31st Living History Farms Off-Road Races November 21, 2009 at 9:00 AM http://www.fitnesssports.com/November_races/LivHistFarms/LivingHistoryRaceSmall.jpg This sounds like a great event for all you runners and adventure course people. We can work out carpooling situations and talk about whether we would like to go up there the night before instead of leaving at 5AM that Saturday. This should be a lot of fun and a once a year event. I encourage anyone that is interested to please go to the Pre-Register section of this page. The 31st Living History Farms race celebrates your running with a NEW! Hot Post Race Meal brought to you by the Iowa Beef Industry Council and the Iowa Machine Shed Restaurant, VIP packet pick-up, chip timing, and youth runs, You will again be challenged by the worldÃÂ's richest farm land as you wade through creeks, dodge farm animals and claw your way to the top of gullies with 7500 (limit) other runners of questionable senses. ItÃÂ's a great way to end the racing season and experience running stories to re-live and re-tell throughout the winter. Stay for the ÃÂ"Outdoors in NovemberÃÂ" post race lunch, door prizes and awards ceremony. Quick Video of Last Years Race Toll free phone number 800-529-7684 Events / Start Times: ÃÂ 9:00 a.m. 7-Mile Race starts adjacent to the Visitor's Center. ÃÂ 10:45 a.m. Youth Races start near the awards stage. Site: Living History Farms, Interstate 80 & Hickman Road, Urbandale, Iowa. Mapquest link here. Race Packets: Friday November 20, 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday November 21, 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., shirt size not guaranteed VIP Package ÃÂ- a great donation to Living History Farms: Make a great donation to Living History Farms! Donate $100 (tax deductible) to the LHF in addition to your entry fee and receive a special LHF race limited edition gift, Farm Pottery and guaranteed shirt size whenever you arrive. You will also be allowed to start the race in the front area. Any Questions? 1-800-529-7684 or steve@fitnesssports.com Chip Timing - Scoring based on Gun Time. All runners must wear a chip provided by the race. No chip = no time. The start will be wider and no start mats will be used to allow for a safe and speedy race. Line up by ability! Race Shirt: All 7 mile entrants receive a 100% cotton long sleeve Adidas running shirt. We need to order these 2 months out so arrive early and get your requested size. http://www.fitnesssports.com/November_races/LivHistFarms/PIC00025x.jpg Downloadable 2009 Registration Form $32.00 pre-registration (through 11/7 at 11:59 PM US/Central) - CLICK HERE 2444 entered as of 8 AM on Oct. 13th. Entry Fees for the 7-mile race (must be at least 12 years old to enter): Runners may enter by US mail, at Fitness Sports or online at GetMeRegistered.com ÃÂ $32 -- through Sat., Nov. 7 (Capital Strider members $27) **No US mail registration after November 7! ÃÂ $45 -- Sun, Nov. 8 through Noon Wed., Nov. 18 register online or in person at Fitness Sports only! **No onsite registration at packet pickup- No Refunds ÃÂ Add $100 to your entry fee for the VIP treatment and a wonderful donation to the Living History Farms (tax deductible) ÃÂ Youth Races--Free (11 and under) with optional t-shirt purchase for $5 at Fri. packet pickup or at the start on Sat. Other Questions? 1-800-529-7684 or steve@fitnesssports.com No refunds! All proceeds go to Central Iowa charities and community projects. NEW! Post Race Meal! This year the Iowa Machine Shed Restaurant and the Iowa Beef Industry Council with be combining with us to provide all registered runners with a hot meal. Beef Stew with made from scratch biscuits and pumpkin bars with be served with cider and coffee following the race. Oh yea, there will be Donuts!! Course Map Youth Races - Free (11 yrs. and under) start at 10:45 a.m. near the awards stage: The youth races will have distances of 50-100 yds. for ages 1-5; quarter mile for ages 6-8 and a half mile for ages 9-11. All youth will receive finisherÃÂ's ribbons. This will be true cross-country running for the younger runners. Awards: 7-Mile Individual Awards (chip time this year): Special awards to the top male and female finishers (also included in age awards). Age Divisions - 12 to 14 (awards to 2 male, 2 female); 15 to 18 (5, 5); 19 to 24 (5, 5); 25 to 29 (5, 5); 30 to 34 (5, 5); 35 to 39 (5, 5); 40 to 44 (5, 4);45 to 49 (5, 3); 50 to 54( 5, 3); 55 to 59 (3, 2); 60 to 64 (3, 2); 65 to 69 (2, 1); 70 & up (2, 1). First Place - Turkey, 2nd - 5th Chickens. Also special Farm Pottery for 1st thru 5th. Poultry awards not claimed on race day will be donated to area charities. 