Ozarks Medical Center Superhero Fun Run 2017

EARLY REGISTRATION ~ DUE APRIL 13
Participants wishing to receive a free Fun Run t-shirt must submit their registration forms by 5 p.m. April 13. Participants registering after April 13 will not receive a t-shirt. Participants may also opt out of receiving a t-shirt and designate these funds to further assist the OMC Cancer Treatment Center.

ONLINE REGISTRATION

Participants may register online at raceroster.com. A processing fee is charged by the site. Online registration ends at 11:59 p.m. April 20.

EVENT DAY REGISTRATION
Entrants may register the day of the race for an additional $5 fee. Registration will begin at 6:30 a.m. at the start line area in front of the Shaw Medical Building, 1111 Kentucky Avenue. Event day registration will close at 7:15 a.m.

RACE EVENTS & TIMING
The OMC Fun Run will include 1.5 mile, 5K and 10K events. The 5K and 10K will be electronically timed using ChampionChip timing. Timing chips are available for $5 for the 5K and 10K events. Chips must be returned at the finish line. There will be a $25 fee for unreturned chips. Please do not purchase a chip if you are planning to walk the 5K or 10K. Participants in the 5K and 10K must still check in the morning of the race to receive their timing chip. Chip pickup will end 15 minutes prior to the race start at 7:45 a.m. There will be a $10 charge to change your race event after April 20.

TEAM DISCOUNT

Teams of five or more qualify for a discount of $5 off each individual registration. Please see the reverse side for details. All team members do not need to be entered in the same event. The discount is available to those registering online as well.

Awards Ceremony

The Awards Ceremony for the 5K will be held at 9:00 a.m., 10K Awards Ceremony will be held at 9:45 a.m., and the Spirit Awards and Corporate Team Awards will be held at 10:00 a.m. in front of the Shaw Building.

5K & 10K Finishing Times

Trophies will be awarded in the 5K and 10K events to the five overall male and female finishers. Medals will be awarded to three male and female finishers in each age division, who are not in the top five overall.

Spirit Awards

Superhero spirit awards will also be awarded to one child, one adult and one team. These awards are given to those who demonstrate the most spirit on race day. Spirit judging will take place near the start line at 7:40 a.m. You must be present for the judging in order to win.

Corporate Team Award

West Plains Bank (last year’s Corporate Team Award winner) has issued a challenge to the community encouraging other businesses & groups to find creative ways to support the Cancer Treatment Center prior to the Fun Run! Join your coworkers or teammates in a fundraiser. The team who raises the most money will be awarded the Corporate Team Award, a special award to display at your business or organization. All donations must be collected and turned in by the close of the Packet Pickup at 5:30 p.m., Friday, April 21. The winner will be announced during the Fun Run Awards Ceremony on April 22.

Course maps for the 1.5 mile, 5K and 10K events are here http://www.ozarksmedicalcenter.com/documents/events/new-course-maps.pdf

Runners and walkers are welcome to participate in any event. We do ask that walkers not take a timing chip for the 5K and 10K.

Back again this year! Bring the pooch out for a fun morning! If you want to participate in a walking or running event with your dog, complete the registration form on the reverse side and pay the entry for yourself and your dog, then follow all other race instructions. To just enter your dog in the Dog Show or Costume Contest, pay the $5 registration fee for your dog. The Dog Show and Costume Contest will begin at 9:15 a.m. in front of the Shaw Building. You may sign up for the Dog Show and Costume Contest the morning of the event beginning at 7:30 a.m. All dogs must be registered for the Dog Show & Costume Contest by 8:45 a.m. All dogs must be on a leash and have current rabies vaccination per city ordinance.

Dog Show Awards

Awards given for the Dog Show include: Best Small Dog, Best Medium Dog, Best Large Dog, Best Costume Small Dog, Best Costume Medium Dog, Best Costume Large Dog, and Best of Show. Judging will take place during the Dog Show that begins at 9:15 a.m. on April 22. Awards will be given following the show.

PACKET PICKUP ~ APRIL 21

The Superhero Fun Run Packet Pickup will be held from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. April 21 at OMC Parkway Center, Willard Hunter Classroom. Participants are encouraged to pick up their t-shirts (if registered before April 13), bibs if running in the 5K or 10K, and swag bags. A registration table also will be available. Participants in the 5K & 10K must still check in the morning of the race to receive their timing chip if they are requesting one. Participants must pick up their own packet unless they have made arrangements prior to April 21 by calling 417-257-6737 or e-mailing melissa.smith@ozarksmedicalcenter.com.

Info coming soon!

Parking at the Shaw Building will be limited and reserved for handicap participants and visitors of the hospital. Parking is available in lots on the OMC campus and at the OMC Parkway Center.

OMC Wellness and Rehabilitation Services will conduct a stretching clinic to help participants warm up for their event. The clinic will be held near the start line at 7:50 a.m.

RACE EVENTS & TIMING
The OMC Fun Run will include 1.5 mile, 5K and 10K events. The 5K and 10K will be electronically timed using ChampionChip timing. Timing chips are available for $5 for the 5K and 10K events. Chips must be returned at the finish line. There will be a $25 fee for unreturned chips. Please do not purchase a chip if you are planning to walk the 5K or 10K. Participants in the 5K and 10K must still check in the morning of the race to receive their timing chip. Chip pickup will end 15 minutes prior to the race start at 7:45 a.m. There will be a $10 charge to change your race event after April 20.