Meritrust Tiger Trot at Tanganyika
*** Click Here for 2011 Results ***
15K & 5k
Sunday, September 11th, 2011
15K begins at 8:00 am and 5k begins at 8:30 AM
| Location: | Tanganyika Wildlife Park |
| Entry: | 15k - $36.00 in advance or $40.00 day of |
| 5k - $26.00 in advance or $30.00 day of |
Bonus - 1,000 in Prizes and Giveaways!
All participants will receive FREE admission to Tanganyika Wildlife Park the entire day of the race and family members will receive a $6.00 rate if they enter before 9 AM. Also, all participants will receive a performance technical shirt (while supplies last).
** All participants will receive $5.00 off in Prairie Fire Marathon or Half-Marathon ** 
Registration
Full registration will open on August 1st, 2010. Packets will be available on September 1st, 2011 at Tanganyika Wildlife Park in Goddard or click here to register online now. Entry forms may also be mailed to 1037 S 183rd St W, Goddard, KS 67052. All mail-in and online entries MUST be received by September 5th, 2010. Race Day registration will be in front of the Visitor's Center at Tanganyika Wildlife Park. Race day registration will be accepted. Mailed-in and online packets may be picked up on race day starting at 7:00 AM. All participants will need to pick up their timing chips the morning of the race at the registration table.
Course
We are trying to minimize vehicle traffic while maintaining a simple and interesting course. The course will primarily be on asphalt with a rock shoulder available. The kilometer marks on the map below are approximate and not exact. This year the course will be certified.
Traffic
We will attempt to limit traffic wherever possible. However, there could be some vehicles on the road, so be watchful.
Aid Stations
Will be near 5k Turnaround and at 6k & 9k in the 15K race. Emergency medical help will be available. Restroom facilities will be available in the Tanganyika Visitors Center.
Heat Warning
High heat and humidity can be dangerous to runners. Therefore, make sure you drink plenty of fluids the morning of the race and at the aid stations. If you begin to overheat or fell dizzy, seek aid.
Age Groups (all races)
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19 and under
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60-69
70 and up
Awards
Will be given at the completion of the 15K for all races. Special prizes will be given to the top male and female winners in the 15K and 5k. Medals wil be presented to the top 3 finishers in each age group, in the 15K and k5 for men and women. The race will be timed using racing chips. Results will be available online at this website and/or www.heartlandtiming.com 24 hours after the race.
The website for the timing results is www.heartlandtiming.com.
Numbers
Runners must wear their number on the front of their shirt or shorts in a visible position. Be sure that the finish slip is filled out completely and legibly. No one will be allowed to cross the finish line without a number. Crossing the finish line without being registered and/or without a number may result in inaccurate times for all subsequent finishers.
