The 10 km run is styled as an "English" cross country race, mostly on grass trails in prairie and next to cropped fields. The course also goes through the Arboretum, savanna, and wooded areas. There are at least 4 watercourse crossings, at least 2 of which will have water. Other challenges will include a few log barriers and a fence or two. There likely will be some gravel and 50 to 100 meters of tarmac. Count on some uneven footing and rolling terrain and don't plan on beating your road 10 km PR. Wear gloves for hand protection.

The 3 km course is much closer to typical U.S. College and high school courses, with no stream crossings or obstacles. It is almost all in the prairie. The trails are mowed wider in fall to prepare for cross country skiing, so the shortest path may cross coarse stubble of prairie plantings.

The Park entrance is on Worcester Road, just off the northwest corner of Cedar Rapids. Worcester Road runs west from Stoney Point Road about ¾ miles north from E. Ave. 1.75 miles north of 16th Ave., or ¼ mile south of Covington Road/F Ave. NW. For mapping systems, the park address is 7515 Worcester Road, Palo, Iowa 52324, which is the office about 800 meters west of the Day Use Area entrance. More information on the park at www.mycountyparks.com/County/Linn/Park/Morgan-Creek-Park.aspx or www.linncountyparks.com

Due to limited parking we are once again limiting entries to 200 runners. Please carpool and park only in designated areas.

Funds left over after expenses will be donated to Morgan Creek Park with a request that they use them for unpaved trails maintenance or improvements or to support development of a high quality cross country running course at Morgan Creek Park. The Linn County Conservation Department has been very supportive and the Morgan Creek staff have been most gracious and helpful hosts. Their assistance has made this event possible.

No place awards for the 3K Fun Run.

For the 10K, age groups are 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+.

Medals for 1st through 3rd and trophies for first overall male and first overall female in the 10K.

Entries received by Monday, 17 October will receive Morgan Creek Cross Country Race 2016 shopping tote bag. For entries received after 17 October, we will not promise a 2016 tote bag, but expect to have enough bags from 2014 and 2015 that everyone can still get a tote bag.

Check in and race day entries will be from 8:30 to 9:40 a.m. All check-in and entry activities should be completed by 9:45.

Race Day Fees:
3K: $13.00
10K: $20.00

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