The Runner's Flat

List of Races & Contact Info.

Here is the NEW race calendar for 2008!
 
**To add your race please email runnersflat@gmail.com**
 
September
  Park to Park 5K & Half Marathon
  Date: Saturday, September 06, 2008
  Location: George Wyth State Park
  Waterloo, IA
  Race Time: 1/2 marathon Walk-6:30am; 1/2 marathaon run-7:30am; 5k-7:35am
  Entry fee: Before: June 1st-$14; July 1st-$16; August 8th-$18; Until Race Day-$20; Race Day-$25
  Events: 5K and Half Marathon
  Details: Come join the fun for Park 2 Park this year! Chip timing, prize money, race expo, pasta dinner, Mizuno tech tee's, and if you register by August 8th you will be able to customize your race bib! Trekman Racing will be donating portions of the proceeds to two very wothy causes once again this year: Black Hawk County Family and Children's Council. Race brochures are available at The Flat!

  Multiple Sclerosis 5K
  Date: Saturday, September 13, 2008
  Location: George Wyth State Park
  Waterloo, IA
  Registration: 9:00am
  Race Time: 9:30am
  Entry fee: FREE
  Events: 5k Run, Walk, & Roll
  Phone: 319-232-6671
  Details: Participants can walk, run, or roll. Runner's walkers, wheelchairs, bikes, and strollers are welcome. Celebrity host Jeff Kennedy (KWWL Weatherman). Receive a t-shirt with $25 or more in pledges!

  John Deere 10th Annual Fun Run/Walk
  Date: Saturday, September 13, 2008
  Location: John Deere Engine Works
  Waterloo, IA
  Registration: 7:00am
  Race Time: 8:00am
  Entry fee: $4.00 prior to August 29th; $5.00 August 30th and after
  Events: 5K Run/Walk
  Phone: The Deere Crossing - 319-292-6916
  Details: T-shirt pre-order ONLY through 29 August - $9.00 each. Pancake Breakfast 8:00 - 9:30am at $3.50 per person. Everyone that finishes the event will receive a medallion. Age Division placement recognized. Door prizes!!!

  The Best Dam Run
  Date: Saturday, September 20, 2008
  Location: Civic Center
  Waverly, IA
  Registration: 6:45-8:00am
  Race Time: 8:30am
  Events: 5k/10k Run & 5k Walk
  Phone: alan Gielau 319-352-5562
  Details: Waverly Kiwanis Club hosts The Best Dam Run. The Kiwanis Club is a non-profit service organization dedicated to promoting the youth! Packet pick-up is available Saturday, September 20 from 6:45-8am at the Waverly Civic Center.

  Scarecrow Scamper, 4 mile XC Race
  Date: Saturday, September 20, 2008
  Location: Hawkeye Community College
  Waterloo, IA
  Registration: 7:30 a.m. – 8:15 a.m
  Race Time: 8:30 a.m.
  Entry fee: By 9/13/08 - $20; Race Day - $25; Racers 14 and under - $15
  Events: 4 mile XC Race
  Phone: Stephanie Cherry (319) 296-2320 ext. 1088 or scher
  Details: All proceeds from this event will go towards student scholarships.

  Pushin 4 a Cure Pump and Run
  Date: Saturday, September 27, 2008
  Location:
  Details: More details to follow

  1st Annual 5K Run, Walk, Roll & Mini Memory Walk
  Date: Saturday, September 27, 2008
  Location: Cedar Falls Lutheran Home
  Cedar Falls, IA
  Race Time: 8:00am
  Events: 5k Run, Walk, & Roll
  Phone: Annie at avanderwerff@cflh.com
  Details: Proceeds from the event will support our promise to residents to build a state of the art Lifestyle Center to enhance daily living. A portion of the funds raised will also go to support the Alzheimer's Association. The event will include a Mini Memory Walk on campus at 9am, Music, Awards, and Raffle Drawings at 10am and Lunch at 10:30am.

  Peregrine Tri
  Date: Sunday, September 28, 2008
  Location: George Wyth State Park
  Waterloo, IA
  Events: Triathlon (1 miles swim, 22 mile bike, 6 mile run)
  Phone: 319-553-2118
  Details: Novice to elite individuals and relay teams welcome!!!

October
  Pinnacle Prairie 5K
  Date: Saturday, October 04, 2008
  Location: Pinnacle Prairie 5k
  Cedar Falls, IA
  Race Time: 9:00am
  Events: 5k Run/Walk
  Details: Packet pick-up is Friday, October 3rd from 5:00 - 7:00pm at The Runner's Flat.

  Pink Ribbon Run 5k
  Date: Saturday, October 04, 2008
  Location: Cedar Falls Library
  Cedar Falls, IA
  Registration: 7-8:00am
  Race Time: 8:00am
  Entry fee: $25 - includes official Pink Ribbon t-shirt
  Events: 5k Run/Walk
  Phone: 319-277-0213 or 319-277-8867
  Details: All proceeds benefit the Beyond Pink Team. No t-shirt guarantee after 9/24/08.

  Flat Tire Fall Festival
  Date: Saturday, October 11, 2008
  Location: Camp Ingawanis Boyscout Camp
  Waverly, IA
  Details: Trail run and mountain bike race! More details will follow!

  Iowa's Best Muscle/Potters Hands 5k run/walk
  Date: Saturday, October 11, 2008
  Location: Iowa's Best Muscle
  Cedar Falls, IA
  Race Time: 8:30am
  Details: register online @ Active.com or Allsportscentral. More details will follow.

  Run for the Roses 5k & 10k
  Date: Sunday, October 12, 2008
  Location: Ames
  Ames, IA
  Race Time: 9am - 5k; 10am - 10k
  Events: 5k & 10k
  Phone: Roman Lynch: 515-231-9995 or romanlynch@mchsi.com
  Details: 1000 runners! Omlet breakfast afterwards! For more information please visit www.isu-aoii.com\run.html.

  Grant Wheeler Memorial 5k
  Date: Saturday, October 18, 2008
  Location: Cedar Falls
  Details: Details will follow!

  Pathways 5K
  Date: Saturday, October 25, 2008
  Location:
  Events: 5K
  Details: More details to follow

November
  5 Sullivan's Brothers 5K and 10K
  Date: Saturday, November 01, 2008
  Location: 5 Sullivan's Brothers Convention Center
  Waterloo, IA
  Events: 5K and 10K
  Details: More details to follow

  Turkey Trot
  Date: Sunday, November 09, 2008
  Location: Hartman Reserve Nature Center
  Cedar Falls, IA
  Race Time: 2:00pm
  Details: More details will follow!

December
  Show Shuffle 5K
  Date: Saturday, December 06, 2008
  Location:
  Events: 5K
  Details: More details to follow

Marathon Links

Siouxland Lewis and Clark Mrthn. - Oct. 18
Des Moines Marathon - Oct. 19, 2008
On the Road for Education - Oct. 26, 2008
Quad Cities Marathon - September 28, 2008
Chicago Marathon - October 12, 2008
Twin Cities Marathon - October 5, 2008
Omaha Marathon - September 28, 2008
The Runner's Flat - 115 East 4th St. - Cedar Falls, IA 50613
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