Saturday, April 5, 2008
2008
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The 8th Annual Loop the Lake
Welcome to the 8th annual Loop the Lake run hosted by the
Capital Striders Running Club. This year, Loop the Lake will
continue with its traditional 8K run and 2-Mile walk courses
on the roads and trail at Gray's Lake Park near downtown Des
Moines.
The event will begin with the 8K race at 8:00 a.m., followed
at 8:15 a.m. by the start of the 2-Mile walk, and will conclude
with the Little Lakers races at 9:00 a.m.
Loop the Lake is a flat, fast course and is becoming a must-do
event for runners of all skill levels. With temperatures expected
to be moderate and great refreshments at the finish, this
run is enjoyable for all participants.
See you at the starting line!
The Events
The 8K race - 8:00 a.m.
2-Mile Walk - 8:15 a.m.
Little Lakers Race - 9:00 a.m.
The 8K course if 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. The 2-Mile
walk completes one loop 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 8:30 a.m. on race day.
There is no entry fee for the Little Lakers Run. Races begin
at 9:00 a.m. Free T-shirts for the 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 Active.com
$15 - Strider members (with current membership number) through
4/1
$20 - Non-members through 4/1
Mail in - Must be postmarked no later than
3/28
Download the entry form
Download full race brochure
$15 - Strider members (with current membership number)
$20 - Non-members
DO NOT MAIL AFTER MARCH 28!
Packet pick-up
April 4: All entries $30
Race Day, April 5: All entries $35
Registration is required, but there is no fee for the Little
Lakers
NO ENTRY FEE REFUNDS
Moisture control shirt sizes are guaranteed for the first
400 registrations received by 3/15 and cotton shirt sizes
for registrations received by 3/28.
Packet Pick-Up
4:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Friday, April 4, Raccoon
River Brewing Company located at the corner of 10th and
Mulberry
6:30 a.m. - 7:30 a.m. Saturday, April 5 at Gray's Lake Park
Shirt size not guaranteed the day of the race.
Participants Receive
Short sleeve moisture control shirts will be guaranteed to
the first 400 registrants. After 400 registrations, registrants
will receive short sleeve cotton shirts. Great post-race refreshments.
Awards
Awards will be given to overall 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 1st Masters;
plus to the top 3 places in 5-year age groups through age
70, male and female. Only one award per person. Winners can
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 also be posted on the Capital Striders
web site (right here) at www.CapitalStriders.org no later
than Sunday, April 6th.
Volunteer
Want to help out at this year's race? Click
here to access our online volunteer application and choose
Loop the Lake.
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