Quickie #1:  The Wall Street Journal published an interesting article about Meb Keflezighi. Meb, you may recall, won this year's Boston Marathon, and is now going for a win at Sunday's New York City Marathon. The article has some interesting tidbits about his training methods. "Running Away With It: How American Meb Keflezighi Is Shaking Up the Marathon World"

Quickie #2:  Ultramax Sports is expanding its offerings to include its first-ever bicycle race.  The Rocheport Roubaix is scheduled for Sunday, February 15th--one week before the long-established Froze Toes road race put on by the Columbia Bike Club.  The race website says the race is on gravel, so at least some of the course will be on the Katy Trail.

Ultramax also announced another new event, the Mid-America Multisport National Championship, will be held at Innsbrook on September 12th.  The race will also serve as USA Triathlon's National Club Championship.

It looks like this new race will replace Halfmax, which was resurrected by Ultramax this year and held in conjunction with Quartermax and Octomax in June.  Despite lots of promotion, Halfmax only had 115 participants--certainly far fewer than what they had hoped, and nowhere near the 400+ participants the race once attracted.  Halfmax was first held in 2003, but Ultramax may have finally pulled the plug on it. 

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WEEKEND EVENTS FOR NOVEMBER 1-2

Anyone racing on Sunday is reminded that Daylight Savings Time ends at 2:00 a.m. that morning. 

The last, big race weekend of the year is here for Lake-area runners.  More runners will be racing this weekend than on any other weekend through the end of the year.  For many, this weekend marks the end of the race season.

Two of the best and most popular races are on tap this weekend.

In the Lake area, the Give 'Em The Bird 5K Run, 1-Mile Walk and Kids Fun Run is on Saturday in Versailles.  Race-day registration opens at  7:00 a.m. at Versailles Total Fitness.  The 5K and 1-mile walk start at 9:00 a.m.  This event is truly the Super Bowl of 5Ks, with a live radio broadcast, a live rendition of the national anthem, a musical group and the Versailles High School cheerleaders along the course route, professional chip timing, and a really cute kids race. More details can be found further down this column under "Upcoming Events".

Whether you are attending the race or not, be sure to tune your radio to race co-sponsor KS95.1-FM on Saturday morning to hear program director J.T. Gerlt broadcast live from the starting line. (It's a rare treat to be able to hear a live radio broadcast from a 5K while you're on your way to participate in it.) 

On Sunday is the most popular out-of-town race for Lake-area runners--the Bass Pro Outdoor Fitness Festival's marathon, marathon relay, half marathon and 5K.  We have thirty-four runners (so far) making the trip to Springfield.  Good luck to everyone running. 

We also want to wish the best of luck on Saturday to the high school cross country runners from Eldon, Osage and Versailles who will be competing in the Class 3 district championships in Moberly, and Camdenton High School's Faith Scheidemantle, who will be competing in the Class 4 sectionals in Nixa. 

Finally, we want to wish good luck and safe travels to Terry Atteberry and Angela Martin, who will be competing (along with 50,000-plus other runners) in the New York City Marathon, and Todd Raney, who will be running the BG26.2 Marathon in Bowling Green, Kentucky, on Sunday.

Elsewhere:

Springfield and southwest Missouri:

Bass Pro Marathon, Marathon Relay, Half Marathon & 5K, Sunday
Other running events

St. Louis:   

St. Louis Half Marathon & 5K, Sunday
Other running events

Kansas City area: 

Kansas Half Marathon & 5K, Sunday
Other running events

Most of the Lake Area Runners will be racing this weekend, so don't expect any local runs by the group.

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THE LAST BIG RACE WEEKEND OF THE YEAR
FOR LAKE-AREA RUNNERS

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ROLL CALL FOR BASS PRO

MARATHON
Denise Baker (first marathon)
Tania Maschhoff (first marathon)
Erin Oswalt (first marathon)
Amy Harrell
Jim McDermott
Lee Ann Shipman

MARATHON RELAY

Lake Area Runners #1:
Curtis Wehmeyer
Tami Wehmeyer
Charles Pitts
Chad Van Buren
Amanda Saltzman

Lake Area Runners #2:
Anita Leyva
Jennifer Newman
Shannon Curnutt
Richard Curnutt
Jesse Shields

HALF MARATHON
Carrie Case
Scott Gladden
Randy Holtmeyer
Pete Leyva
Amy Manes
Ashley Mattli
Taylor Mauk
Eric Newman
Reagan Page
Scott Page
Ashley Sperling
David Sperling
Cambre Thrasher
Tammara Vitelli
Shawn Wood
Unnamed (at runner's request)

5K
Christi Luttrell
Ryan Page

Please let me know of any corrections, additions or deletions to the above. You can very quickly do so by using the chat box on the right-hand side of this page, or by e-mail.

