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The Spirit of Survival Marathon will feature five USATF sanctioned and certified road races over the course of the weekend. The Mount Scott 5K, Super Kids Marathon and 5K Spirit Walk and Family Fun Run will take place on Saturday, October 3, 2009.
The Mountain Marathon, Holy Half Marathon, Deer Creek Canyon 10K and Lake Elmer Thomas 5K will occur on Sunday, October 4, 2009.
| Mount Scott 5K | Mountain Marathon | Holy Half Marathon | Lake Elmer Thomas 5K | Deer Creek Canyon 10K | Super Kid's Marathon | 5k Spirit Walk |
Mount Scott 5K
Saturday, October 3, 2009 - 7:30 am
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Download PDF Course map< View Actual Race Course Video here.
This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity will change the way you feel about the phrase “King of the Mountain”. This point-to-point course starts at the base of Mount Scott with a short warm-up of .3 miles, running towards your challenge. The following 2.8 miles will take you to the top of Mount Scott, winding and weaving the entire way up. The destination is the third-highest point in Oklahoma with an average incline of 7% and scenic views of the 60,000 acre refuge, Lake Lawtonka and Lake Elmer Thomas the entire way up the mountain.
- USATF sanctioned and certified
- ChampionChip timing
- Course closed to all traffic during race
- Free shuttle service to and from Start/Finish line
- All participants will receive a goody bag, t-shirt and course hospitality (beverages & first aid along course)
- Finishers receive custom finisher's medal
- Awards and Prizes
- $30 until September 18, 2009
- $40 September 19 - October 3, 2009 (if space available)
- Finishers receive custom finisher's medal
- Top 3 finishers in each age group will receive placer’s medals
- Top 3 finishers in each of the following categories will receive trophies:
- Open Male
- Open Female
- Masters Male
- Masters Female
- Clydesdale
- Filly
- Male - Gilbert Limo - 21.06
- Female - Nancy Pontikes - 27:59
Mountain Marathon
Sunday, October 4, 2009 - 8:00 am
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View Interactive Course Map Here. View Actual Race Course Video Here.
The Mountain Marathon is a one-of-a-kind marathon that winds through the hidden treasure that is the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge (WMWR). Over 22 miles of the marathon course is on the actual wildlife refuge, a 60,000 acre wildlife preserve teaming with buffalo, longhorn and hundreds of species of wildlife roaming free on the open range.
This out-and-back course begins at the Lake Elmer Thomas Recreation Area and travels onto the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge.
From there, runners begin their ascent past several famous landmarks to include: Mount Scott, the Holy City of the Wichitas, the WMWR Visitor Center, Quanah Parker Lake & Dam and Camp Doris, then back again.
Nineteen hospitality aid stations provide beverages, food and first aid on the 26.2-mile course led by official race vehicles. It is important to note that buffalo and longhorn roam free on the open range and are considered dangerous. While these animals are generally docile creatures, all runners must be aware that the race is being run on a national wildlife preserve and animal encounters are possible.
- USATF sanctioned and certified
- Boston Marathon qualifying event
- ChampionChip timing
- Course will be open to minimal traffic with traffic control monitored for 7 hours
- All participants will receive a goody bag, t-shirt and course hospitality (beverages, food & first aid along course and following race)
- Finishers receive custom finisher's medal
- Awards and Prizes
- $65 until September 18, 2009
- $80 September 19 - October 4, 2009 (if space available) Entrants must be 16 years of age or older on race day and have parental consent to participate in the Mountain Marathon. Parents must be aware of the danger of wild animals roaming free on the open range and that running this long of a distance may be hazardous to young teens.
- Finishers receive custom finisher's medal
- Top 3 finishers in each age group will receive placer’s medals
- Top 3 finishers in each of the following categories will receive trophies:
- Open Male
- Open Female
- Masters Male
- Masters Female
- Clydesdale
- Filly
- Male - Corey DuQuette - 2:30:57
- Female - Deana Knight - 3:39:30
Awards and Prizes
Course Record
Holy Half Marathon
Sunday, October 4, 2009 - 8:00 am
View Interactive Course Map Here. View Actual Race Course Video Here.
The Holy Half Marathon is an out-and-back course that will follow the same route as the Mountain Marathon, however, it will turn around before the Famous Holy City of the Wichitas, home of the longest running Easter Passion Play in America.
This is a one-of-a-kind half marathon that will provide the serenity of running through the majestic wildlife refuge past scenic lakes and rivers and Mount Scott.
