OKLAHOMA'S
ULTIMATE CHALLENGE: WORLD'S HIGHEST
HILL 5-MILER
RACE
DATE: Saturday, May 22, 2004
COURSE
and LOCATION: 5-Mile starting point
to finish line course up
Cavanal
Hill, the proclaimed World's Highest Hill in Poteau, Oklahoma.
The
1,999-foot
steep ascent overlooks breathtaking views of the surrounding
scenery.
This Race is a great way to train future races.
Be one of the
first
to conquer 'The Hill'.
Poteau is located 30 miles south of I-40
just 45 minutes west of Fort
Smith,
Arkansas and is nestled at the foothills of the Ouachita Mountain
Range.
Starting Point is at the corner of
Witteville Road and Hughes Drive.
Plenty
of nearby parking available at the Prmary School. Transportation
Will
be provided back to the parking lot from the top of Cavanal after the
Race.
Individual/Team Walkers wanting to conquer
the Hill are also welcome.
TIME:
Race begins at 9am. A 3-hour
time limit has been set. This is
basically
a 35-minute per mile pace. Rain or shine (except in the case of
lightning).
This race is great for all walkers and runners.
AWARDS:
1st, 2nd, 3rd place awards for Overall Male and Female; Standard
Age
Group Awards for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd placers; Fastest Team Awards (3
person
Team members). Team Finishers Award
for team with the most
finishers
AID:
Water, Fluid Replacement at all checkpoint stations.
Certified
Sports
Medicine Practitioner on hand at Finish Line as well as medical personnel and
first responders at the checkpoint stations.
Fully equipped First Aid stations at mile 1.5 and mile 3.
BENEFITS:
Profits will benefit Leflore County Special Olympians to attend
their
State Meet. This non-profit
organization provides year-round sports
training
and competitions to over 250 area individuals with mental
retardation
and other disabilities. The
organization pays the fees and
expenses
of the State Games for over 150 athletes costing approx. $10,000.
LODGING
AND ANTEMINITIES: A packet is
available with discounted coupons
exclusively
for the runners and their families from local hotels,
restaurants
and shopping. There is a lot for
families members to do
during
the Run.
CONTACTS:
Tom Brennan: 918-647-2303 brennant@phs.poteau.k12.ok.us
106 Michelle Drive, Poteau, OK 74953
Jan Stone: 918-647-4238
sjkstone@alltel.net
Fax:
918-963-4866
200 Willa Drive, Poteau, OK 74953
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Entry
Fees: $20 Race Day
$18 Early Registration
Send
to: Tom Brennan
106
Michelle Dr.
Poteau,
OK 74953
Call:
(918) 647-2303
Fax:
(918) 963-4866 Attn: Jan Stone
I
know that running a road race is a potentially hazardous activity.
I
should
not enter unless I am medially able and properly trained.
I also
know
that there will be a possibility of traffic on the course.
I assume
the
risk of running in traffic. I also
assume any and all other risks
associated
with running this event including but not limited to, falls,
contact
with other participants, the effects of the weather and the
conditions
of the roads, all such risks being known and appreciated by me.
Furthermore,
I agree to yield to all emergency vehicles.
I also am fully
aware
that baby strollers and wheels of any kind (except competitive
wheelchairs),
animals and head phones re strictly prohibited and I agree
not
to have them on the course. Knowing
these facts, and in consideration of
your
accepting my entry, I hereby for
myself, my heirs, executors,
administrators
or anyone else who might claim on my behalf, covenant not
to
sue, and waive and release and discharge any and all race sponsors, race
officials,
volunteers, local and state police including any and all of
their
agents, employees assigned or anyone acting for or on their behalf from
any
and all claims or liability for death, personal injury or property damage
of
any kind or nature whatsoever arising out of, or in the course of, my
participating
in this event whether same be caused by negligence or fault.
This
release and waiver extends to all claims of every kind or nature
whatsoever,
foreseen or unforeseen, know or unknown. The
undersigned
grants
permission to sponsors or agents authorized by them to use any photos,
video
tapes, motion pictures, or any other record of this event for any purpose.
Minors
accepted only with a parent or guardian's signature.
Participant's
Signature (parent/guardian if under 18):
Date: