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Jump Right In and Run!

5-K, Half-Marathon and Half-Marathon Relay

Run, cheer or volunteer along the beautiful shore of Storm Lake! Fill your weekend with the car and art show in Chautauqua Park or boating, sailing and fishing on Storm Lake. A post-run concert featuring Erick Hovey is planned on the beach next to King's Pointe Waterpark Resort. "Jump Right In" to Storm Lake's Labor Day weekend!

Looking for lodging? Check out Storm Lake hotels on the links page.

Date / Time / Location

Sunday, August 31, 2008, 7:30 a.m.,
Races start at 7:30 a.m. near King's Pointe Waterpark Resort

Registration

Half-Marathon: $30
Half-Marathon 2-person relay: $40 per team
5K: $20

If registering after Aug. 26, add $5 to each category.

Download a registration form

Registrations and payment can be dropped off at Citizens First National Bank main branch at 529 Lake Ave., Storm Lake. Take forms into the main lobby or use the convenient drive-thru.

Please do not mail registrations after August 23.
No refunds. No race day registration.

course

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packet pick-up/final registration

Saturday, Aug. 30: 5-8 p.m., King's Pointe Resort
Packet pick-up and final chance for race registration

Sunday, Aug. 31: 6:30-7 a.m., King's Pointe Resort
Packet pick-up. NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION.

Race day instructions for half-marathoners and half-marathon relay runners.

Race day instructions for 5-K runners.

entertainment

Post race party at King's Pointe featuring Erick Hovey!

Cool down after the race with Erick Hovey's smooth jazz and cool blues. Hovey will perform from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on the Great Lawn.

Awards/Results

Top 3 male and female runners in each race category, including top three co-ed teams in the relay, will receive awards. Finishers of the half marathon and half marathon relay will receive a medal.

Results will be posted on this website following the event.

Details and goodies

Participants who pre-register are guaranteed to receive a long sleeve t-shirt and a goodie bag.

Participants receive one free pass to King's Pointe Waterpark Resort.

Free showers.

Aid stations and water stops along the course include Gatorade, water and Fla-Vor-Ice Sport. Stations will be located at mile markers 2.2, 4.4, 6.3, 8, 10, 11.7.

Official starter

Austin Demers, of Storm Lake, was named the official starter of Jump Right In and Run. Austin, a freshman at St. Mary's School, received an emergency liver transplant on June 19. His strong comeback is an inspiration to the community and makes Austin the perfect choice as the inaugral starter of Jump Right In and Run!

Photo by Dolores Cullen, The Storm Lake Times

Share your story

Storm Lake Running Club is looking for runners to share their story with club members and website visitors. Every athlete - no matter what level - has a story to tell! Perhaps you've just completed your first - or 20th - marathon. Maybe you're running the Jump Right In half-marathon for a special cause. Whatever your story, we want to share it and inspire others! Contact us and we'll help you tell your story.

FAQ

Can I walk the 5-K or half-marathon?

Yes! However, we require participants to finish the event in four hours.

Can I run with my dog?

No! We love canines but please don't run the race with your four-legged friend.

Can I use my skateboard or in-line skates or bring along a baby jogger?

No. We want to keep the course as safe as possible for our participants. Please do not use those - or similar - items during the race.

Can I cheer for my favorite runners along the course?

Absolutely! Please encourage your friends and family members with signs and cheers. Take a look at the course map. The course follows the LakeTrail which flows through Storm Lake's beautiful parks and offers plenty of shelters and shade. Join us after the race at King's Pointe for entertainment and food!

How does the half-marathon relay work?

Half-marathon relay teams consist of two runners. The first runner starts the race and runs 6.1 miles at which point the runner's partner continues the course and runs the remaining seven miles. The running partners will exchange bracelets at the 6.1 mile mark. Transportation is provided for the runners to get to and from the exchange points.

Can I use my mp3 player while I run the race?

Yes and you're welcome to join us for the post-race concert featuring Erick Hovey on the Great Lawn at King's Pointe Resort.

contact

Jump Right In and Run
P.O. Box 190
Storm Lake, IA 50588
712-540-7371
Email

Media

Special thanks to Storm Lake media for promoting Jump Right In and Run!

special thanks

Thank you to the City of Storm Lake, Storm Lake Police Department and Buena Vista County Sheriff's Department for their assistance and cooperation in making the first Jump Right In and Run a success!