The Bonner Springs Tiblow Trot is on August 25thstarting at 7 a.m. This is one of the oldest races in Kansas, celebrating 40 years! Race details are below.
Schedule:
- FRIDAY, AUGUST 24, 2018 Packet pick-up and pre-registration 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. at Kelly Murphy Park at 2ndand Elm Street.
- SATURDAY, AUGUST 25, 2018 Packet pick-up and registration 6:00 – 6:30 a.m. at Kelly Murphy Park at 2ndand Elm Street.
- The 5 mile/2 mile Race begins promptly at 7:00 a.m. at Kelly Murphy Park at 2ndand Elm Street. The 5K starts at 7:05 from Oak and Front Street, next to the Dairy Queen. – Rain or shine.
- Award presentation and raffle begins at 8:15 a.m. at Kelly Murphy Park.
Parking:
Parking spots are available near the starting line. You’ll see the Tiblow Days carnival and are welcome to park anywhere near 2ndand Elm Street. Another option is the lot of the old Bonner Thriftway grocery store on Oak street, across from Dairy Queen.
Awards/Raffle:
In honor of our 40thyear, each participant will receive a special 40thAnniversary medal, t-shirt and a raffle ticket for a chance to win big prizes, including a 40 inch TV. Trophies will also be awarded for top finishers.
Registration:
Do you know someone who hasn’t signed up yet? Help us break our 400-attendance goal. Online registration has closed but you can still register in person on August 24th from 6 – 7:30 p.m. or race day morning on August 25th at 6 -6:30 a.m. Please note the registration price is now $40. Kids 12 and under are free or $10 with a t-shirt.
Volunteers:
We are still looking for volunteers. Opportunities are available here.
Sponsors:
We could not do this race without the support of our sponsors. Thank you Providence Medical Group, Coleman Equipment, Union Bank & Trust, Cox & Neal, LLC, Bodyworks Massage Therapy, Roberts Chevrolet-Buick, Pure Movement Integrated Health Center, eHealthCover.com, Atmos Energy, Predator, ReddiServices, WTF, SERC Physical Therapy, K. Craft Design, Mills Trophies, Chelsey Cora Photography, Third Space Coffee and Price Chopper.
Funds Raised:
All funds raised go toward Bonner Springs High School scholarships and the Rotary Polio Plus Program to end polio worldwide.
Tiblow Days Festival:
We encourage you to stick around after the race to enjoy the largest annual community festival in Bonner Springs called Tiblow Days. Enjoy the 9:30 a.m. parade, carnival, craft and food booths, car show, bands and local entertainment. Activities take place at K-32 (Cedar Street) and Second Street, K-32 and Third Street, Oak Street, Second Street and Elm.
Check out our Facebook event page for race results, photos and more updates. Looking forward to seeing you at the starting line!
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