ISU Cross-Country Course and 4K and 8K Cross-Country Race

We are running in the Iowa Games (Iowa Summer Games URL click here)8.0 K and 4.0 K cross-country race and fun run.

The cross-country course and track are located in the ISU Southwestern Athletic Complex. The cross-country course start is located on the corner of Mortenson Parkway and State Avenue. Near the white and red large "ISU Cross-Country" display (see image below). Tom Greenbowe rates this course as moderate to difficult, but an excellent to course to run. Steeper hills than you expect for Iowa. The course is 98% grass. The grass on the course may be wet in the morning. Runners can expect to add 30-45 seconds per mile to their pace compared to a road race. In Tom's opinion, all of the mile markers seem 3-4 meters longer than necessary. Our sugestion is that you run through the course the day before the race. Once around the outermost loop is 2.0 miles.

The course is a 20-25 minute jog from the Maple-Willow-Larch dorms. Van shuttle service for 18th BCCE runners will be provided from Frederiksen Court and MWL dorms to the cross-country course on Sunday morning starting at 6:00 AM. Pre-registration for each race is $15.00. DEADLINE: Signed entry form and check postmarked by Wed., June 30, 2004. Registration for the fun run and race can be done in advanceby downloading the entry form (a PDF file, Adobe Acrobat Reader required) the Iowa Games web site or on-site the morning of the race. On-site race registration is near the start of the race on the corner of Mortenson Parkway and State Avenue. On-site registration for one race is $15.00, $30.00 for both races.

All runners are eligible for the usual age appropriae and gender appropriate Gold, Silver, and Bonze medals. All runners who pre-register will recieve an Iowa Games/18th BCCE t-shirt. With our 18th BCCE runners and the Iowa runners, Tom Greenbowe estimates there will be about 150 runners in the 4.0 K race and about 100 runners in the 8.0 K race.

8.0 K and 4.0 K Fun Run and Race Information and Link to the Entry Form

URL: http://www.iowagames.org/summer/CrossCountry.asp

AGE DETERMINING DATE: July 18, 2004

.COMPETITION FORMAT: All ages and genders of the 8K will run together in one race starting at 7 a.m.. All ages and genders of the 4K will run together in one race starting at 8 a.m.

COURSE: The Iowa State University Cross County Course has played host to two NCAA Division I Cross Country Championships (1995 & 2000) as well as the 2002 AAU National Championship and the 2002 Big 12 Conference Championship. The course is 100% grass and will consist of a 4k loop on the ISU Cross Country Course. Each loop has 3 hills. Post race refreshments will be available near the finish area.
RACE BIB NUMBERS: Arrive early before race time to pick up race number and final instructions. Race number can be picked at the shelter prior to race time.
LATE ENTRIES: Race day registration is possible just prior to competition, from 7:00 - 7:45 AM. On site entrants are NOT guaranteed a t-shirt. For athletes under age 18, please bring a completed Individual Sport & Roster Addition Entry Form, with the parental signature on the Waiver portion, or have the parents attend and sign the Waiver on site.
RACE RESULTS: Award winners and everyone's times will be posted at the completion of the race. Results will be posted on the Iowa Games Web site: www.iowagames.org
COURSE MARSHALS: If you, a family member or a friend can help as a course marshal, please call the cross country race commissioner at 515.232.6746 or the Ames Convention and Visitors Bureau at 800.288.7470. You will receive a "Volunteer" t-shirt for helping out!