Meet at the southeast parking lot in Gray’s Lake.  The route will take us through downtown and onto the Capital Pursuit 10 mile course.  Hope to see you there!

The Capital Striders Summer & Fall Training Group is designed to prepare runners of all skill levels for the fall racing season. Whether you’re training for the IMT Des Moines Marathon or Half Marathon, running shorter distances, maintaining a base or just want to meet fellow runners, this training group is for you. Saturday morning training group runs will follow the IMT Des Moines Marathon & Half Marathon Four Month Training Guide. Routes/maps will be offered each week along with water and Endurance Formula Gatorade. Capital Striders membership and/or IMT Des Moines Marathon registration is encouraged but not required to participate in this Capital Striders Training Group. All participants are asked to sign a waiver of liability.

Sunday, September 26, 2010 in Des Moines, IA at Downtown

• 10-mile run at 8:00 AM

  » $25.00 pre-registration (through 9/22 at 11:59 PM US/Central)

• 5k run/walk at 8:00 AM

  » $20.00 pre-registration (through 9/22 at 11:59 PM US/Central)

• Pursuit Junior at 9:30 AM

  » $0.00 pre-registration (through 9/22 at 11:59 PM US/Central)  

• Capital Strider members receive a $5 discount when they pre-register.
  No discount available at packet pickup or on race day.

* click here for GMR fee information

Location

Starting line is at 8th and Locust.
Finish chute is at Nollen Plaza (4th and Locust) 

Course

The 10-Mile course starts in downtown Des Moines and winds through the near northwest neighborhoods.

The 5K course will be run in the downtown area.

The Pursuit Junior kids race will begin west of the finish line on Locust
and is free, however registration is required.

Time

8:00 AM: 10-Mile and 5K
9:30 AM: Pursuit Junior

Packet Pick-Up & Late Registration

Friday, September 24th, from 4:00 – 6:00 PM
Raccoon River Brewery   210 10th Street

10 mile-$30, 5k-$25

or

*NEW *  Race morning at Nollen Plaza

 Sun. 9/26, from 6:30 -7:30 AM near the finish line at 4th and Locust.
Cost: 10 mile-$35, 5k-$30

Additional Information

A portion of the race proceeds will go to assist Iowa Kids Strong. Their mission is to promote healthy, active lifestyles among children.

www.iowakidstrong.com

Questions?

Brian Palmer – Race Director
email: bpalmer2006@hotmail.com

https://secure.getmeregistered.com/get_information.php?event_id=3778

 Online pre-registration available until midnight on Sept 22nd.

The IMT Des Moines Marathon seeks experienced distance runners that have a strong desire to give back to the sport by serving as Van Meter Industrial, Inc. Pace Team Leaders for the Marathon and Half Marathon on October 17, 2010.

Marathon pace team goals will be spaced every 10 minutes from 3:00 to 4:00 hours and every 15 minutes from 4:00 to 5:30 hours. Half Marathon pace team goals will be every 10 minutes from 1:30 to 2:30 hours. Many of the 2009 pace team leaders are back for 2010, but as always there are a few positions to fill for each event. Tara Thomas is returning for her 7th year as the Van Meter Industrial Pace Team Coordinator for the IMT Des Moines Marathon.

Qualifications:
• Have run four or more marathons at 15 to 30 minutes better than the time that you plan to pace,
• or, have run three or more half marathons at 5 to 10 minutes better than the plan you plan to pace.
• Able to maintain a steady pace with respect to the terrain for the entire distance.
• Willing to act as a “moving coach” by creating an enthusiastic team atmosphere and offering
encouragement and advice throughout the race.

Responsibilities:
• Commit to maintain your pace and finish with a chip time between your goal time and 1 minute
ahead of your goal time (30 seconds for the half marathon).
• Carry a lightweight sign displaying your goal time during the entire race.
• Coach and motivate your team throughout the entire race.
• Wear a bright yellow (marathon) or red (half marathon) singlet that has a bib displaying your goal
time on the back.
• Take a two hour shift at the Pace Team booth at the Wellmark Blue Cross & Blue Shield Sports
and Fitness Expo on Friday or Saturday of race weekend,
• Prepare a handout to be given to interested runners who stop by the booth at the Expo (marathon
Pacers only). Examples from previous pace leaders will be provided to help you prepare your
handout.

Learie Jones Photo

Dawn Gildersleeve Photo

John Freude Photo

Learie Jones, Des Moines East High School
Dawn Gildersleeve, North Polk High School
John Freude, Des Moines Roosevelt High School

All three seniors lettered in cross country and demonstrated the highest scholastic aptitude. They were recommended by both their coach and their high school counselor.

Check back soon for more details!

SCHEDULE:
7:00am Registration opens
8:00am 5K Run/Walk starts

You can mail or drop off the registration form to West Des Moines Parks and
Recreation, P.O. Box 65320, 4200 Mills Civic Parkway, West Des Moines, IA, or register online at http://www.runningroom.com

Sign up now with GetMeRegistered

GetMeRegistered registration is open until 4/7. (the deadline for mail-in entries was 4/1; ) The 10th Annual Capital Striders Loop the Lake run marks the unofficial start of the racing season and is a must-do event for runners of all skill levels. The flat and fast 8K race will start at 8:00am, making 2+ laps around Gray’s Lake near downtown Des Moines. Following the 8K, the Little Lakers race, a race for kids ages 0 – 10 will be held at approximately 9:15am.

Each year, the Striders award three cross country athletes a one-time scholarship simply by completing an application and writing an essay on how running has played a role in their accomplishments. All the details can be found on the Scholarship page, but time is running short. You have only until April 2nd this year to apply!

For all the details, visit the official page