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ROCK ISLAND TRAIL (updated October 29th)

An advisory committee for the City of Eldon held a public meeting Monday night (October 27th) to introduce the proposed Rock Island Trail project to a group of 50-60 interested citizens, property owners and others in attendance.

A few months ago, this proposed hiking/biking trail on the unused Rock Island railroad line that passes through Eldon and Versailles, and extends across most of Missouri, looked like it might never happen. Ameren Missouri, which owns the railroad line through a subsidiary, was considering selling it, essentially guaranteeing that a recreational trail would never be built on it. Instead, Ameren decided to abandon the line and turn it over to the Missouri State Parks for construction of a trail. Ameren's plan requires approval by the federal government and, if approved, Ameren will then have to remove the track and ties before trail construction can begin. If all goes according to plan, trail construction could begin in about two or three years.

The rail line is 145 miles long. Building a trail of that length could take 10 years or more, depending on funding. It's likely to be completed in segments, with the most difficult and expensive segments built last.

After following developments with the proposed trail these past two years, the biggest surprise from Monday's meeting is that it looks like this trail will indeed be built. The small communities like Eldon, Versailles and many others that grew up mostly because of the Rock Island rail line--and which then suffered as rail service was discontinued--are now looking to the conversion of the abandoned rail line to recreational use as a stimulus for economic development. They are pushing the project heavily, and the state representatives for the districts in which these cities are located are helping it along. (A number of state representatives, as well as a member of Sen. Claire McCaskill's staff, were at Monday night's meeting.) There's a lot of momentum for the project, politicially speaking.

There's still a long way to go and lots of hurdles to overcome, but I think there's a very good chance that in the next five years we'll see a segment of the Rock Island Trail completed near the Lake area. The best bet would be the 18-mile stretch between Eldon and Versailles.

This really is great news.

Here's the Lake Sun's take on the meeting.

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NIGHT GLOW COSTUME CRAWL FUN RUN/WALK (updated October 26th)

The weather gods blessed the first annual Night Glow Costume Crawl fun run/walk with phenomenal weather on Saturday night (October 25th).  It helped to bring out about thirty runners and walkers, plus some costumed characters, to Bob Shore Stadium for a benefit for Camdenton High School's Pride of the Lake Marching Band.  Everyone had a great time.

Click on photo for a larger image.

The top male and female finishers of the two-mile race around the high school track were Nigher Alfaro and Isabella Vitelli.

 
Left photo:  Nigher Alfaro leads the rest of the Alfaro clan around the track. Right photo: Costumed characters from one of the greatest movies of all time,The Wizard of Oz.

Many more photos can be found here.

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ROTARY ROUTE 66 RUN OF LEBANON (updated October 25th)

Congratulations to our four Lake-area runners who competed in the Rotary Club of Lebanon's third annual Rotary Route 66 Run on Saturday (October 25th) in Lebanon. 

Paula O'Connor was our top female finisher, in 26:09, and won the women's 51-59 age group over five other competitors. Curtis Wehmeyer took third place (of eight competitors) in the male 31-40 age group with a 22:42 finish. Jayna Gray ran a 28:30, and placed second (of four) in the female 31-40 age group. Finally, Scott Gray crossed in 43:23 and finished eighth (of eight) in the male 31-40 age group.

Full results can be found here.       

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CLASS 4, DISTRICT 5 HIGH SCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS (posted October 25th) 

Camdenton High School had six boys and five girls competing in the Class 4, District 5 cross country championship at Ha Ha Tonka State Park on Saturday (October 25th).  The top male and female finishers were seniors Cole Roam and Faith Scheidemantle, who finished in 19:13 and 20:38, respectively.  Results for all runners are shown below. 

For finishing among the top 30 runners, Faith Scheidemantle will advance to the Class 4 sectionals on Saturday, November 1st, in Nixa.  Qualifiers at the sectionals will compete in the state championships to be held on Saturday, November 8th, in Jefferson City.

Osage, Eldon and Versailles will be competing in the Class 3, District 5 championship on Saturday, November 1st, in Moberly. Qualifiers from that championship will also advance to the state champtionship a week later.

