Here's the skinny on age group awards

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The 5k is a Youth Grand Prix Race

5k race   First place overall male and female

Age Groups- There will be First and second place awards for the age groups.

Males      1-10 , 11-12, 13-14,15-16, 17-18 19-29, 30-39, 40-49 ,50-59, 60-69, 70-99

Females  1-10 , 11-12, 13-14,15-16, 17-18 19-29, 30-39, 40-49,50-59,60-69,70-99

10 Mile Race First place overall male and female

Age Groups- There will be first and second place awards for age groups

 Male      0-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59,. 60-69, 70-99

Females 0-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59,. 60-69, 70-99

50k Race First place overall male and female

 And one award for first place master 40-99 either male of female

All 50k finishers will receive a finishers plaque as well as a hand turned laser engraved pen. 

Larry Pederson does a fantastic job making the pens

Record Numbers

Wow! You guys are keeping me busy recording registrations. We are breaking records for numbers of Preregistered runners. Thank You!
There are 8 states represented in our races, Minnesota, Wisconsin,North Carolina, Iowa, South Dakota, Nebraska, Pennsylvania, and today we have our first runner from Alaska. Welcome!!!
Weather couldn't be any more perfect with temps starting out in the low 50's and rising to only 74.

I'm looking forward to seeing all of you Saturday

Baily, modeling the 2012 tee shirt and white style cap. The tee is a super bright, safety yellow, heat reflective ;-) cotton shirt. You will get your choice of a shirt or a cap with your entry fee. Otherwise they're $10.00.

Here is Noah modeling the black style cap

ADVOCARE

I'm pleased to announce that the good people from ADVOCARE will be at the Chester Woods Races to let you sample or buy some of their great products.Check out the products from Advocare here.Go Faster

Packet Pick Up

Because of the long lines at the registration table last year. We are going to have a packet/bib/tee shirt/cap  pick up at the Running Room store at 711 South Broadway.Stop in between 5:00PM and 7:00PM on Friday June 1st the day before the race.You can also register at the store that night.
Once you get your bib# you will be ready to toe the line for whichever race you're entering.
While your in the store check out the accessories Gu, Socks, Body Gide etc... The Running Room has the best selection or running gear in the area.
There will still be same day registration or packet pick up at picnic shelter # 6 at the park, starting at 7:00AM
50kers can pick up their packets starting at 5:00AM, there is no race day registration for the 50k

Muscle Milk

Chester Woods Races welcomes the gang from Muscle Milk! They will be handing out samples after the races.