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About The Event• 5K Walk• 5K Run• 10K Run

Jay Dix Challenge to Cure is one of the largest running races in Mid-Missouri with well over 700 participants. This is the 6th year for this event raising over $75,000 for local cancer research. The Challenge to Cure has a distance for everyone 5K walk, 5K run, and 10K run. All walkers and runners will be chip timed and awards given for each age group division in walking and running.

Event Highlights• A distance for everyone 5K walk, 5K run and 10K run • Post Race Buff et• Aid Stations at every mile• Supervised Kids area so the whole family can participate• Dri-Release T-shirts• AMB Chip timing for walkers and runners• Awards for Top 3 fi nishers in each age group• Free Skin Cancer Screening• All proceeds donated to Ellis Fischel Cancer Center

Register online at www.challengetocure.com

Contact InformationEvent Director: Christina McKinney Phone: 573-881-3384 Fax: 573-874-1805Web: www.challengetocure.com E-mail: [email protected]

Date: Saturday, April 12, 2008Time: 9:00amLocation: Columbia, MO

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About The Event• Event Limit: 400• Short Course: 1.5 mile run - 7.5 mile bike - 1.5 mile run• Long Course: 2.5 mile run - 15 mile bike - 2.5 mile run

A duathlon is the perfect event for the fi rst timers. It can also be used to kickoff your multi-sport racing season. No special bike is needed for the short course. This course is very doable on a typical mountain or comfort style bike. Our mission with this event is to introduce new people to the world of multi-sport. This long-standing event attracts over 300 participants each year, making it one of the largest duathlons in the Midwest!

Event Highlights• Two course options• Ultramax AMB Chip timing and scoring• Five-part splits with results. Results posted to the web on race day!• USA Triathlon Sanctioned Event• Technical Tee Shirt for all participants • Awards given in fi ve year age group increments• Participant discounts at The Starting Block• Beginner training plan options• TriSports.com gift certifi cates to age division winners• Free post race pizza from our title sponsor, Shakespeare’s Pizza

Register Online at www.ultramaxtri.com

Great Chairity Fundraiser Opportunity For Volunteers!(see back page for details)

Contact InformationEvent Director: Mark LivesayPhone: 573- 443-7036 Fax: 573-874-1805 Web: www.ultramaxtri.com E-mail: [email protected]

Date: Saturday, April 19, 2008Time: 9:00amLocation: Columbia, MO Albert Oakland Park

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About The Event• Event Limit: 650• Sprint Triathlon: 440 yard swim - 14 mile bike - 3 mile run• Aquathlon: 440 yard swim - 3 mile run• Sprint Triathlon Relay - Each leg of the sprint triathlon can be done by a diff erent person. Male, Female & Coed team options. Relay teams must register online.

The Race for Sight is one of the largest pool swim triathlons in the nation. The event fi lls each year. This is the perfect fi rst triathlon for anyone wanting to get started in the sport. For the more advanced triathletes, you won’t fi nd tougher early season competition. The event is staged on the University of Missouri campus.

Event Highlights• Two short course options• Ultramax AMB Chip timing and scoring• Five-part splits with results. Results posted onsite & on the web on race day!• USA Triathlon Sanctioned Event• Technical Tee Shirt for all participants• Free post-race catered meal• Awards given in fi ve year age group increments• Participant discounts at The Starting Block• Free beginner training plan from The Starting Block• TriSports.com gift certifi cates to division winners




Date: Sunday, May 4, 2008Time: 7:00amLocation: Columbia, MO University of Missouri Recreation Center

About The Event• Event Limit 200 • Youth Triathlon (pool swim, bike, run) for ages 4-14.• Distances are based on age of participant.• Check out the website for details.

The Lion Youth Triathlon is one of the largest youth triathlons in Missouri. This unique event allows for youths to enjoy fitness and health while boosting their confidence. Every distance is attainable for all ages of children. Every child gets the opportunity to start the triathlon by going down Wilson’s fast and furious water slide. The unique aspects of this race help make it a favorite event for our young participants.

Event Highlights• Every participants gets a medal• Each distance is appropriate and attainable for every child• Race starts by going down the fast and furious slide• Awards given to each age group• Every participant gets a T-shirt• Chip Timing• USAT sanctioned event• Each child gets the full triathlon experience


Contact InformationEvent Director: Christina McKinneyPhone: 573-881-3384 Web: www.ultramaxtri.com E-mail: [email protected]

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About The Event• Event Limit: 1,200• Half Marathon - 13.1 Mile Run• Quarter Marathon - 6.55 Mile Run• 5K Run - 3.1 Mile Run• Half Marathon Relay: Relay teams must have 2 or 4 members to compete. Relay teams must register online.