It is important to note that nine hospitality aid stations providing beverages, food and first aid will line the 13.1 mile course led by official race vehicles, however, runners must be aware that buffalo and longhorn roam free on the open range throughout this course, and animal encounters are possible.
- USATF sanctioned and certified
- ChampionChip timing
- Course will be open to minimal traffic with traffic control monitored for 7 hours
- All participants will receive a goody bag, t-shirt and course hospitality (beverages, food & first aid along course and following race)
- Finishers receive custom finisher's medal
- Awards and Prizes
- $50 until September 18, 2009
- $60 September 19 - October 4, 2009
Entrants must be 12 years of age or older on race day and have parental consent to participate in the Holy Half Marathon. Parents must be aware of the danger of wild animals roaming free on the open range and that running long distances may be hazardous to young participants.
Awards and Prizes- Finishers receive custom finisher's medal
- Top 3 finishers in each age group will receive placer’s medals
- Top 3 finishers in each of the following categories will receive trophies:
- Open Male
- Open Female
- Masters Male
- Masters Female
- Clydesdale
- Filly
Course Record
- Male - Matt Aguero - 1:15:08
- Female - Nancy Pontikes- 1:35:22
Lake Elmer Thomas 5K
Sunday, October 4, 2009 - 8:15 am
Presented by
View Interactive Course Map Here. View Actual Race Course Video Here.
The Lake Elmer Thomas 5K is another new race this year, offering a short-distance race in place of the Marathon Team Challenge which had to be discontinued due to logistical issues. This new event offers for the first time, a short, fast and easy course to the Spirit of Survival’s racing experiences.
The Lake Elmer Thomas 5K will begin at the Lake Elmer Thomas Recreation Area and travel onto Deer Creek Canyon Road on the Fort Sill side of the Wichita Mountains. The out-and-back course is scenic, straight, fast and closed to traffic throughout the race, providing a beautiful and serene running environment teaming with natural wildlife.
Entry Fees
- $25 until September 18, 2009
- $30 after September 19, 2009 to October 4, 2009 (if space available)
- Finishers receive custom finisher's medal
- Top 3 finishers in each age group will be recognized
- Top 3 finishers in each of the following categories will receive prizes:
- Open Male
- Open Female
- Masters Male
- Masters Female
- Clydesdale
- Filly
- New Event
Deer Creek Canyon 10K
Sunday, October 4, 2009 - 8:15 am
Presented by
View Interactive Course Map Here. View Actual Race Course Video Here.
The Deer Creek Canyon 10K is a new race this year, taking place of the extremely difficult and challenging Big Rock 10K in Medicine Park. With the change in the location of the Start/Finish, the Big Rock 10K course can no longer be run so a new, flatter and faster 10K course was added in it’s place.
The Deer Creek Canyon 10K will begin at the Lake Elmer Thomas Recreation Area and travel onto Deer Creek Canyon Road on the Fort Sill side of the Wichita Mountains. The out-and-back course is scenic, straight, fast and closed to traffic throughout the race, providing a beautiful and serene running environment teaming with natural wildlife.
- USATF sanctioned and certified
- ChampionChip timing
- Course closed to traffic for 2 hours
- All participants will receive a goody bag, t-shirt and course hospitality (beverages, food & first aid along course and following race)
- Finishers receive custom finisher's medal
- Awards and Prizes
- $30 until September 18, 2009
- $40 September 19 - October 4, 2009 (if space available)
- Finishers receive custom finisher's medal
- Top 3 finishers in each age group will be recognized
- Top 3 finishers in each of the following categories will receive prizes:
- Open Male
- Open Female
- Masters Male
- Masters Female
- Clydesdale
- Filly
- Male - David Barmasl - 32:33
- Female - Yvonne Rodriguez - 40:02
Course Record - New Race
- Male
- Female
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Super Kid's Marathon
Saturday, October 3, 2009 - 1:00 pm
Presented by
View Actual Race Course Video Here.
The Kids Marathon is for all kids through 12 years of age. At a time when childhood obesity is at an all-time high, this event gives children an opportunity to engage in the world of physical fitness and enjoy the thrill and excitement of the finish line while experiencing the satisfaction of completing a difficult task. Each child logs 25 miles in their Spirit of Survival Kid’s Marathon Log Book by having a parent or teacher sign for each mile run. On the day of the event the kids will run the final 1.2 miles to the official marathon finish line. This event is a wonderful way to encourage kids that they can accomplish anything and learn the value of a life of health and fitness.