The full race results can be found here.

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I-35 CHALLENGE (updated October 25th)

The I-35 Challenge is a partnership between the Waddell & Reed Kansas City Marathon and the Des Moines Marathon, that offers 50 marathon and 150 half marathon runners the opportunity to participate in both races and earn a special medal and finisher's t-shirt for finishing. 

Results have been posted for the two-race finish times for participants in the challenge.  Ashley Pryor had the fastest combined finish time among the 25 women who completed the marathon challenge, with a combined 8:03:55.  Todd Raney had a combined marathon time of 8:07:11, which was ninth among the 21 men who finished. 

The full results can be found here. (Please note that the title incorrectly says "Half Marathon".)     

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GIVE 'EM THE BIRD 5K RUN, 1-MILE WALK & KIDS FUN RUN (posted May 27th)

Versailles Total Fitness' fourth annual Give 'Em The Bird 5K run, 1-mile walk and kids' quarter-mile fun run will be held on Saturday, November 1st.  It starts at 9:00 a.m. at Versailles Total Fitness at 131 N. Monroe (course map).  As in previous years, proceeds from the event will help local families in need during the holiday season; last year's event raised $6,000 for Food for Morgan County.

Give 'Em The Bird has the biggest "wow" factor of any 5K in the Lake area.  Last year's race, for instance, included a live radio broadcast and music by race co-sponsor KS95.1 at the start/finish line, a live singing of the national anthem, a live musical group performing in front of the Morgan County courthouse, the Versailles High School cheerleaders cheering along the course, and plenty of course support from the police, firefighters, and volunteers.  To top it off, the kids fun run was the cutest race we watched all year.  Still not convinced you want to go?  Watch this.   

Registration is now open online, or you can download a registration form to mail to or drop off at Versailles Total Fitness.   The entry fee is $25 if you register on or before October 31st, or $35 on race day.  T-shirts can only be guaranteed to those who register by October 15th. 

There's no entry fee, but also no t-shirt, for participants in the kids fun run.  Participants will, however, receive finishers ribbons.   

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FREEZIN' 5K FUN RUN/WALK & CHILLIN' FOR CHILI COOK-OFF (updated October 10th)

The fifth annual run/walk in memory of Camdenton police officer Floyd Sanders and two others--Mike Marshall and Iris Carnahan--in our community who succumbed to pancreatic cancer will be held on Saturday, November 8th at the Linn Creek City Park (map).   This year's event will also include a chili cook-off shortly after the 5K.  Proceeds from both events will go to the Lustgarten Foundation to support research for a cure for pancreatic cancer.  Everyone is encouraged to wear purple on the day of the event.

The Freezin' 5K will begin at 10:00 a.m., with race-day registration beginning at 9:00 a.m.   The entry fee is $25 for individuals, or $50 for families up to four.  To guarantee your t-shirt on race day, you must register by October 24th.  Click here to download a registration form.

The Chillin' for Chili Cook-Off begins with registration at 11:30 a.m., followed by serving at noon, judging at 12:30, and awards at 1:30. The entry fee is $50 for teams up to four people. For full details and to download a registration form, click here.

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LAKER 5K TURKEY TROT (posted October 20th)

The Laker 5K Turkey Trot--the Lake area's only Thanksgiving Day run--returns for a fifth year on November 27th.  The race starts at 9:00 a.m. at Camdenton High School.  Race-day registration opens at 7:30 a.m. 

The entry fee is $20 for individuals, or $15 per person for families of three or more, for those registering on or before November 18th.  Only those who pre-register will be guaranteed a t-shirt on race day.

After November 18th, the entry fee rises to $25 for individuals and $20 per person for families of three or more.

All proceeds from the event go to Lake area food pantries.  In addition, runners are also encouraged to bring canned or boxed food items for the pantries. 

Click for a flyer/registration form in .docx or .pdf format. 

Be sure to stick around after the race to watch the pie-eating contest (limited to 15 participants).  Pete Leyva set a record of 7.9 seconds while winning last year's competition.

