Anybody interested in doing this with me?
OKLAHOMA'S ULTIMATE CHALLENGE: WORLD'S HIGHEST HILL 5-MILER
RACE DATE: Saturday, May 22, 2004
COURSE and LOCATION: 5-Mile starting point to finish line course up
Cavanal Hill, the proclaimed World's Highest Hill in Poteau, Oklahoma. The
1,999-foot steep ascent overlooks breathtaking views of the surrounding
scenery. This Race is a great way to train future races. Be one of the
first to conquer 'The Hill'.
Poteau is located 30 miles south of I-40 just 45 minutes west of Fort
Smith, Arkansas and is nestled at the foothills of the Ouachita Mountain
Range.
Starting Point is at the corner of Witteville Road and Hughes Drive.
Plenty of nearby parking available at the Prmary School. Transportation
Will be provided back to the parking lot from the top of Cavanal after the
Race.
Individual/Team Walkers wanting to conquer the Hill are also welcome.
TIME: Race begins at 9am. A 3-hour time limit has been set. This is
basically a 35-minute per mile pace. Rain or shine (except in the case of
lightning). This race is great for all walkers and runners.
AWARDS: 1st, 2nd, 3rd place awards for Overall Male and Female; Standard
Age Group Awards for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd placers; Fastest Team Awards (3
person Team members). Team Finishers Award for team with the most
finishers
AID: Water, Fluid Replacement at all checkpoint stations. Certified
Sports Medicine Practitioner on hand at Finish Line as well as medical personnel and first responders at the checkpoint stations. Fully equipped First Aid stations at mile 1.5 and mile 3.
BENEFITS: Profits will benefit Leflore County Special Olympians to attend
their State Meet. This non-profit organization provides year-round sports
training and competitions to over 250 area individuals with mental
retardation and other disabilities. The organization pays the fees and
expenses of the State Games for over 150 athletes costing approx. $10,000.
LODGING AND ANTEMINITIES: A packet is available with discounted coupons
exclusively for the runners and their families from local hotels,
restaurants and shopping. There is a lot for families members to do
during the Run.
CONTACTS:
Tom Brennan: 918-647-2303
brennant@phs.poteau.k12.ok.us
106 Michelle Drive, Poteau, OK 74953
Jan Stone: 918-647-4238
sjkstone@alltel.net Fax: 918-963-4866
200 Willa Drive, Poteau, OK 74953
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Entry Fees: $20 Race Day
$18 Early Registration
Send to: Tom Brennan
106 Michelle Dr.
Poteau, OK 74953
Call: (918) 647-2303
Fax: (918) 963-4866 Attn: Jan Stone
I know that running a road race is a potentially hazardous activity. I
should not enter unless I am medially able and properly trained. I also
know that there will be a possibility of traffic on the course. I assume
the risk of running in traffic. I also assume any and all other risks
associated with running this event including but not limited to, falls,
contact with other participants, the effects of the weather and the
conditions of the roads, all such risks being known and appreciated by me.
Furthermore, I agree to yield to all emergency vehicles. I also am fully
aware that baby strollers and wheels of any kind (except competitive
wheelchairs), animals and head phones re strictly prohibited and I agree
not to have them on the course. Knowing these facts, and in consideration of
your accepting my entry, I hereby for myself, my heirs, executors,
administrators or anyone else who might claim on my behalf, covenant not
to sue, and waive and release and discharge any and all race sponsors, race
officials, volunteers, local and state police including any and all of
their agents, employees assigned or anyone acting for or on their behalf from
any and all claims or liability for death, personal injury or property damage
of any kind or nature whatsoever arising out of, or in the course of, my
participating in this event whether same be caused by negligence or fault.
This release and waiver extends to all claims of every kind or nature
whatsoever, foreseen or unforeseen, know or unknown. The undersigned
grants permission to sponsors or agents authorized by them to use any photos,
video tapes, motion pictures, or any other record of this event for any purpose.
Minors accepted only with a parent or guardian's signature.
Participant's Signature (parent/guardian if under 18):
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