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The Meskwaki Nation Times 5K Classic, 8:00 am. The Sac & Fox Tribe of the Mississippi in Iowa in Tama, Iowa. A trail race going through the Settlement and ending up at the powwow grounds.

Denise Davenport, 641-484-4678 ext.2286 entry.info

18-19-20

Iowa.Games...Volkswalk,..Track.&.Field.on.Sat.& Sun, Masters Swimming on Sun, .Iowa Games Cross Country Race, on ISU Cross Country course on Sun..

web site

19

Lawler's Annual 5k Fun Run/Walk. 8 am. @ Highland Park on west end of town near the water tower. Proceeds go to walking trail fund.

Debi Speltz . P.O.Box.162, Lawler, IA.52154... 563-238-7731

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Rustic Run, 4M & 1M. In Rustic Park, Lost Nation, IA. One Mile 7:40 am, Four Mile 8:00 am. Registrations starts at 6:30 am race day.

Rustic.Run, P.O. Box 394, Lost Nation, IA 52254 Mitch_Rutenbeck @319-551-0582.

19

Radcliffe Summerfest 5K Run/Walk, 8 A.M. Radcliffe City Park, Radcliffe, IA

Joy Wykle, 703.Parkview Lane, Radcliffe, IA 50230
(515) 899-2414

19

Okoboji.Tri,.Marathon,.1/2.Mara.,.10K!
7 AM, 6 AM, 8 AM, 9 AM. . . .results

Bob or Herman
712/262-7246 or
712/338-2424.

19

River-5Kade R/W, 7 AM. Starts near Bev’s on the River in Sioux City, IA. The 5K will follow the flat, paved riverfront trail and road.

712-277-4226

19

The Road Runner 5K, 8 AM. Starts at North Cedar High School, Stanwood, IA

Bill.Bails entry.form.here

19

Carroll County Fair 5K Family Fun Run/Walk, 8 AM. Open Class Building, south side of Carroll County Fairgrounds in Coon Rapids, IA.

Jen Derner 102.Hilltop.Court, Coon.Rapids, IA. 50058 712-999-4536

19

Old Roundhouse Trail Days 5k, 8 AM, Elma, IA.

641-393-2539 Race.Director
409 2nd St
Elma, IA 50628 entry.form

19

4H 5K Fun Run, 8 AM. Part of the 4H County Fair. Starts and finishes in front of the shelter house near the sand volleyball at the city park, in Ottumwa, IA. . . . .results

Sara Tanner

entry form

19

Granger Daze 5K Run, 8:00 AM. The Woodward- Granger Elementary School, 2200 State Street, Granger, Iowa.

Delane Galvin, 306.W..3rd St, Woodward, IA. 50276. 515-438-3155, ext. 246 entry.form

25

Balloon Challenge 5K Road Race, 7 PM. Directly east of Bill Buxton Stadium at Simpson College in Indianola, IA. Flat and fast.

Brad Hofer 515-961-1640

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JR BIX Kids Race, Davenport, IA. 6PM Davenport, IA

Race Hotline: 563-383-2489
info/entry

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7 mile & 2M, 8AM. Davenport, Iowa. Nothing else compares! It’s a true “Event”

Race Hotline: 563-383-2489
info/entry

26

Janesville Days Fun Run/Walk (5K run 2 mile walk), 8:00 start.. 401 Main, Janesville Iowa (in front of Post Office)

Todd Bengen
113 N. Birch Circle
Janesville IA 50647
319 987-2247. entry.form.here

26

Ankeny Youth Triathlon. At the Prairie Ridge Sports Complex in Ankeny. The Ankeny Youth Triathlon is a fun event designed to introduce kids ages 7-14 to the sport of triathlon. More details will be posted.

Mike Garton
515-979-8404

26

Pine Lake Trail 3.1M, Pine Lake State Park, Eldora, IA. 9 AM. . . .results

Mike Teske
641/858-5620. entry.form.here

26

North English Fun Run, 8 AM. North English, Iowa

Brandi Claypool - 3744 Stoneview Circle SW - Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 319-530-4706
Brenda Hooper - 2062 F67 Blvd - North English, IA 52316
319-664-6201 entry.form

26

Sioux Rapids Tall Corn Days 5K Walk/Run, 8:00 a.m. Cost: $10 by July 18; $15 after July 18th. Sioux Rapids, IA.

Dan Skelton, 4940.200th.Ave.,
Sioux.Rapids, IA. Zip.50585 Ph.712-283-2110

26

Lake Pahoja Races, 8 AM. 1/2M-S, 17M-B, 3.5M-R.Triathlon, Larchwood, IA

Registration here 712-472-2217

26

Friends and Neighbors 5K, 8 AM. Race starts and finishes in Woodward City Park, Woodward, Iowa. . . . . . . . . . . . . Results

Brent Achenbach 202.North Maple Ave, Woodward, IA 50276, 515-438-2567 entry.form.here

26

Walker Pickle Days 5K, 8:00 am. Walker City Park, Walker, Iowa.

Lonnie Helms; P.O..Box 247; Walker,.IA.52352 319-448-4425; 319-350-0600 entry.form

26

Delhi Lion's Pride Day 5K R/W, 8 AM. To benefit Maquoketa Valley Dallars for Scholars. Begins at Maquoketa Valley High School.

Tiffany Feldman 563-920-5829 entry.form

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Throw Down in the Dirt. Greenbelt 5k and 10k Challenge, 8:30am. Katoski Greenbelt at shelter on the North side of Ridgeway Ave in Waterloo, IA.

Jeff Slade 125.Michelle Dr. Hudson, IA 50643

26

Rebel Summer Scorcher 12 Hour Run, 8 AM to 8 PM. Sioux Central Campus, Sioux Rapids, IA. 800m loop on grass.

Chris Smith, P.O.Box.212
Peterson, IA 51047
entry.form.here

26

Doctors Dash, 10K, 5K, 1-Mile walk, FAMILY FUN Walk, 7:30 a.m. Corning IA

Marilea Mullen
641-322-6276 e-mail_here

26

Elvelopet 5K- 15K Run/Walk. 7:30 AM, Decorah, IA. You must pre-register to get a T-shirt. It's got hills

Ph.563/382-3990
or Link here

Results here

26

Taste of Hope 5K, the race is in West Des Moines (at Lutheran Church of Hope at 74th and Ashworth) . . . .Map. . .Results here

Paul Grinvalds entry.form

26

Sanborn Christian 5K / 10K Run, 8:00am starts at Miller Park shelter house (Western Ave.) Sanborn,IA. (during Railroad Days).

Stacy Andringa. 712-729-3912 entry.form

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Team Gina Run,10K, 5K, Wheelchair Race at 8:00 a.m. Glenwood, IA High School Football Field and Track. This is a benefit Run for Gina Giaffoglione who was paralyzed in an auto accident. Gina was a tremendous gymnast. She will be competing in the Wheelchair race.

Vonnie Esterling
P.O. Box 368
Glenwood, IA 51534
712-527-9745

26

Rhodes Pride Day 5K Fun Run/Walk, . Course starts at the Rhodes Trailhead Park, runs thru Rhodes & back. All Proceeds will go towards new playground equipment at Ball Park.

Misty Hulbert
1309 295th Street
Rhodes, IA 50234. entry.form

27

Big Creek Triathlon, Iowa's oldest Tri.
Big Creek State Park, Polk City, IA. Results

515-988.9923 or Jenny.Weber.

31

Race Like a Girl! 5:30 PM. Beginning bicycle racing clinic races. Union Park, Des Moines, IA.

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