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HALF MARATHON, MARATHON & LONGER RACES IN MISSOURI AND VICINITY 2014
Date	Race Name	Distances	Location
Jan 25	Runner's Choice 10K/20K Todd Raney (20K)	10K & 20K	Columbia, MO
Feb 8	Chocolate Rush Half Marathon & 5K	Half Marathon & 5K	Overland Park, KS
Feb 8	Psycho Wyco Run Toto Run	50K, 20-mile & 10-mile trail runs	Kansas City, KS
Feb 15	Heart of the Ozarks	Half Marathon & 10K	West Plains, MO
Feb 23	The Cowtown	50K/Marathon/ Half/10K/5K	Fort Worth, TX
March 1	AdventureMax St. Louis Trail Run	Half Marathon & 10K	Innsbrook, MO
March 2	Little Rock Marathon	Marathon, Half & 10K	Little Rock, AR
March 14,15,16	3 Days of Syllamo	Day 1:  50K Day 2:  50 miles Day 3:  20K	Blanchard Springs, AR
March 15	Lucky 13.1 Half Marathon & 5K	Half Marathon & 5K	Peculiar, MO
March 15	Dublin's Pass ShamRox Run	15K & 5K	Springfield, MO
March 22	Sedalia Half Marathon	Half Marathon & 5K	Sedalia, MO
March 23	Relay & Run for 21	Half Marathon & Relay	St. Louis, MO
March 29	Highline Run for Scouting	Half Marathon & 5K	Springfield, MO
March 29	Forrest Gump Challenge	50 Miles, Marathon & Half	Reeds Spring, MO
March 30	Hogeye Marathon & Relays	Marathon/Half/Relays	Fayetteville, AR
April 6	GO! St. Louis	Marathon/Relay/Half	St. Louis, MO
April 12	Rock the Parkway	Half Marathon & 5K	Kansas City, MO
April 12	Carmel Marathon	Marathon, Relay, Half & 8K	Carmel, IN
April 12	Mission Run in the Ozarks	Half Marathon/10K/5K	Mountain Home, AR
April 13	Big Party Half Marathon	Half Marathon & 5K	Springfield, MO
April 19	Go Girl Run--Springfield	Half Marathon & 5K	Springfield, MO
April 26	Run for the Children	Half Marathon & 5K	Eldon, MO
April 26	Garmin Marathon	Marathon/Half//5K	Olathe, KS
April 26	Illinois Marathon	Marathon/Half/10K/5K	Champaign-Urbana, IL
April 26	Frisco Railroad Run	50 miles/50K/ Marathon/Half & 8K	Willard, MO
May 2-3	Outback in the Ozarks	200-mile team relay	Eureka Springs, AR
May 3	Trail to a Cure Ride/Run/Walk	Half Marathon, 10K & 5K	Rocheport, MO
May 4	Divas Half Marathon & 5K	Half Marathon & 5K	Branson, MO
May 10	Joplin Memorial Run	Half Marathon & 5K	Joplin, MO
May 10	Running with the Cows	Half Marathon & 5K	Bucyrus, KS
May 17	Bridge the Gap to Health	Half Marathon, 10K & 5K	Quincy, IL
May 18	RiverTownRun	Half Marathon & 5K	Washington, MO
May 24	Go Girl Run--Columbia	Half Marathon & 5K	Columbia, MO
May 24	Table Rock Half Marathon	Half Marathon & 5K	Branson, MO
May 31	Striker Life Half Marathon	Half Marathon, 10K & 5K	Whiteman AFB, Knob Noster, MO
May 31	Sunburst Marathon	Marathon/Half/10K/5K	South Bend, IN
May 31	Midwest Active Katy80	80-mile team relay	Katy Trail State Park
June 7	Hospital Hill Run	Half Marathon, 10K & 5K	Kansas City, MO
June 14	Maryville Marathon	Marathon/Half/10K/5K	Maryville, MO
June 14	Marathon to Marathon	Marathon, Relay, Half & 5K	Storm Lake, IA
