Bass Pro Shops Conservation Marathon 
Springfield, MO
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Course Map – Click here Good News – Our marathon and half marathon course will remain the same as last year thanks to the cooperation of Missouri Dept Of Transportation (MODOT) and the contractor, Archer Western. Major construction work is taking place at the Highway 60/65 interchange (Lone Pine/James River Bridge trail area as well as the area which parallels 65 Highway to the Gasconade overpass). MODOT is creating a temporary running surface at the trail/construction areas and will be clearing equipment away from the trail for the marathon. They have arranged for us to use the Galloway Creek Greenway trail for the one day only on Nov 1 to honor their commitment for the marathon for this year. The trail will be closed immediately following the run to resume heavy duty work on the interchange. We are working on some exciting changes for next year’s course while they work on new highway interchanges that will heavily impact this trail. Thanks MODOT!!!
Just to let you know . . . with the MODOT work on the trail in the area that they will be hard compacting, if a heavy rain occurs this week, it may be muddy, so expect to possibly get a little dirty. Thanks.
The Springfield News-Leader is doing a live video stream at the finish line of the Bass Pro Shops Conservation Marathon and the Maynard Cohick 1/2 marathon. The live video streaming will take place from 8:00am until Noon on Sunday November 1st. To log-on simply click here. Simply have your friends, relatives and acquaintances log on to Bass Pro.com/fitness and click on to the Video streaming sight. The live taping may not get underway until 8:15am. This will be a way for your friends and family to see your expression crossing the finish line.
www.news-leader.com/article/20091101/NEWS01/91030020
Check out our new prices for 2009 for the marathon and half marathon!!!
Marathon Entry Fees:
Early Bird (Prior to July 1) $65 First name on race bib to all who register prior to Oct 1.
Pre Register (July 1 thru Oct 28) $75
Late (Oct 30 thru Oct 31) $85
(For Club discounts, contact Carol Hodson at fitness@basspro.com)
Prizes:
Top Male & Female $1000
2nd Place Male & Female $500
3rd Place Male & Female $250
Master Male & Female $500
Age Category Prizes: We will be presenting 3 deep age category prizes for 2009
Keep watching for more info!
Age Categories: 18-19; 20-24; 25-29; 30-34; 35-39; 40- 44; 45-49; 50-54; 55-59; 60-64; 65-69; 70 & over
Must be 18 years old or older Only 1 marathon award per participant.
Capped at 600 participants on marathon Capped at 1100 participants on half marathon
An Outdoor Fitness Festival long sleeved tech shirt will be presented to all registered runners compliments of our sponsor, New Balance.
A Race Medallion and a 'finishers' cap will be awarded to all finishers! 1st time marathoners will get a great 1st timer tech shirt!!
All Marathon and Half Marathon participants will receive 2 free Michelob Ultra beers courtesy of Wil Fischer Companies
With a flat, fast and fun course, the 3rd annual Bass Pro Shops Conservation Marathon and the 31st annual Maynard Cohick Half Marathon are great races for first-timers as well as experienced marathoners. Starting and finishing at Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World, the course will take runners out onto streets of Springfield and onto two of Southwest Missouri's finest greenway trails. This is a unique natural setting, separated from the road and following South Creek and Galloway Creek - safe and scenic paths for a large portion marathon and half marathon course.
WALKERS ARE WELCOME!!! Run or walk, we will be there to the end with you!!!
Music and Entertainment will make this a fun run with numerous aid stations along route, all competing to get your vote for the best ambassadors at making your run a great experience.
After the Run: Join us at the finish line and in the Post Race Celebration Area for food, fun, beer, music, massages and a chance to get to know our great celebrities. Awards ceremony for the marathon and half marathon will be a 1:00 pm
Course:
The marathon course has had some reconfiguration due to trails being affecting by highway construction around Hwy 65 and 60. We have made some revisions to the course that have made it better than ever!! The course is fairly flat with a few hills and we got rid of some out and back trail that we had in the previous years. The course still follows some great scenic trails on the Ozark Greenway system, Springfield neighborhoods and parks. We will be posting this new map very soon. (The half marathon course will remain the same as last year.)
Music, aid stations and sports drink will be available. The marathon course is USATF certified and a Boston Marathon qualifier. No unauthorized vehicles including baby carriages, in-line skates, roller skates, skate boards, bicycles, etc. will be allowed on the course.
Course Time Limit – course open 8 hours: 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Timing for Marathon, Half Marathon - Chronotrack will be used to time these events. The system utilizes a light-weight disposable timing tag. The “D-tag” will record a runner’s official time, beginning when a participant crosses the start line and concluding as he or she passes the finish, as well as split time at the half way point on the course. One of the great features of this system is that there is no chip recovery!! This system has been used in many popular events such as San Francisco Marathon, New York Nike Human Race, Rock N Roll Half Marathon Virginia Beach, Chicago Half Marathon and the Marine Corp Marathon.
