HTCO Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 I am on my school's track team currently(ends a week from Monday) and XC team during the summer. I want to participate in the 5K at KI, but I have a few questions about edgiblity. If I am on a running team of any sort, can I still run. Because I know some running events don't allow it (ex: flying pig marathon). And am I old enough to run the 5K?(14-15). Your answers are greatly appreciated! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamondback FOF Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 First off, call the park to get a definite answer. Official website for more information: http://www.visitkingsisland.com/special/run/index.html 10K and 5K awards are based on following categories: 11 - 14, 15 - 19, 20 - 29, 30 - 39, 40 - 49, 50 - 59, 60 - 69, 70 So yes, you're old enough for the 5k. I skimmed through the waiver that you must agree to and I didn't see anything that said you couldn't participate if you're part of a running team. On a side note, I didn't know that some events don't allow people to participate if they're on a running team. Hope this helps. If the entry fee wasn't so much I would do the 5k. IDK, maybe I still will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom76257 Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 If you sign up for it then I won't be the only KIC'er in the 5K that I know of. I'm looking forward to this bad boy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HTCO Posted May 3, 2009 Author Share Posted May 3, 2009 ^ Alrighty! I am pumped for it! My race this year at XC is a 5K so I thought might as well start now! ^^ Thanks for your input! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Force Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 I'm probably doing it too. I'm still trying to decide if I want to do the 5k or the 10k, I wonder where the trails go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RailRider Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 I have been waiting for the race maps to show up on the website, still nothing. As mentioned the kids fun run goes through Nick U, I would imagine sice the 5k is the Diamondback 5k it probably intertwines with the Diamondback track and probably goes back the construction road, and I would imagine that The Beast 10k follows The Beast construction roads at some point. Just a few thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast fan in Tampa Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 I am on my school's track team currently(ends a week from Monday) and XC team during the summer. I want to participate in the 5K at KI, but I have a few questions about edgiblity. If I am on a running team of any sort, can I still run. Because I know some running events don't allow it (ex: flying pig marathon). Your answers are greatly appreciated! Thanks! As a former track and cross country coach in Ohio I think I can answer this one. While the OHSAA will allow you, since coaching officially begins on the 10th, I highly doubt your coach would want you running a road race during training. So in this instance it would be best to check with the coach and not the park. 2009 OHSAA Cross Country Calendar Aug. 10 First Day of Coaching Aug. 24 Season Begins Sept. 21 Non-Interscholastic Competition No Longer Permitted Oct. 11 District Tournament Draw Oct. 24 District Tournament Oct. 31 Regional Tournament Nov. 7 State Tournament Nov. 7 Season Ends 5.3) Road racing is interpreted as a different sport than cross country. If the entire race is run on a road, participation is not a violation of the non-interscholastic competition bylaw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cassie_KY Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 I think there are more than a few folk from the site going to participate. I and the BF are doing the 10K walk (our knees are feeling older than what we want to admit!). I have also seen other runs at different parks. Some for charity, some not. They all look like fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auge.dog Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 BTW, I'm pretty sure you can run in the Flying Pig if you are on a running team. In fact, the winner this year is part of a running team. At least he mentioned such when being interviewed by Ken Brue after the race. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teenageninja Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 I'm surprised KIC isn't having more of a presence in this event... actually nevermind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldiesmann Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 Did anyone else find the headline of today's Cincinnati Enquirer humorous? "16K Cases Of Swine Flew" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongLiveTheSmurfRide Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 I'm surprised KIC isn't having more of a presence in this event... actually nevermind. I've been working on getting into 5K shape. If I get to where I feel like I'll be able to run it by August, I'll definitely be doing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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