June 21	JC Green Giant (cancelled)	13-mile obstacle course	Jefferson City
June 29	Double Road Race	10K+5K	Overland Park, KS
July 5	Midnight Madness 50-Miler	50 miles	Tulsa, OK
July 12	Psycho Psummer Trail Run	50K, 20-mile, 10-mile	Kansas City, KS
Aug 16	Harder Than Hell Half Marathon	Half Marathon	Nixa, MO
Aug 31	Flatlanders 6/12 Hour Run(2014 race is sold out)	6 or 12 hours	Fenton, MO
Aug 31	Lake Michigan Trail Marathon Marathon:  Todd Raney	50K/Marathon/Half/20-miler	MIlwaukee, WI
Sep 1	Heart of America Marathon	Marathon	Columbia
Sep 1	Run for History Half Marathon Cancelled	5K, Half	Springfield
Sep 6	Run the Burg Half Marathon Half: Pete Groce	5K/10K, Half	Warrensburg
Sep 6	North Shore Trail Run	5K/10K, Half	Lawrence, KS
Sep 7	Broadway Bridge Run	5K/10K, Half	Kansas City
Sep 7	Sioux Falls Marathon Marathon:  Todd Raney, Ashley Pryor	Marathon & Half	Sioux Falls, SD
Sep 13	Azalea Half Marathon	5K/10K, Half	Nixa
Sep 13	Mark Twain 50/100	50 & 100 miles	Mark Twain Forest
Sep 14	City of Chesterfield Half Marathon	Half	St. Louis, MO
Sep 21	Salt City Run for the Rock	Half	Hutchinson, KS
Sep 21	Konquer the Konza Trail Race	25K	Manhattan, KS
Sep 21	Omaha Marathon Marathon: Todd Raney, Denny Gillen	Marathon/Half/10K/5K	Omaha, NE
Sep 27	Roots 'n Blues 'n BBQ Festival	10K, Half	Columbia, MO
Sep 28	Go Girl Run--Kansas City	Half Marathon & 5K	Kansas City, MO
Sep 28	Quad Cities Marathon Marathon: Todd Raney, Tara Grantham, Steve Grantham, Scott Page, Rob Kucsik	Marathon/Half/5K	Moline, IL
Oct 4	Frog Hill Half Marathon Todd Raney	Half Marathon	Waynesville, MO
Oct 4	Rock Bridge Revenge	7 miles, 25K, 50K	Columbia, MO
Oct 4	Panther Run	5K/10K/15K	Springfield, MO
Oct 4	Arkansas Traveller 100	100 miles	Perryville, AR
Oct 5	MO' Cowbell Marathon Marathon: April Leonard, Pete Groce Half:  Sue Barry, Jayna Gray 5K: Scott Gray	5K, Half & Marathon	St. Charles, MO
Oct 5	Saint to Saint Relay & Ultra Run	41 miles	St. Robert, MO
Oct 12	Roller Coaster Race	Half Marathon (5K on the day before)	Branson, MO
Oct 12	Prairie Fire Marathon Marathon: Denny Gillen	Marathon/Half/5K	Wichita, KS
Oct 12	Great GO! St. Louis Halloween Race	5K/10K, Half	St. Louis
Oct 12	Chicago Marathon Nigher Alfaro Jesse Shields	Marathon	Chicago, IL
Oct 12	HITS Running Festival	5K/10K, Half, Full	Oklahoma City, OK
Oct 18	Bear Creek Run	Half Marathon	Columbia, MO
Oct 18	Waddell & Reed Kansas City Marathon: Todd Raney, Ashley Pryor	5K, Half & Marathon	Kansas City, MO
Oct 18-19	Dogwood Canyon Trail Runs	15K, 25K, 50K	Lampe, MO
Oct 19	Rock 'n' Roll St. Louis Marathon: Beth Coulter (first marathon)	5K, Half & Marathon	St. Louis
Oct 19	Courthouse to Capitol Ultramarathon & Team Relayl	39.3 miles	Columbia, MO
Oct 19	Des Moines Marathon Marathon & I-35 Challenge: Todd Raney, Ashley Pryor	Marathon/Half/5K	Des Moines, IA