7-Mile Team Awards (gun time for safety): Teams consist of at least three runners. Coed division must have at least four runners, two male and two female. The top members score on a total time basis. Special Farm Pottery (maximum 5 awards per team) - High School Teams (awards to 4 male teams, 4 female teams); Open (4, 4); Masters, all members age 40 & up (2, 2) and Coed (4). Race Number Assignments on the Web: A complete list of all pre-registered entrants will be posted at www.FitnessSports.com on Thursday, November 19. No Race Day entries !! Awards Ceremony & Results (on the stage near the food shelter): The awards ceremony will be immediately following the youth races at 11 a.m. Door Prizes (prior to the awards ceremony) for participants who bring a donation to the DMARC Food Pantry for six pairs of Adidas running shoes. All the participants will be eligible for other drawings. Keep your race number, must be present to win. Complete Web Results: Full results will be posted on the web by 6 p.m. Saturday, November 21 at www.FitnessSports.com A Great Race for Some Great Causes: The "Farm Race" raises funds for Living History Farms and more. Over the last 10 years, the race has given $290,000 to the Living History Farms (a not-for-profit museum). The race has also funded the Capital Striders endowment for scholarships to area senior cross country athletes; raised food/money for the Des Moines Area Religious Council Food Pantry and donated to area age-group track & swimming teams, the American Red Cross, the Boy Scouts of America, the M.D.A., and area Fire Departments. Proceeds from the race help sponsor area races, purchase equipment and racing supplies used at road races and middle school/ high school XC meets. All proceeds go to non-profit entities. Bring a non-perishable food item to donate and you will be eligible for the door prize drawing for 6 pairs of Adidas running shoes. These will be giving away during the award ceremony! Door Prizes Bring a donation to the DMARC Food Pantry & be entered to win 1 of 6 pairs of Adidas running shoes. All participants are eligible for the many other drawings. Door prize drawings will be prior to the awards ceremony. Keep race number, must be present to win. Special Instructions: Because of the chance of injury or loss - no dogs, cell phones, listening devices, jewelry, car keys or props like swords, lances, etc. may be taken on the course. Runners under age 12 are not allowed in 7 mile. The crowd is too dangerous! Common Questions: Will it be cold? Probably! Will I get wet? Probably! Will I get dirty? Probably! Do I need gloves? Yes! Exactly how far is it? 7 miles Parking: If you arrive after 8 a.m. it may take 30 minutes to park. So arrive early, join the fun, check out thousands in costume and view the farm with clean shoes (soon to be muddy). Car Pool and Get Here Early! Parking is very limited. If you're coming from the North or East take an alternate exit. Leave Interstate 80/35 at the 86th St. exit. Take it south to Hickman Road, turn west (right) and you will enter the farm at the East Entrance, next to the Girl Scout Office. Listen to KGGO-FM 95 for last-minute updates. Police will direct traffic entering and leaving the grounds. All buses and RVs should plan on coming in the east gate near the Girl Scout Office. Listen to KGGO-FM 95 for last-minute updates. Police will direct traffic for entering and leaving the grounds! Other Questions? 1-800-529-7684 or steve@fitnesssports.com