Weather Conditions: Like most other places the weather in Missouri is pretty unpredictable. The temperature at the start of both race days will generally be in the low 40's Fahrenheit and can climb into the low 60's Fahrenheit by noon. However, we strongly suggest you be prepared for any kind of weather. Warning: Inadequate training and disregard for the importance of taking fluids have resulted in life threatening conditions, such as heat stroke both in experienced and first time runners. It is recommended all runners take fluids at each of our Aid Stations.
Medical Attention/massage therapy: Medical coverage consist of physicians, EMT's and athletic trainer stations at the start, finish and along the course at the aid stations. The main Medical Tent is located at the Finish Line with St. John's Sports Medicine team there to assist you with recovery. There are also massage therapists both before and after the run volunteering their services to help relax and loosen up tight muscles.
Safe Spectator locations (for marathon and half marathon) : -
National and Sunset at McDaniel Park – Bass Pro sets on the corner of Sunshine and Campbell. From the store, take Sunshine to the east (approximately 1 mile) to National and go south. Watch for the park on the right (approximately ½ mile). Park is on National and Sunset but drive into the park is before Sunset.
Carver Middle School – Bass Pro sets on the corner of Sunshine and Campbell. From the store, take Sunshine to the east (approximately 1.3 mile) to Kansas Expressway. At Kansas Exp go south or left (approximately 1.5 mile) to Battlefield. Go west or right on Battlefield (approximately 1.5 mile past Scenic St). Watch for school entrance sign on right.
Finish Line – we have lots of fun and excitement brewing at the Finish Line!!! And a long covered sidewalk to watch from!
Registration Times and Places:
Marathon, Half Marathon – Packet Pickup and Late Registration:
• Friday, October 30th - 10 am to 8:00 pm at Bass Pro Shops, 1935 S Campbell
• Saturday, October 31st - 9 am to 8:00 pm at Bass Pro Shops, 1935 S Campbell
(no registrations will be taken on Oct 29 while we process the files for the run)
Marathon, Half Marathon – ‘Day of Race’ Packet Pickup only:
• Sunday, November 1st - 5:30 am to 6:30 am at Bass Pro Shops, 1935 S Campbell
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MEET AND GREET PASTA DINNER
Join us for a more intimate dinner with our great celebrities
Dick Beardsley, Frank Shorter, Jeff Galloway, and Chris Gillespie
Saturday, Oct 31st
2 Seatings available at 5PM and 7PM
(Limited seating available)
$25.00 adult $10 age 12 and under
Click below to purchase tickets now!!!
Pasta Dinner (Age 13 and up) Oct 31, 5:00 PM $25.00
Pasta Dinner (Age 12 and under) Oct 31 5:00 PM $10.00
Pasta Dinner (Age 13 and up) Oct 31, 7:00 PM $25.00
Pasta Dinner (Age 12 and under) Oct 31 7:00 PM $10.00
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INTERESTED IN TRAINING?
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Join us for a . . .
Sunday Morning
6AM Service
with Mark Zimmerman
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Watch along the marathon trail for some great entertainment by
ACTION PHOTOS will be taken on race day by
Photos will be available for Marathon, Half Marathon, Trail Runs, 10K-5K, Kid’s Run, Canoe/Kayak race participants, and cycling participants.
Photos will be posted online a few days after the race at
www.ActionSportsImages.com
Remember Daylight Savings Time changes Sunday, Nov 1
CHECK OUT OUR GIGANTIC MILE MARKERS!!! 
The Springfield News-Leader is doing a
live video stream at the finish line of the Bass Pro Shops Conservation Marathon and the Maynard Cohick 1/2 marathon. The live video streaming will take place from 8:00am until Noon on Sunday November 1st. To log-on simply click here. Simply have your friends, relatives and acquaintances log on to Bass Pro.com/fitness and click on to the Video streaming sight. The live taping may not get underway until 8:15am. This will be a way for your friends and family to see your expression crossing the finish line.
www.news-leader.com/article/20091101/NEWS01/91030020
The Springfield News-Leader is doing a live video stream at the finish line of the Bass Pro Shops Conservation Marathon and the Maynard Cohick 1/2 marathon. The live video streaming will take place from 8:00am until Noon on Sunday November 1st. To log-on simply click here. Simply have your friends, relatives and acquaintances log on to Bass Pro.com/fitness and click on to the Video streaming sight. The live taping may not get underway until 8:15am. This will be a way for your friends and family to see your expression crossing the finish line.
www.news-leader.com/article/20091101/NEWS01/91030020
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