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present
the
22nd
Road O Cross
at Living History Farms
Off-Road Races
(For information call 800-529-7684
toll free)
November 18th, 2000 at 9 AM
brought to you by the
Central Iowa Running Club
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Central Iowa’s Biggest Single
Running Race (2497 finishers in the 5+ mile)
is the Biggest Cross Country Race in the U.S!
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Make the decision -
to be a part of the most unique race in the Midwest. You must be ready to; climb
fences, wade through creeks, avoid cows, pigs and deer, and claw your way to the
top of gullies with over 2000 other runners of questionable senses. It’s a great
way to end the racing season and have some war stories to talk about all winter long.
Be sure to bring a change of clothes and dress warm enough for the ‘outdoors in November’
awards ceremony. Don’t wear anything that you might want to keep. This race is a
place to have a good “dirty ole’
time!
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“Living History Farms is the
best agricultural museum anywhere."
Dr. Terry Sharrer
Smithsonian Institute
August 7, 1996
The proceeds from the
Road O Cross Race are split between the
General Operating Fund of the farm
( $10,001 from the 1999 race)
and the Capital Striders Scholarship Fund.
Information on the scholarship fund is available
here
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Again this year (2000) the
Living History Farms Race
will also be a Special Event for the;
The Des Moines Area Religious Council's
Emergency Food Pantry
This charity provides needed food items to
all people .
Bring a non-perishable food item to donate and you will be eligible
for the
door prize drawing for pairs of
Adidas running shoes.
These will be giving away during the award ceremony!
*Also check the ‘Special rate for food items under the housing
catagory below!
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Common Questions:
Will it be cold? Probably!
Will I get wet? Probably!
Will I get dirty? Probably!
Do I need gloves? Yes!
What's the course?
Exactly how far is it?
We'll know on Nov. 20th
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Entry
form
Here
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At 11AM.
There will be a raffle for all the participants who bring food items for pairs of
Adidas shoes and other door prizes.
You will need to be present to win. The raffle takes place during the awards ceremony.
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Sign up
at Runner Stuff
Fri. Nov. 17th
from 2 to 7 PM.
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Last minute registration at L.H.F.
on Sat. 18th from
7:30 to 8:30AM
$25
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Questions;
call us at;
800/529-7684
or local at 277-4785
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5+ mile Awards;
First Place - Turkeys,
2nd - Ducks,
3rd - 4th Chickens,
5th - 9th Cornish Hens
Also Special Trophies to all age winners!
| Age cate. |
Men
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Wm
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| 14 & under |
3
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2
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| 15 to 18 |
9
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7
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| 19 to 24 |
8
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7
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| 25 to 29 |
7
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5
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| 30 to 34 |
7
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4
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| 35 to 39 |
7
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3
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| 40 to 44 |
6
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4
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| 45 to 49 |
5
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3
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| 50 to 54 |
4
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2
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| 55 to 59 |
2
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2
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| 60 & up |
2
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1
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1+ mile Awards;
Award to first place male and female only!
Kids Race;
Kids will run varying distances depending on age (1 - 9 yrs.).
All kids will receive finisher's ribbons saying "Winner".
Awards Ceremony
& Results;
The awards ceremony will be immediately following the children's race outside the
Visitors Center. Results will be posted by 11 A.M.
if at all possible.
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Team Race
Team competition in the 5+ mile race only. Teams will consist of at least 3 individuals.
The top three members score, (in Coed division four, two members of each sex) on
a total time basis. Awards in the following divisions:
Team Awards
Special Farm Trophies!
| Division |
Men
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Wm
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| High School |
6
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3
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| Open (19 to 39) |
6
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3
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| Masters (40 up) |
2
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2
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| Coed Teams |
Mixed
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| Middle School Coed |
2
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| Open Coed |
4
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Don’t Get Lost
Hopefully, that got your attention. Now for the information on how to get
to the farm. If you’re coming from the North, we’d like you to take an alternate
exit. Last year it took people 45 minutes to go the last mile because of the rush
of people getting off at the farm exit. This year, if you are coming from the north,
leave Interstate 80/35 at the 86th St exit. Take it south (into town) to Hickman
Rd. Turn west (right) and you can come into the farm at the East Entrance, next to
the Girl Scout Office. If we all do this It should help with the terrible backup
trying to get off the Interstate at Hickman.
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Here is how to get to the Race Site
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Race start time - 9 AM
For information call 800-529-7684 toll free.
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Places to spend the night.
Ask for the 'Farm’s Race' or 'Runner Stuff' rate and save.
Rooms are being held through Nov. 10th.
*Comfort Suites - on the L.H.F.'s grounds, 800-395-7675 $69
*The
Sleep Inn - on the L.H.F.'s grounds, 877-233-0333 $49
Four Point Hotel Des Moines West, (Sheraton) $59
across the street from LHF, 800-325-3535
*Bring
in non-perishable food item and receive $3 off
the ‘special group rate!’
also in the area
Nearby Hotels;
Heartland Inn West Des Moines, 1/2 mile from LHF, 800-334-3277
Fairfield Inn, Clive, 1/2 mile from LHF, 800-228-2800
Courtyard by Marriott, 1/2 mile from LHF, 800-321-2211.
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