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2013 The Running of the Noses

Everyone Wins by a Nose

2013 OVERALL RESULTS

2013 AGE GROUP RESULTS

Prematurely celebrate the end of winter and the cold and flu season with St. Louis nosiest 5k

When: Saturday, March 9th, 2013. Race starts at 9:00 am. Registration will be open at 7:00 am.

What: A 5K run in Queeny Park, St. Louis County Missouri.

Where: The Running of the noses will Start and Finish on the upper lot in Queeny Park, above the Ice Hockey Complex.

Who this benefits: A portion of each entry fee will go to Be the Change Volunteers (BTCV). BTCV takes teams of volunteers to the areas of the developing world to do education projects.  They accept applications from communities and other non-profits for the projects.  BTCV does new construction as well as re-furbish and repair projects.  Projects may range from classroom buildings, libraries, teacher’s quarters, and other structures as agreed upon by a board of directors. 

Pick Your Nose: When you register for the race you will be able to pick your nose. We have a variety of nose's to pick from. Note: You can only pick your own nose, participants will not be allowed to pick their friend's nose.

Packet and Nose Pick-Up: We will have Race Packet Pick Up at Little Shark Athletic Company from 11:00am - 7:00pm on Friday, March 8th. WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE PACKET AND NOSE PICK UP (and avoiding lines on Race Day!!)

NOTE: You have to pick up your packet and nose in person- we will need a wet signature on our insurance waiver. We don't need a wet nose.

Registration Information: Cost for the Run or Walk is $35. Race day registration is $40. There will be a slight surcharge for online registration at www.runreg.com You can register LIVE on Friday, March 8th from 11:00am to 7:00pm at Little Shark Athletic Company, 6176 Delmar Blvd. You can register ON RACE DAY from 7:00am until 8:30am. Please note: There are NO REFUNDS. Race Day... we can't guarantee a nose or T-Shirt.

Shameless Plug: Check out our Nine Mile Trail Run on February 3rd, 2013, The Nippy Niner and our February 10th Valentines Day Run for the Chocolate

Racers will be categorized by age and nose (pecking order):

  • Their own Nose
  • Design your own Nose (and be eligible for your nose to be picked "Best Beak")
  • Groucho Nose
  • Duck Beak
  • Pig Snoot
  • Elephant Trunk
  • Clown Nose
  • Cow Nose
  • Bunny Nose
  • Tiger Nose

The Noses to Pick:

Groucho Clownin Beak Wabbit
Trunk Tigrrr Snoot Moo

Age Groups:

  •  12-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-70, 70+
  • Register by clicking on the RunReg.com link...below.

Race Goodies- all racers will recieve sweet schwag.

  • Running of the Noses Signature Event Shirt.
  • Overall Top Three Medals. Top three per age group.
  • Complimentary hydration provided by Walgreens.
  • Each racer will be able to pick their nose.
  • "Best Beak" Winner of the Design Your Own Nose Category will win "Bagels for Year Certificate" courtesy of Panera Bread

Post Race Raffle from Be The Change Volunteers and Optical Expressions: Ray Ban Sunglasses and Maui Jim Sunglasses.

Post Race Treats: We will have BBQ donated by Phatso's BBQ (pulled pork sandwiches) post race.

Volunteer: Can't run? Like noses? We can make sure you're helpful. Email mike@bigshark.com

Sponsor: For sponsorship options for local business check out our PROGRAM- contact Mike Weiss

 

Thanks to R & R Sanitation for supplying our "facilities".

 

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