The Spirit of Survival Marathon will feature five USATF sanctioned and certified events over the course of two days. The Mount Scott 5K, Super Kids Marathon and 5K Spirit Walk and Family Run will take place on Saturday, October 4, 2008. The Mountain Marathon, Holy Half Marathon, 5-Member Marathon Team Challenge and Big Rock 10K will occur on Sunday, October 5, 2008.
| Mount Scott 5K | Mountain Marathon | Holy Half Marathon | Marathon Team Challenge | Big Rock 10K | Super Kid's Marathon | 5k Spirit Walk |
Mount Scott 5K
Saturday, October 4, 2008 - 7:30 am
View Map HereThis 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 26, 2008
- $40 September 27 - October 4, 2008 (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
- Male - Gilbert Limo - 21.06
- Female - Ana Basora - 29:37
Mountain Marathon
Sunday, October 5, 2008 - 8:00 am
View Map HereThe Mountain Marathon is a one-of-a-kind marathon that winds through the hidden treasure that is the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge (WMWR). Over 24 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 historic Medicine Park cobblestone resort and twists through a fraction of the art community which is home to numerous state and nationally-renowned artists. Named for the waters believed to have “healing powers”, Medicine Park is Oklahoma’s oldest resort town and is the gateway to the Wichita Mountains.
From there, runners begin their ascent to the Wildlife Refuge and past several famous landmarks to include: Mount Scott, the Holy City of the Wichitas, the WMWR Visitor Center, Quanah Parker Lake & Dam, Camp Doris, and descends to Lost Lake, then back again.
While 19 hospitality aid stations providing beverages, food and first aid will line 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
- $60 until September 26, 2008
- $75 September 27 - October 5, 2008 (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
- Male - Corey DuQuette - 2:30:57
- Female - Denise Bray - 3:40:36
Awards and Prizes
Course Record
Holy Half Marathon
Sunday, October 5, 2008 - 8:00 am
View Map HereThe Holy Half Marathon is an out-and-back course that will follow the same route as the Mountain Marathon and Marathon Team Challenge, however, it will turn around at 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, Mount Scott and the Holy City of the Wichitas.
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
- $40 until September 26, 2008
- $50 September 27 - October 5, 2008
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
Course Record
- Male - Matt Aguero - 1:15:08
- Female - Heather Patterson - 1:40:41
Marathon 5-Member Team Challenge
Sunday, October 5, 2008 - 8:00 am
View Map HereThis is a fresh new twist to the typical marathon relay. New this year, the 5-Member Marathon Team Challenge offers teams the opportunity to compete together, forging lasting bonds through the enjoyment of the shared running and training experience.
Different from the typical Marathon Relay, the team Challenge consists of teams of five members who each run an equal distance of the race, 5.42 miles, for a total of 26.2 miles run. Team members' times will be added together for a final finishing time.
Instead of transporting runners to exchange points for a typical relay format, all members of the team will wear their own timing chip, begin the race at 8 am from the Start Line and run out 2.62 miles on the refuge and turn around to cross the Finish Line together in Medicine Park. The greatest benefit of the new format is that runners will avoid waiting for their leg of the race to run and all will be able to run together if they choose. Another benefit is that team members will be among the first to complete their racing experience, allowing them to enjoy the festivities and live entertainment at the finish line as the other finishers cross.
Whether you're running as a family team or as part of the corporate challenge, the five-member marathon team challenge will forge a lasting bond.
Teams may register in the following categories: corporate/business, family (legal relatives), fire/law enforcement/military, high school, college, male, female and mixed.
- USATF sanctioned and certified
- Each team member will receive ChampionChip
- 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 finsher's medal
- Each team member will receive one free admission to the Pasta feast, Saturday, October 4, 2008
- Awards and Prizes
- $150 per team until September 26, 2008
- $200 per team after September 27, 2008 (if space available)
- Team captain creates the team and controls addition of other members to the team
- Finishers receive custom finisher's medal
- Top 3 teams in each category below will be recognized
- Corporate/Business
- Family (must be legal relatives)
- Fire/Law Enforcement/Military
- High School
- College
- Male
- Female
- Mixed
- Top 3 teams overall will receive awards and prizes.
- Overall - Hellcats - 3:22:12
Big Rock 10 K
Sunday, October 5, 2008 - 8:30 am
View Map HereStarting in the heart of Medicine Park, this race is the only course that does not travel onto the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge, but has perhaps the best of all races combined. Running one mile through the artist’s community past the Winery of the Wichitas and a scenic lakeside view of Mount Scott, this course travels another 1 ˝ miles around Lake Lawtonka. At approximately 3 miles, a steep and winding incline continues for about ˝ mile. At the top of Big Rock Mountain Estates is a scenic mountain vista lined with Colorado-style timber homes where a steep descent takes you back to the other side of Medicine Park to the roar of the Finish Line.
- USATF sanctioned and certified
- ChampionChip timing
- Course will be open to minimal traffic with traffic control monitored
- 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 26, 2008
- $40 September 27 - October 5, 2008 (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
- Male - David Barmasl - 32:33
- Female - Yvonne Rodriguez - 40:02
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Super Kid’s Marathon
Saturday, October 4, 2008 - 11:00 am
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 Marathon 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. Watch for Lauren as she awards medals at the Finish Line.
Rachel Ofori
Miss Bricktown OKC's Outstanding Teen 2008 & Official Chairperson
We are pleased that Rachel Ofori, Miss Starlight 2008, Miss Bricktown OKC's Outstanding Teen and the 2007 FOURPOINTS Magazine Cover Model Winner
is the Official Chairperson of the Super Kids Marathon. Look for Rachel and other celebrities and VIPs at the Finish Line as she joins
Lauren Nelson, Miss America 2007 in awarding medals to children at the Finish Line!
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 26, 2008
- $15 per child September 27 - October 5, 2008
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.
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5K Spirit Walk and Family Fun Run
Saturday, October 4, 2008 - 12:00 Noon
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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 26, 2008
- $25 per person September 27 - October 5, 2008