Lauren Nelson
Miss America 2007, Honorary Chairperson
We are pleased Miss America 2007, Lauren Nelson is the Honorary Chairperson of the Super Kids Marathon. Lauren is a great role-model for kids and understands the importance of staying fit, healthy and safe. Join Lauren as she walks the 1.2 course with participants.
KSWO TV School Fitness Challenge
The KSWO-TV School Fitness Challenge offers cash grants to the schools with the higest percentage of student participation in the Super Kids Marathon. Prizes will be awarded to the top three schools in three school divisions. Small school (enrollment under 200 students), Medium School (enrollment between 200-399 students) and Large School (schools with enrollment of 400 plus students). Cash grants will be awarded as follows:
- First Place (S,M or L school category) - $500
- Second Place (S,M or L school category) - $300
- Third Place (S,M or L school category) - $200
Super Kids Zone
Presented by
The grand finale of the Kids Marathon will feature an exciting playground of games and prizes as a reward for all of the children who successfully completed their 26.2 mile marathon journey!
Once children cross the finish line of their last 1.2 miles of running at the Super Kids Marathon on Saturday, October 3 at 1pm, they will be ushered into the Wal-Mart/Sam's Club SUPER KIDS' ZONE where they will enjoy hours of fun to include: face painting, several moon bounce inflatables, velcro wall, 5-in-one inflatable combo slide, 2-lane bungee run as well as many other games and prizes. Kids will also enjoy authographs from Lauren Nelson, Miss America 2007, as well as apperaances by other VIPs, a fun educational learning area provided by the WIchita Mountains Wildlife Refuge and much, much more.
This area, made possible due to the generosity of Wal-Mart and Sam's Club, is a great way to reward our kids for a job well done!
Benefits of the Super Kids Marathon
The Super Kids Marathon is a perfect opportunity for parents and children to spend quality time together, setting goals and celebrating the thrill and excitement of reaching the Finish Line.
Entry Fees:
- $10 per child until September 18, 2009
- $15 per child September 19 - October 4, 2009
All participants should be 12 years of age or under on race day. Children may be accompanied by an adult. You must present the completed logbook to register for the Kids Marathon and receive a race number to qualify to receive a medal at the finish line.
Awards and Prizes
- All participants will receive a goody bag, t-shirt and course hospitality (beverages, food & first aid along course and following race)
- Finishers receive custom finisher’s medal
Click here to see the kids marathon official t-shirt design and medal.
Super Kids Marathon T-Shirt Design and Coloring Book Art
The artist who created the Inaugural Super Kids Marathon t-shirt design is no stranger to anyone. If you live in America, you may not recognize her name, but you most definitely will recognize her work. She is none other than Muriel Fahrion, or most known as the creator of Strawberry Shortcake and the Care Bears. Now, a resident of Medicine Park, Muriel lends her talents to projects close to her heart.
When Muriel learned of plans to start the first Super Kids Marathon to take place at the Spirit of Survival Marathon, she quietly offered her skills to make the event more fun and successful. “Scamper” is the product of her creative genius—a perfect representation of an active and healthy resident on the plains of the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge.
Click here for more information about Muriel Fahrion.
Skamper the Prarie Dog
Skamper the Prarie Dog is the official mascot of the Super Kid's Marathon. Created by Fahrion, Skamper now has his own coloring book and also his own blog.
Go to skamperpd.com to visit Skamper's blog and find out what he thought about the 2008 race!
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Leah M. Fitch 5K Spirit Walk and Family Fun Run
Saturday, October 3, 2009 - 2:00 pm
Presented by
Click Here for a PDF flyer with more information. View Actual Race Course Video Here.
This event is the exclamation point reminding us what the Spirit of Survival is all about. It begins at the conclusion of the Super Kid's Marathon and gives participants an opportunity to honor cancer survivors as they display their determination to prevail over cancer and will give others the opportunity to show their support by walking in honor or in memory of victims of this disease.
This 5K also allows children and families to experience the excitement of the big race amongst the roar of a crowd and the allure of a Finish Line. This is one way to encourage families to experience and nurture an attitude of health and fitness to last a lifetime.
- All participants will receive a goody bag, t-shirt and course hospitality (beverages, food & first aid along course and following race)
- Finishers receive custom finisher’s medal
- $20 per person until September 18, 2009
- $25 per person September 19 - October 3, 2009
