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Bass Pro Shops Conservation Marathon
                         Springfield, MO

Sunday, November 7, 2010                 Course Map – Click here

A new route will be created for 2010. Keep watching for more info!!

2010 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 Nov3)      $75
Late (Nov 5 thru Nov 6)                    $85

(For Club discounts, contact fitness@basspro.com)

2010 Prizes:
Top Male & Female                             $1000
2nd Place Male & Female                  $500
3rd Place Male & Female                   $250

Master Male & Female                        $500

Age Category Prizes: We presented 3 deep age category prizes for 2009

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' prize will be awarded to all finishers!

The 4th annual Bass Pro Shops Conservation Marathon and the 32nd 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 some of Southwest Missouri's finest greenway trails. With a new route in the making, we plan to showcase some highlights of Springfield this year for a large portion of the 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 half marathon will be at 11:30 am and for the marathon at 1:00 pm this year.

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.

Our event is sanctioned by USA Track and Field, all USATF guidelines, rules and procedures will be followed with regard to in competition random drug testing.

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) :

Course safe places for spectating will be posted at a later date when the new course is finalized. Our Finish Line, as always will have lots of fun and excitement brewing!!! And a long covered sidewalk to watch from!

Registration Times and Places:

Marathon, Half Marathon – Packet Pickup and Late Registration:

• Friday, November 5th - 10 am to 8:00 pm at Bass Pro Shops, 1935 S Campbell

• Saturday, November 6th - 9 am to 8:00 pm at Bass Pro Shops, 1935 S Campbell

(no registrations will be taken on November 4th while we process the files for the run)

Marathon, Half Marathon – ‘Day of Race’ Packet Pickup only:

• Sunday, November 7th - 5:30 am to 6:30 am at Bass Pro Shops, 1935 S Campbell

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INTERESTED IN TRAINING?

2010 will offer great Training Programs again this year!! Keep watching for updates!!

Click here for info

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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