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O'Round the Loch Run
  - March 15, 2008

 

  The O'Round the Loch Run will be held regardless of weather.

 

Preregistration: Please complete the registration form below. You are required to mail in your registration fee via regular mail or call with your credit card information.

Questions may be e-mailed to:
swellness@iowalakes.edu

Send check to:
Iowa Lakes Community College
Attn. Angie Roethler
3200 College Drive
Emmetsburg, IA 50536
Phone: 1-800-242-5108 ext. 5201 or (712) 852-5201.

 

 

The 2005 race was held "regardless of weather!"
 
Race-Day Registration & Preregistration Check In: Registration for race day participants and Check In for pre-registered participants can be done at the Arthur and Audrey Smith Wellness Center, 3200 College Drive on the east side of Iowa Lakes Community College, from 7:30-8:30 a.m. T-shirts will be distributed with race packets and numbers at that time. Extra T-shirts will be available for purchase. Walk-in registration is $30 from noon March 14th through the day of the race - so register early!!!!
  
Start & Finish: All races will start and finish at the Smith Wellness Center.  The 13.1 mile race and 13.1 mile runners will begin the race at 8:30 am.  The 10K race will begin at 8:40 am.  The 5K runners will begin at 9:00 am and the 1.7 fun/run walk will start at 9:10 am.
 
Half Marathon (13.1 Mile): Four runners to a team, each running approximately 3.275 miles of the 13.1 mile race. The runners will pass a baton to a fellow team member at designated water stations along the route. All four runners register under one team name they choose. There is no age or gender category for this event. Please list on registration form the order your team members will run. (1st quarter, 2nd quarter, 3rd and anchor). Teams may consist of mixed ages and combine male and female runners.
 

Smith Wellness Center: All race participants will be given a FREE day pass to the facility the day of the race.

The Emmetsburg Public Library will be open the day of the Race. (Located across from the Wellness Center.)

 
Course: All races are around or in the vicinity of Five Island Lake.
 
Food: Fresh fruit and bagels will be available to every participant.
 
Aid Stations: Water stations are provided for the 1/2 marathon race at the 1/2 marathon relay hand-offs and along the course of the 10K and 5K and at the Wellness Center.
 
Shower & Toilet Facilities: All facilities are available at the Arthur and Audrey Smith Wellness Center.  A Port-a-Potty will be located at an intersection close to the half way point of the 1/2 Marathon and 1/2 Marathon relay.
 

Awards Ceremony: The Awards Ceremony starts at approximately 11 a.m. at the Arthur and Audrey Smith Wellness Center Gymnasium.

Trophies will be awarded to the overall men’s and women’s 1.7 Mile Fun Run/Walk, 5K, 10K, and 1/2 marathon  race. 1/2 marathon relay overall winners will receive trophies. Medals will be awarded for first place, second place and third place finishers in each age division—13 & under, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59 & 60 and over.

 

Weekend Fun: This is the weekend of the annual St. Patrick’s celebration in Emmetsburg featuring Dignitaries from Ireland. Friday activities: Ceili Fun Night; Saturday activities: Lad and Lassie Talent Program, Irish Stew Dinner, Irish Tea, Parade, Banquet and Dance; Sunday activities: Irish Mass. For more information, please contact the St. Patrick’s Headquarters at 712-852-4326.

Then join us again on June 28, 2008, for “Bob McCartan Memorial Scholarship Sprint Tri-Athlon” Test your stamina in our 7th year of the event. Swim 500 yards in Five Island Lake, bike 12 miles around the area followed by a 5K run. Stay and enjoy a day of fun activities around our beautiful lake. Please contact us by May 1 for more information.

 

2008 ENTRY FORM  - RACE DATE - MARCH 15, 2008

Name:  Last    First  Middle Initial
Mailing Address: Street  
City      State        Zip   
Email Address:  
Phone:
Female:

Male:   

Age:

 
T-shirt Size: (Check one)
Adult S   Adult M   Adult L   Adult XL   Adult XXL
Extra T-shirts will be sold the day of the race for $12. T-shirt cannot be guaranteed if registering after March 3, 2008
 
Events:
1.7 Mile Fun Run/Walk $25
5 Kilometer Run $25
10 Kilometer Run $25
13.1 Mile Race $25
13.1 Mile Relay Team of 4 $100. ($25/person)
     Team Name:
     Team Members: Order Running: (Ex. John Doe 1st quarter, Bob Smith 2nd quarter etc)
      
      
      
      
 

By clicking the "Submit" button below, you agree to the following terms and conditions:

In consideration of accepting this entry, I or my executors, heirs and administrators, do hereby release and discharge Iowa Lakes Community College, the Smith Wellness Center, the City of Emmetsburg, St. Pat’s Association and all other volunteers from claim, damages and any actions whatsoever in connection with the “O’Round the Loch Run.” I recognize and assume the risk inherent in running a road race, including but not limited to the risk of injury associated with strenuous physical exercise, the risk of running near traffic and the risk of uncertain running conditions. This release extends to all claims of every kind or nature whatsoever, foreseen or unforeseen, known or unknown. I certify that I am in sufficient physical condition to participate in this event, assuming a higher degree of conditioning in preparation for a cold weather run.  I also give permission for the free use of my name and/or pictures for publicity or solicitation.
 

Name:   Date: 
 

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