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Boomtown Run
P.O. Box 3102
Joplin, MO 64803 |
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You are going to enjoy this event!
One of the friendliest cities in America, Joplin, Missouri, is your host for two days of competitive running, running related events and entertainment for the entire family.
The Boomtown Run was created in 2003 as part of Joplin’s annual Boomtown Days Festival. In 2009 we changed the event to include a half-marathon along with our traditional 5k. Both courses are USATF-certified. Starting from downtown Joplin, half-marathoners will run on city streets, where you will pass through the city's medical district, several of Joplin’s established neighborhoods, city parks, golf courses, the city's new sports complex and Joplin’s historic Murphysburg area. All runners will be treated to a full spread of goodies at the finish line. Don't forget the Academy Sports + Outdoors Boomtown Kids' Half Marathon
NEW! Plan to spend the weekend in Joplin and enjoy the Boomtown Days Festival of music food and fun! All runners receive a complimentary pass into Boomtown Days, so take in all the festival food and rides plus enjoy concerts from Darryl Worley on Friday night and .38 Special on Saturday night! For all the details see the Boomtown Days website. (http://www.boomtowndays.com)
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Suzy Favor Hamilton is our 2010 guest celebrity and banquet speaker. Suzy has an outstanding history as a world class athlete. She won 11 state titles in high school and was named one of the top 100 high school athletes of the century. Suzy became the winningest female collegiate athlete ever at University of Wisconsin, winning nine NCAA championships, the Honda Broderick Cup as the nation's top female collegiate athlete and Big Ten Athlete of the Decade for the '90s. Suzy is a three-time Olympian and the holder of seven U.S. National Championships, and she has run sub-4 in the 1500m five times, with a personal best of 3:57.40. Suzy now lives, runs and enjoys life with her family in Madison, Wisconsin.
Last year Bart Yasso, and Sarah Reinertsen were our celebrity speakers.
2009 Event slideshow. |
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Changes for 2010’s event include:
- Earlier start time - 6:30 am
- 50% increase in prize money for 1st, 2nd, + 3rd Overall in the half marathon
- Creation of 5 year increment age divisions with additional awards for age division winners
- No additional fees for on-line registration
- NEW - Run for charity
- NEW - Zumbathon during half marathon for non-runners
- An Ibag to be emailed to all participants with money saving coupons
- Post race party
- Bigger, better finish-line area
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All 5k participants can expect to receive the following amenities:
- An official Boomtown Run Dri-fit shirt
- Goodie Bag made from recycled materials and filled with freebies
- Plenty of finish line refreshments
All half-marathon participants will receive the following amenities:
- An official short-sleeve Dri-fit wicking running shirt
- Special Finishers Gift
- Commemorative Finishers Medal
- Goodie Bag made from recycled materials and filled with freebies
- Plenty of finish line refreshments
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The City of Joplin, the Joplin Convention and Vistors Bureau and the Event Sponsors want you to enjoy this great race and we hope you will bring your family and stay and enjoy the Boomtown Days Festival in Joplin’s historic Landreth Park. If you are new to Joplin we hope you take the time to see our community. For more information on Joplin, click, www.visitjoplinmo.com |
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