Sunday, October 6, 2012
8:00 a.m. start
Frontier Park, St. Charles, Missouri
Course
(Course is subject to change.) Check out the 2013 course map (coming soon) and turn-by-turn directions.
Rollerblades/inline skates, bikes, strollers/baby joggers, motorized vehicles and pets on the course are prohibited. The use of an iPod, mp3 player, CD player or other audio/video device is discouraged. Please inform your friends and family supporting you on race day, that no dogs are allowed in Runner’s Village during the event.
Weather Policy
Race officials may cancel, delay or change the event in case of extreme weather or other conditions that may affect the safety and health of the participants. In the event of cancellation, refunds will not be issued.
Timing
We utilize the Chrono Track “B tag” system for race timing for the 5K race. The “B-tag” will be affixed to the back of the race bib. Do not peel off the “B-tag”. No additional steps are needed prior to the start of your specific race.
Make sure the race bib is affixed to the front of your body and is placed on the layer of apparel that will be worn throughout the race (ie: do not put it on a shirt/ jacket, then take off the shirt/jacket mid-race and carry the bib with you), Do not fold or wrinkle your bib prior to attaching it, and make sure it is not covered by a race belt, water bottle, etc.
Walkers
We are asked all the time if walkers are welcome and we happily say yes!
Aid Stations/Mile Markers
There will be water, food and portable restrooms available at Start/Finish. There is one water station halfway along the course. Every mile will be clearly marked on a stand-up sign along the route. First aid is available at the Start/Finish.
Amenities
All 5K runners will receive a short-sleeved tech-shirt, a race-themed cowbell, top quality finisher’s medal, access to water stations, baggage check, course entertainment, post-race food & beverage, medical station, massage therapy, and of course, spirited neighborhood crowds and volunteers cheering with cowbells. And local favorites the Rough Ryders will be performing on the main stage in Runner’s Village.
Donating Shoes
Runners and spectators are encouraged to bring new and used shoes to MO’ Cowbell. All donations go to those in need of shoes as well as provide clean and fresh drinking water in the developing world. Please keep pairs of shoes together, by tying them using the laces, rubber banding them or bagging each pair separately. There will be donation sites at both the Health and Fitness ExMO’ and in Runner’s Village on race day for you to help those in need.
You Run and Others Learn to Read…
This year, a portion of the MO’ Cowbell race proceeds will go toward the St. Charles City-County Library Foundation’s program Take 20 and Read. A child’s success has a simple foundation: reading! Reading as an adult has direct impact on all aspects of life, from education and job preparedness to self-esteem and quality of life. MO’ Cowbell has taken the pledge to improve our community, our families and our lives by accepting the challenge to read at least 20 minutes every day! You can too! Take 20 and Read supports the Ready to Read and Books to You programs, all which benefit families in St. Charles County.
