THE PATRIOTS RUN SEPTEMBER 14TH , 2024
RUNNERS GUIDE
PARTICIPANT GUIDE
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6 RACES. 9 HOURS. 11 MINUTES
WHAT TO EXPECT
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COURSE INFORMATION
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RESULTS & AWARDS
SPONSORS
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QUICK GUIDE
6:30 AM OPENING CEREMONY LAP 7:00 AM ULTRA, TEAM RELAY AND MARATHON START 10:00 AM FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT AND HERO ZONE OPEN
1:00 PM 1/2 MARATHON START 3:00 PM 5K START 4:11 PM ALL RACES END - CLOSING CEREMONY IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING
6 RACES. 9 HOURS. 11 MINUTES
ASPIRIA OVERLAND PARK 6240 Sprint Parkway, Overland Park, KS 66209
2024 FINISHERS MEDAL
2024 PATRIOTS RUN SHIRT
RECIEVE ON RACE DAY
RECIEVE IN PACKET
SWAG & PACKET PICKUP
2024 FEETURES SOCKS
RECIEVE IN PACKET
Friday, September 13th Location: RoKC Olathe: 654 N Central Olathe, KS 66061 Time: Friday, September 13th 4-7pm Day of: On-Site , Registration tent at 5:45am HEAVY TEAM PACKET PICKUP IS ONSITE MORNING OF RACE See page 7 for more information on heavy division
WHY WE RUN
A Run to Honor their Sacrifice and Educate their Legacy. Proceeds from the Patriots Run benefit Folds of Honor Kansas City Chapter, a 501c3 non-profit providing educational scholarships to the spouses and children of fallen or disabled American Heroes and First Responders. HONOR YOUR HERO
At packet pickup racers will find a sign that states “Today I Honor_______” . We invite all racers to complete this sign and bring to race day to give to the registration table on arrival. Volunteers will then place these signs around the event to honor the heroes in our community, their service and sacrifice to be a reminder of what the Patriots Run is all about.
LATE START The reason why the Half Marathon and 5k start at a later time than most races is deeply rooted in our mission and values. Our individual ultra runners and teams will be running for 9 hours and 11 minutes, with some of them carrying 35lb rucks. A significant portion of the runners are also First Responders and military members, who selflessly protect us and our freedoms every day. We have chosen to start the half marathon and 5k in the afternoon to maximize the number of spectators present at the finish line. We believe that having a large crowd there to cheer on and thank these brave individuals is a small but meaningful gesture of gratitude for their service. It also serves as a reminder to all of us to never forget the sacrifices made on that fateful day in 2001 and to always show appreciation for those who serve our country and communities. At our races, we not only celebrate physical endurance and determination, but also honor the resilience and bravery of our runners.
R U N W A L K
5K
3:00 PM START - see map for start corral location
1/2 MARATHON Participants will run 2 full laps +.1 mile to complete 3.1 miles 1 hour 11-minute cutoff
MARATHON Participants will complete 17 full laps +.5 mile to complete 26.2 9-hour 11-minute cutoff Participants will run 8 full laps +1.1 miles to complete 13.1 miles 3-hour 11-minute cutoff 1:00 PM START - see map for start corral location 7:00 AM START - see map for start corral location
U L T R A
7:00 AM START
INDIVIDUAL ULTRA MARATHON
Individual participants will complete as many laps of the 1.5 mile course as possible in 9 hours and 11 minutes. There is no minimum required distance to complete. All laps must be completed before 4:11pm. Participants will have one designated “pit” area to keep your
running essentials. HEAVY RELAY TEAM
LIGHT RELAY TEAM Teams of up to 5 individuals will compete, relay style, to complete as many laps of the 1.5-mile course as possible in 9 hours and 11 minutes while carrying a 35lb rucksack (backpack). Each team is required to supply one rucksack to carry during the event. Each is allowed ONE designated “pit” area near the start/finish line and is allowed to bring a 10×10 tent to use during the event for runners to rest while not on course and to store equipment/running essentials.This can be set up the day of event starting at 5am. All laps must be completed before 4:11pm, no laps completed after this time will count towards totals. Rucksack weigh-in and packet pick up for Heavy teams begin at 5:45am - Each team is required to bring their rucksack before race to be weighed and tagged with timing chip prior to the race beginning. Teams of up to 5 individuals will compete, relay style, to complete as many laps of the 1.5-mile course as possible in 9 hours and 11 minutes. Each team is allowed ONE designated “pit” area near the start/finish line and is allowed to bring a 10×10 tent to use during the event for runners to rest while not on course and to store equipment/running essentials. This can be set up the day of the event starting at 5am. All laps must be completed before 4:11pm. Any laps completed after this time will not be included in total mileage. **Minimum fundraising/donation of $500 per team required for team participation. Donation page to be provided by Patriots Run
HOME OF THE PATRIOTS RUN
EVENT MAP UPON ARRIVAL, FOLLOW VOLUNTEER DIRECTIONS TO FREE PARKING AND RACE AREA!