Oct 19	Lake Perry Rocks	5K, Half, 50K	Meriden, KS
Oct 25	Spirit of the Osage	5K, 20K, 50K	Chamois, MO
Oct 26	The Bison 50	50 miles	Topeka, KS
Nov 1	Ozark Trail 100	100 miles	Steelville, MO
Nov 2	Kansas Half Marathon	Half Marathon & 5K	Lawrence, KS
Nov 2	Bass Pro Shops Half: Randy Holtmeyer, Scott Page, Reagan Page	Half & Marathon	Springfield
Nov 2	St. Louis Half Marathon	5K, Half	St. Louis
Nov 2	BG26.2 Marathon: Todd Raney	Half & Marathon	Bowling Green, KY
Nov 8	KC15K (cancelled?)	15K & 7K	Kansas City, KS
Nov 9	America's First Pro-Life Half Marathon & 5K	Half Marathon & 5K	Jefferson City, MO
Nov 9	Gobbler Grind Marathon	Half & Marathon	Overland Park, KS
Nov 9	Fayetteville Half MarathonHalf: Jayna Gray (possible)	Half & 5K	Fayetteville, AR
Nov 15	Pilgrim Pacer Run	5K/10K, Half, Full	Shawnee, KS
Nov 15	Longview Half Marathon Alysia Maschino, Desiree Milburn	Half Marathon	Kansas City, MO
Nov 15	Haulin' Bass Trail Runs	8K & 15K	Stockton, MO
Nov 22	AdventureMax Springfield Trail Run Half: Todd Raney, Scott Page, Trevor Dowdney	10K, Half	Highlandville, MO
Nov 22	White River Marathon for Kenya	Marathon	Cotter, AR
Nov 23	Route 66 Marathon	Half & Marathon	Tulsa, OK
Nov 23	Philadelphia Marathon Marathon: Denny Gillen	Half & Marathon	Philadelphia, PA
Dec 6	Alternate Chili Trail Run Trevor Dowdney	10 miles	Kansas City, KS
Dec 6	Cheese & Sauerkraut 10-Miler Dawn Standley	10 miles	Columbia
Dec 6	St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend	Marathon/Half/5K	Memphis, TN
Dec 7	Tucson Marathon Marathon: Todd Raney	Half & Marathon	Tucson, AZ
Dec 13	Kiawah Marathon Half: Lacy Davis	Half & Marathon	Kiawah Island, SC
Dec 14	Half & Half / Double Half	Half & Marathon	Tulsa, OK
Dec 27	Operation Jack KC Run/Walk in the Snow	Half & Marathon	Shawnee, KS
Dec 27	Run for the Ranch	Half & Marathon	Springfield
2015
Dec 31 & Jan 1	New Year's Double Cindy Page: Two 5Ks Reagan & Ryan Page: 5K on NYE and Half on NYD Scott Page:  5K and Half on both days	Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K (each day)	Allen, TX
Jan 10	Mississippi Blues Marathon Marathon:  Todd Raney	Half & Marathon	Jackson, MS
Feb 15	Austin Marathon Marathon: Denny Gillen	Half & Marathon	Austin, TX
Feb 22	Mercedes Marathon Marathon: Todd Raney	Marathon/Half/5K	Birmingham, AL
Mar 21	Missouri 10 Series	10 miles / 5 miles	Kansas City
Mar 28	Bridge & Dam Half Marathon	Half marathon & 10K	Lake Ozark
Apr 11	Missouri 10 Series	10 miles / 5 miles	Columbia
May 3	Flying Pig Marathon	Marathon	Cincinnati, OH
May 16	Missouri 10 Series	10 miles / 5 miles	St. Louis
June 20	Missouri 10 Series	10 miles / 5 miles	Joplin
Jul 18	Missouri 10 Series	10 miles / 5 miles	Springfield
Aug 15	Missouri 10 Series	10 miles / 5 miles	Jefferson City
Sep 13	Missouri 10 Series	10 miles / 5 miles	St. Charles
Oct 17	Missouri 10 Series	10 miles / 5 miles	Blue Springs, MO

