About the Event

The Endangered Species Walk/Run is co-hosted by the Department of Conservation, the Department of Natural Resources, the Department of Health and Senior Services, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Jefferson City Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Department. The event raises funds to help restore habitat, conduct research and support education projects for endangered animals and plants in Missouri. This year's event features bottomland forests and swamps.

2007 Race Results:

More than 500 walkers and runners participated in 2007. View the 2007 Endangered Species Walk/Run Results.

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When

Saturday, October 13, 2007. Rain or shine. Walkers: 8:45 a.m. start time; Runners: 9:00 a.m. start time. Race packets available from 7:00 to 8:30 a.m. at the pavilion.

Where

The North Jefferson City Pavilion, Jefferson City, Missouri. The pavilion is near the Katy Trail at the intersection of Highways 63 and 54.

Race Info

Participants may register for a 10K run, a 5K run or a 5K walk. The 5K walkers’ course will be separate from the 5K and 10K runners’ course. The 10K/5K walk/run courses are certified by US Track and Field (USATF Certified and RRCA Recognized Course #MO07047BG).
Download a course map.

10K Run: The race starts and finishes at the North Jefferson City Pavilion, with the first mile on Oilwell Road, then turn right on the Katy Trail to the trail head, continue east out and back 1.5 miles on the Katy trail, turn onto Katy Road, then turn left and finish on the Katy trail spur to the pavilion.
5K Run: The same course as the 10K minus the 1.5 miles east out and back on the Katy Trail. 
5K Walk: Out and back, flat, paved course to the Carl R. Noren River Access.

New this year! Accurate Chip Timing!

Runners and walkers will pick up their chip on race day. The chip attaches to your shoe and acts like a barcode at the grocery store. When the runner passes over the electronic mat at the start and finish, the time is accurately recorded on the chip. Chips are turned in and scanned after the race – and results are provided more quickly and accurately than the "old fashion way"!

Awards: First three male and female finishers in each 10K run*, 5K run and 5K walk divisions:

* 10K run will have one division for participants who are 19 and younger.

Safety Concerns: No headphones or pets allowed on the trail. Strollers/joggers are welcome, but must stay at the end of the lineup at start.

Registration

A long-sleeved event t-shirt is included with each registration.

On-line: For your convenience, we are providing on-line registration this year. (Note: there will be a small service charge added by Active.com.)

By Mail: Please complete the registration form. Postmark deadline is October 1, 2007. Registration fee will be $25 per entry for forms received after postmark date of October 1, including race day registration. No confirmation will be sent.

Make checks payable to Missouri Conservation Heritage Foundation. Mail to

Missouri Conservation Heritage Foundation
Endangered Species Walk/Run
P.O. Box 366
Jefferson City, MO 65102-0366

Packet/Chip Pickup:

Hey Kids!

Here are some ways you can do your part in learning about and helping the endangered animals and plants of Missouri. You’ll have the chance to participate in a Postcard Contest, where you can show off your artistic talents while learning about the species that live in bottomland forests and swamps. Also, you have the opportunity to round up some of your friends to participate in the Walk/Run as a Youth Team. Download the Youth Team Registration.

2007 Endangered Species Walk/Run Sponsors

If you would like to contribute, but prefer not to participate in the walk/run, you may make checks payable to: Missouri Conservation Heritage Foundation and mail to

Missouri Conservation Heritage Foundation
Endangered Species Walk/Run
P.O. Box 366
Jefferson City, MO 65102-0366

If you would like to receive an event t-shirt, you may request one with your donation of $25 or more.
There will be a raffle in conjunction with the event, so come for your chance to win some great prizes!