Frisco Railroad Run

Participant Guide

When

April 27, 2019

Start Times:
50 Mile and 50K start at 6:00AM
Marathon starts at 7:00AM
Half Marathon starts at 7:30AM
8K starts at 7:45AM

Where

Willard Middle School
205 N Miller Road
Willard, MO 65781

About

The Frisco Railroad 50K race is a RRCA Regional Championship Event!

Race Start Location: All races are out-and-back starting at Willard Middle School (205 N. Miller Road)

Start Times (no late starts):

50 Mile - 6:00AM
50K - 6:00AM (RRCA Regional Championship Event)
Marathon - 7:00AM
Half Marathon - 7:30AM
8K - 7:45AM

Courses: All distances are on the Frisco Highline Trail and are all USATF certified–marathon is a Boston qualifier!

50 Mile Ultramarathon - Willard to Hwy U (Mile 25, near Bolivar, MO) and back
50K Ultramarathon - Willard to historic Graydon Springs (Mile 15.5) and back
Marathon - Willard to Ridge Runners Rest Stop (Mile 13.1) and back
Half Marathon - Willard to near N Farm Road 65 (Mile 6.55) and back
8K - Willard to Junction Cafe and back

What You Get:

All registrants get technical T-shirts with awesome Frisco railroad art.
All finishers get a Frisco custom medal.
All ultra finishers (50K and 50 mile) will get a unique Frisco trophy.
50K RRCA Regional Championship medal goes to the 1st place male/female overall, masters and grand masters
First male/female in all individual races get a Frisco trophy for Overall, Master (40+), Grand Master (55+)
The top 3 male and female finisher in the 8K, half marathon, marathon and 50k will receive awards in the following age groups: (<20, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+).

Aid Stations: Miles 2.5, 5*, 7.5*, 10*, 13*, 15.5*, 20*, 25* (* port-a-john)
(water, electrolyte drink, soda, gels, and fruit)

Packet pickup:
Thursday April 25 - 3pm to 7pm at Fleet Feet Sports (1254 E Republic Rd, Springfield, MO 65804)
Friday April 26, 3pm to 7pm at Fleet Feet Sports (1254 E Republic Rd, Springfield, MO 65804)
Race day packet pickup: at race start (Willard Middle School) from 5:30am to 6:30am

Fees (absolutely no refunds):

50 mile - $95 before 4/1, $100 before 4/26, $105 at packet pickup
50K - $85 before 4/1, $90 before 4/26, $95 at packet pickup
Marathon - $75 before 4/1, $80 before 4/26, $85 at packet pickup
Half Marathon - $65 before 4/1, $70 before 4/26, $75 at packet pickup
8K - $35 before 4/1, $40 before 4/26, $50 at packet pickup

Age Restrictions: To run the marathon, 50K, or 50 Mile, you must be 18 or over on race day. To run the half marathon you must be 13 or over on race day

Time Limit: Course closes at 6pm
Airport: Springfield-Branson Airport is just a few miles from Willard, MO (or use KC, St. Louis, Tulsa and drive about 3.5 hours to Springfield area)

Hotels: Many hotels within 6-10 miles of Willard, MO (search hotels.com or orbitz.com for nearby hotels)

Contact Race Director Rod Pennington at rkpennington@mchsi.com for more information