If you're planning to do an event and want to let others know, e-mail me and I'll add your name to the list of participants.

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TRIATHLONS AND DUATHLONS IN MISSOURI AND VICINITY 2014
Date	Race Name	Distance(s)	Location
April 5	MaxTrax Duathlon	Short course: 1.5-mile run, 7.5-mile bike, 1.5-mile run Long course: 1.5 mile run, 15-mile bike, 3-mile run	Columbia, MO
May 4	TriZuo Triathlon & DuZou Duathlon	Triathlon:  400-meter pool swim, 14-mile bike, 3-mile run Duathlon: 1-mile run, 7-mile bike, 1-mile run	Columbia, MO
May 18	Kansas City Triathlon	Sprint: 500-meter swim, 20K bike, 5K run Olympic: 1.5K swim, 40K bike, 10K run	Kansas City, MO
May 24	Sedalia Spring into Summer Duathlon	Short course: 2-mile run, 5-mile bike, 0.5-mile run Long course: 2-mile run, 12-mile bike, 2-mile run	Sedalia, MO
June 8	Ironman Kansas 70.3	1.2-mile swim, 56-mile bike, 13.1-mile run	Lawrence, KS
June 21	Tinman Triathlon	Short course: 400-meter swim, 13-mile bike, 3.1-mile run Long course: 1,000-meter swim, 19-mile bike, 7-mile run	Topeka, KS
June 28	HalfMax, QuarterMax & OctoMax Triathlons	OctoMax: 500-yard swim, 14-mile bike, 3-mile run QuarterMax: 0.6-mile swim, 28-mile bike, 10K run HalfMax: 1.2-mile swim, 56-mile bike, 13.1-mile run	Innsbrook, MO
June 29	Summer Roundup Triathlon	Sprint: 500-meter swim, 12.3-mile bike, 5K run Olympic: 1500-meter swim, 40K bike, 10K run	Jasper, MO
July 12	Big Shark New Town Kids Triathlon	0.62-mile swim, 20-mile bike, 4-mile run	New Town St. Charles, MO
July 13	Big Shark New Town Triathlon	0.62-mile swim, 20-mile bike, 4-mile run	New Town St. Charles, MO
July 13	UCP Shawnee Mission Triathlon	Short course: 500-meter swim, 9-mile bike, 3.2-mile run Long course: 1,000-meter swim, 18-mile bike, 4.5-mile run	Shawnee, KS
July 13	Lake Freebird Triathlon	Triathlon:  660-meter swim, 14-mile bike, 5K run Beginners (non-competitive):  300-meter swim, 10-mile bike, 1.3-mile run	Mountain Grove, MO
July 19	Mighty Max Kids Triathlon	Four age-appropriate distances for children up to age 14	Columbia, MO
July 19	Crossroads Triathlon	200-meter swim, 8-mile bike, 2.1-mile run	Cameron, MO
July 20	Show-Me State Games Triathlon & Duathlon	Triathlon: 0.5-mile swim, 15-mile bike, 3-mile run Duathlon: 15-mile bike, 3-mile run	Columbia, MO
July 20	5150 Kansas Triathlon	Sprint: 500-yard swim, 13-mile bike, 3-mile run 5150: 1.5K swim, 40K bike, 10K run	Lawrence, KS
July 26	WIN for KC Women's Triathlon	500-meter swim, 10-mile bike, 5K run	Smithville, MO
July 26	Concreteman Triathlon	Short course:  500-meter swim, 12.5-mile bike, 2-mile run Olympic: 1,500-meter swim, 25-mile bike, 10K run	Springfield, MO
July 26	Warsaw Area Kids Triathlon	Four age-appropriate distances for kids up to age 15	Warsaw, MO
July 27	Warsaw Area Sprint Triathlon	500-yard swim, 12-mile bike, 5K run	Warsaw, MO
Aug 3	Stockton Lake Tri Wild-Life Challenge (New event for 2014)	Short course: 500-meter swim, 10.4-mile bike, 5K run Long course: 1,000-meter swim, 20.8-mile bike, 10K run	Stockton, MO
Aug 3	Matt Mason Memorial Cowboy-UP! Triathlon LOTO participants: Rona Schaefer	500-meter swim, 11-mile bike, 5K run	Kansas City, MO
Aug 8	Republic Youth Tigger Tri	Distances to be announced	Republic, MO
Aug 9	Republic Tiger Tri	300-yard swim, 12.2-mile bike, 5K run	Republic, MO
Aug 9	Warrensburg Triathlon	SuperKids Tri:  (distances not available) Trio-Tri:  3-person relay "98.5 The Bar" Tri:  300-meter swim, 10-mile bike, 5K run	Warrens- burg, MO
Aug 10	Midwest Meltdown Triathlon & Duathlon	Short course triathlon: 750-meter swim, 10.4-mile bike, 5K run Long course triathlon: 1.5K swim, 20.8-mile bike, 5.2-mile run Duathlon: 1-mile run, 10.4-mile bike, 5K run	Paola, KS
Aug 16	Branson Mountain Man Triathlon	Sprint:  400-yard pool swim, 15.5-mile bike, 5K run Junior: Three age-appropriate distances	Branson, MO
Aug 17	Jackson County Triathlon	Short course: 750-meter swim, 11.75-mile bike, 3-mile run Long course: 1.5K swim, 40K bike, 5-mile run	Lee's Summit, MO
Aug 23	Nevada Triathlon & Kids Triathlon	Triathlon:  300-yard swim, 12-mile bike, 5K run Kids triathlon:  Three age-appropriate distances	Nevada, MO
Aug 23	Lake St. Louis Triathlon	Short course:  0.25-mile swim, 12.3-mile bike, 2.5-mile run Long course: 0.93-mile swim, 24-mile bike, 10K run	Lake St. Louis, MO
Aug 23	Memory Maker Triathlon	Sprint:  500-meter swim, 12.4-mile bike, 5K run Olympic:  1,500-meter swim, 24.8-mile bike, 10K run	Bella Vista, AR
Aug 24	Aloha Triathlon (New event for 2014)	Triathlon: 400-meter swim, 10-mile bike, 5K run Quintathlon: 800-meter swim, 17-mile bike, 5K run, 10-mile bike, 2K run	Lee's Summit, MO
Aug 30	Frisco Runaway Triathlon	300-meter pool swim, 12-mile bike, 5K run	Willard, MO
Sep 14	Silverback Triathlon	Sprint: 500-meter swim, 12-mile bike, 3-mile run International: 1.5K swim, 40K bike, 10K run	Lawrence, KS
Sep 28	Sedalia Duathlon	Short course:  2-mile run, 8-mile bike, 1-mile run Long course:  5K run, 30K bike, 5K run	Sedalia, MO
Oct 5	Border Wars Triathlon (New event for 2014)	1.2-mile swim, 56-mile bike, 13.1-mile run	Alton, IL
2015
May 17	Challenge Knoxville Triathlon LOTO participants: Denny Gillen	1.2-mile swim, 56-mile bike, 13.1-mile run	Knoxville, TN
Jun 7	Legend Tri (New event for 2015)	Sprint:  500-yard swim, 12-mile bike, 5K run Olympic:  1500-meter swim, 40K bike, 10K run Legend 70:  1.2-mile swim, 56-mile bike, 13.1-mile run Legend 100:  2-mile swim, 80-mile bike, 18-mile run	Lawrence, KS
Aug 2	Ironman Boulder Triathlon LOTO participants: Denny Gillen	2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike, 26.2-mile run	Boulder, CO
Sep 12	Mid-America Multisport National Championship (New event for 2015)		Innsbrook, MO