FIND US ON STRAVA! SEGMENT PRIZES FOR ASCENT AND DESCENT
At the Patriots Run, we not only celebrate endurance of our runners, but also provide a day of community. ultra runners will have space to use a 10x10 tent amongst other racers of the day. a 9 hour and 11 minute day leaves plenty of downtime to network with other runners and community partners of the race in a close knit designated area. COMMUNITY FIRST
FREE LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
Get energized listening to top hits all day long with our live DJ sponsored by Thomas Heating and Cooling. Also featured will be a family fun zone open to all participants and their families. During the run, the Hero Family Zone will also be taking place for local hero families to meet and enjoy a day honoring their sacrifice. Do you know a local military or first responder family? Invite them to join us by visiting www.patriotsrun.org
FREE FOOD AND DRINK
Start the day right with breakfast provided by Criss Cakes and Maps Coffee. As the day goes on, enjoy KC Cattle Co. Waygu meat, 1st Phorm Ultra-Formance, Kurts Bars, S2, Sport Coffee and beverages (alcoholic and non) from Crawford Sales.
LET’S HAVE SOME FUN
LATE REGISTRATION WILL BE AVAILABLE ON THE DAY OF THE EVENT BUT TO AVOID THE EXTRA FEE, SIGN UP EARLY! LOCATION AND FREE PARKING ASPIRIA CAMPUS LOCATED AT SPRINT PARKWAY AND 117TH STREET, OVERLAND PARK KANSAS. ENTER OFF OF NALL AVE. FOLLOW VOLUNTEER DIRECTIONS
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED KNOW A STUDENT IN NEED OF SERVICE HOURS OR FAMILY/FRIENDS THAT ARE WILLING TO HELP OUT WHILE CHEERING YOU ON? VOLUNTEERS NEEDED IN MULTIPLE STATIONS! CONTACT: PATRIOTSRUN@FOLDSOFHONOR.ORG
STAYING COOL
HYDRATION STATIONS COOLING STATION WILL BE LOCATED NEAR THE START LINE.
MEDICAL TEAM
WATER AND HYDRATION STATIONS WILL BE LOCATED THROUHGOUT THE COURSE. HYDRATION FROM S2 WILL ALSO BE AVAILABLE ALONG WITH 1ST PHORM ULTRA-FORMANCE
EMERGENCY MEDICAL TEAM FROM OVERLAND PARK EMS WILL BE ON-SITE.
EVERYTHING ELSE TENT/PIT AREA Ultra participants are welcome to arrive at 5:45am to set up their pit area for the day.All ultra tents will be located in a designated near the start/finish line. SUPPORT Friends and Family are welcome to attend to cheer on their racer. Families are welcome set up a area along the race route nearest to the parking garage. ENTERTAINMENT Anyone is welcome to play in the family zone. Bounce houses, carnival games, face painting, balloon artists and more! 10am-4pm Paige Field Do you know a local first responder or military family? Invite them to the Hero Zone! A separate area within the family zone for families to network with those who uderstand.
RESULTS Timing and results for 2024 is done by Big River Racing. Participants can check Athlinks at the end of their race or check the Patriots Run Website for results as soon as they are made available. Timing is done utilizing chips found in each participant bib registered at packet pickup. If the originally assigned bib is not brought to the race, a time will bot be recorded. Teams will share a bib number and chip throughout the relay. PHOTOS Race photography this year will be done by Mile90 Photography. Photos will be made available and shared as soon as possible. General event photography will be done by Calvin Tran for future media use. If you or your children wish to not be photographed please inform the photographer and every effort will be taken to honor your wishes.
AWARDS CASH PRIZES IN ALL INDIVIDUAL RACES: 1ST PLACE MALE AND FEMALE: $250 EACH 2ND PLACE MALE AND FEMALE: $150 EACH 3RD PLACE MALE AND FEMALE: $50 EACH
TOP TEAM FUNDRAISER $1,000 CASH TO BE SPLIT AMONGST TEAM MEMBERS CASH PRIZES
TOP HEAVY DIVISION RELAY TEAM
1ST PLACE TEAM OVERALL - $500
TOP LIGHT DIVISION RELAY TEAM 1ST PLACE TEAM OVERALL - $500
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