Race Information

In light of recent developments no bags or backpacks will be permitted at the Trolley Run. 
Personal items will be transported from the start to the finish line.

WHEN

Sunday, April 28, 2013
First wave starts at 7:45 a.m.
We run rain or shine. No Refunds.

WHERE

Race begins at 75th and Wornall Road [MAP]

RACE RESULTS

Results of the Trolley Run will be posted online soon after race day.

PACKET PICK-UP

April 25 from 4 to 8 p.m. 
April 26 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
April 27 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
 
Packet Pick-Up will be in the former Garry Gribble's Running Sports  location
inside Ward Parkway Shopping Center. Enter through the mall entrance near Starbucks.

Registration is available at Packet Pick-Up.

COURSE MAP

The four-mile Trolley Run course winds through the Waldo and Brookside neighborhoods
and ends on the Country Club Plaza.
DOWNLOAD A PDF WITH THE COURSE MAP 

Transportation from the Plaza to the start line begins at 6 a.m. on Nichols Road between Pennsylvania and Broadway streets. The last runner bus leaves at 7:20; the last walker bus at 7:45. Arrive early! 

 

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Race Day Schedule

6:00 - 7:30 a.m.
Late registration at Start (75th & Wornall)
There is no guarantee late registrants be in the results or receive a t-Shirt.

6:00 - 8:30 a.m.
Pledges accepted

6:00 - 7:45 a.m.
Music and warm-up festivities at Start

6:00 - 7:45 a.m.
Transportation to Start from The Plaza

7:30 a.m.
Wheelchair, red and blue waves, get in your wave!

8:00 a.m.
All other runners, be in your specific waves (no strollers).

8:15 a.m.
Walkers, get in your wave!

8:15  - 11:00 a.m.
After-Bash on The Plaza

9:00 - 10:15 a.m.
Entertainment at the Kids' Trolley Run in Mill Creek Park

10:15 a.m.
Kids' Trolley Run starts

10:45 a.m.
Family After-Bash at Mill Creek Park

Action Sports Images will be taking photos throughout the morning

 

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"Wave" Guidelines

Choose the WAVE that best represents your level. If running with family, kids or friends, use slowest person's level so your group will not impede others. Download the course map. (Click the PDF)

No changes in wave assignments on race day.

RED - "Top Bananas" (Requires Verification)
All runners 30 minutes or faster. Proven winners from previous Trolley Runs. Others must include proof with entry.
Red Wave entrants will be verified.

BLUE - “Next Generation”
All runners consistently 30.1 - 36 minutes.
Proven competitors from previous or other certified runs.

GREEN - “Up and Comers” 
All runners 36.1 - 45 minutes. Trying for personal best.

YELLOW - “Count On Me” 
Slower runners, partially jogs, may walk a little.

BLACK - “Speedsters”
Wheelchair participants (no fee)

ORANGE - “Energetic”
Fitness walkers. Walk regularly at a good pace.

WHITE - “Sightseers”
Friends and family leisure walkers. Strollers allowed in this wave.