Saturday, April 10, 2010

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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.

Unfortunately, due to the number of participants and the narrow trail, we are no longer able to accommodate walkers in the event.

The 8K course is USTAF certified and is run on a twelve foot wide (in most sections), relatively flat asphalt trail. This race completes just over two loops around the lake.

Little Lakers Run
Children 10 years old and younger will be placed in age groupings and will run distances of 100 – 400 meters along the path. Pre-registration is required prior to 8:45 a.m. on race day. There is no entry fee for the Little Lakers Run. Races begin approximately 9:15am. Free T-shirts for the first 50 registrants. Ribbons for all participants.

Getting There
Gray’s Lake Park is located south of downtown on Fleur Drive. From I-235 take the M.L. King exit and head south 1.5 miles to the park entrance. Parking will be on the west side of Fleur Drive at Waterworks Park. [Map]

Registration
Online via GetMeRegistered.com
$20 – Strider members (current membership number required) through 3/31
$25 – Non-members through 3/31
$35 – At packet pickup or day of race (All Entries)

Mail in – Must be postmarked no later than 4/1
Downloadable registration form
Do not mail after April 1st!

Registration is required, but there is no fee for the Little Lakers
NO ENTRY FEE REFUNDS

Packet Pick-Up
4:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Friday, April 9, Raccoon River Brewing Company located at the corner of 10th and Mulberry
6:30 a.m. – 7:30 a.m. Saturday, April 10 at Gray’s Lake Park
Shirt size not guaranteed the day of the race.

Participants Receive
Race shirt for the first 500 pre-registered
Great post-race food and refreshments for all

Awards
Awards will be given to overall 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 1st Masters; plus to the top 3 places in 10-year age groups through age 70+, male and female. Only one award per person.
Winners may claim prizes at the designated Awards Table starting at 8:45 a.m.

Results
Printed race results will be available 30 minutes after the 8K race concludes and will be available on the Capital Striders web site (right here) at www.CapitalStriders.org no later than Sunday, April 11th.

2009 Results
2008 Results – Pictures
2007 Results – Pictures
2006 Results – Pictures
2005 Results – Pictures
2004 Results – Pictures
2003 Results
2002 Results
2001 Results