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CYCLING EVENTS IN MISSOURI AND VICINITY 2014
Date	Race/Event Name	Distance(s)	Location
Feb 23	Froze Toes	31 miles (62 for pros)	Columbia, MO
April 7	MoBikeFed Ride with Legislators		Jefferson City, MO
April 26	The Ozark Gravel Road Expedition (OGRE)	150 miles	Lake of the Ozarks
May 17	Vino Fondo	38, 58, 91 and 118 miles	Augusta, MO
May 31	Dirty Kanza 200	200 miles	Emporia, KS
May 31	Tour de Cure	10, 30, 50 and 100 miles	Alton, IL
June 8	Down 'n Dirty	Varies by division	Warsaw, MO
June 14	Cycle for Life	10, 25 and 50 miles	Ozark, MO
June 21	Tour of Kansas City Gran Fondo	15, 25, 47, 73 and 100 miles	Kansas City, MO
June 28	Tour de Lakes	10, 32, 55 and 65 miles	Lee's Summit, MO
July 19	Show-Me State Games Road Cycling Race	19 and 28 miles	Auxvasse, MO
July 26	World Naked Bike Ride--St. Louis		St. Louis, MO
July 27	Show-Me State Games Mountain Bike Race	1, 1-1/2, and 3 hours	Columbia, MO
Aug 3	Tall Oak Challenge	6-hour mountain bike race	Jefferson City, MO
Aug 9	Moonlight Ramble	10.5 and 18.5 miles	St. Louis, MO
Aug 9	MO State Time Trial Championship	20K or 40K, depending on division	Centraiia, MO
Aug 16	Svitak Freedom Ride	10, 25, 40, 67 and 100 miles	Springfield, MO
Aug 23	BikeMO	30, 65 and 90 miles (24 and 50 miles for Katy Trail option)	Rocheport, MO
Sep 6-7	MS 150 Bike Ride	20, 40, 75 & 100 miles	Columbia, MO
Sep 21	Rhett's Run		Columbia, MO
Sep 27	Tour de BBQ	15, 35 and 62 miles	Overland Park, KS
Sep 27-28	Pedal the Cause	15, 25, 37, 50, 75 & 100 miles	St. Louis, MO
Oct 4	Red Shoe Ride	35, 60 and 100 miles	Columbia, MO
Oct 5	Tour de Bass Bike Rides	25, 42, 77 and 102 miles	Springfield, MO
Oct 5	Tour de Wildwood	28 and 45 miles	Wildwood, MO
Oct 11	Cystic Fibrosis Cycle for Life	25, 50 and 100 miles	St. Charles, MO
Oct 11-12	Hartsburg Pumpkin Festival Ride	9.5 miles from Jefferson City on the Katy Trail
2015
Feb 15	Rocheport Roubaix (New event for 2015)	Not yet announced	Rocheport, MO

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