The 2nd Annual Joker’s Wild run features three road-racing distances. This event will in-troduce the 1/4 Marathon distance to the St. Louis area. The three distances will provide a racing opportunity to ALL levels of runners. The “party capital of St. Louis”, Westport, will play host to over 1,000 runners. Come celebrate the July 4th weekend in grand style. Post-race pancake breakfast to all participants. The fi nisher medal is worth coming for! The early start will give us a chance to beat the heat.

Event Highlights• Three run course options• Ultramax AMB Chip timing and scoring• Results posted onsite and to the web on race day! • USA Track & Field Sanctioned and Certifi ed Course• Technical Tee Shirt for all participants • Free post-race pancake breakfast to all participants• Awards given in fi ve year age group increments• Free beginner training plan from The Starting Block• Pace groups for all abilities




Date: Sunday, July 5, 2008Time: 6:30amLocation: Maryland Heights, MO Westport Plaza (St. Louis, MO)

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About The Event• Event Limit: 850• Quartermax Triathlon: 1000 yard swim - 28 mile bike - 6.2 mile run• Octomax Triathlon: 500 yard swim - 18 mile bike - 3 mile run• Minimax Adventure Race: A just-for-Kids adventure/obstacle event• Quartermax Relay Team: Each segment of the Quartermax triathlon can be done by a diff erent person. Male, Female and Coed team options. Relay teams must register online.

Who TRI’s Harder? off ers three exciting events on the same day, at the same venue. Innsbrook Resort is located just minutes from St. Louis, Missouri and is becoming one of the most celebrated multi-sport meccas in the Midwest. The resort covers 7,000 acres, and features more than 80 non-motorized lakes. This gated communi-ty includes 125 miles of private roads for safe biking and running. The Resort off ers a beautiful but challenging venue, just the way triathlon should be!

Event Highlights• Short and Intermediate triathlon course options• Ultramax AMB Chip timing and scoring• Five-part splits with results. Results posted onsite & the web on race day!• USA Triathlon Sanctioned Event• Technical Tee Shirt for all participants • Free post-race catered meal • Awards given in fi ve year age group increments• Free beginner training plan from The Starting Block• TriSports.com gift certifi cates to age division winners• Special option to swim in the last wave




Date: Sunday, August 2, 2008Time: 8:00amLocation: Innsbrook Resort Wright City, MO Just 30 minutes west of St. Louis, MO!

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Date: Saturday, August 23, 2008Time: 7:00amLocation: Republic, MO Miller Park 711 E. Miller Rd.

About The Event• Event Limit: 500• Sprint Triathlon: 300 yard swim - 12 mile bike – 3.1 mile run• 3.1 mile (5K) stand-alone race

The Tiger Tri is southwest Missouri’s most beginner-friendly race. Featuring a pool swim, rolling bike course, and a fast run course, this is the perfect fi rst triathlon for anyone wanting to get started in the sport. The event, open to individuals and relay teams, is staged in spectator-friendly Miller Park through the partnership of the City of Republic and the Ozarks Multi-Sport Club.

Event Highlights• Free beginner training plan• Comprehensive race confi rmation packet and tips for your fi rst triathlon• Ultramax AMB Chip timing and scoring• Five-part splits with results. Results displayed on-site immediately.• USA Triathlon Sanctioned Event • Free post race food and door prizes• Awards given in fi ve year age group increments• Race photos posted to website following event

Register Online at www.ultramaxtri.com or www.republictigertri.com

Contact InformationEvent Director: Eric JohnsonWeb: www.republictigertri.com E-mail: [email protected]

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• Event Limit: 550 Riders• Two-Day Ride Option 1: St. Louis to Herman & back to St. Louis - Katy Trail Ride• Two-Day Ride Option 2: Columbia to Herman & back to Columbia - Road Ride

Both two-day ride options end the fi rst day in Hermann, MO for an overnight stay. Hermann is nestled in the Heart of Missouri Wine Country, a picture-book 19th century village where visitors can partake of an Old World Charm. Indulge yourself in their wineries, B&Bs (if you prefer not to camp), restaurants, historic architecture, specialty shops or just watch the Missouri River lazily roll past. Tour Package Includes

• Two ride options• Transportation of tent and personal items to Hermann• Free camping in the park• T-shirt to all participants• Lunch (both days), dinner Saturday night & breakfast on Sunday• Free outdoor concert Saturday night in Hermann• Free wine tasting• Sunday SAG home is available



Date: September 21 & 22, 2008 Time: 8:00amLocation: Hermann, MO

Great Chairity Fundraiser Opportunity For Volunteers!These selected events are a great opportunity to combine a service project with a fundraiser while having a whole lot of fun doing it! We are looking for service organizations, school groups, church groups, scout programs and more!

Donations to your charity group will be given to each group of 10 or more. Bring a group of 20 and double your funding! Volunteer shifts are typically 3-4 hours. Con-tact us at [email protected] for more information. Positions are fi lled on a fi rst commit basis.

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