Race to the Rocker
 
Register EARLY (by Jan. 31st and then again on March 9th) to be entered into drawings for long-sleeved, Race to the Rocker technical shirts!!https://secure.getmeregistered.com/get_information.php?event_id=3490shapeimage_2_link_0
BACK IN 2012!! Friday Night Expo/Packet Pickup and a Spaghetti Dinner from 5:00-8:00. (location TBA) Click Here for more information and final race instructions from 2011! Check back for updated 2012 instructions 2 weeks prior to the race.Race_to_the_Rocker_files/Final%20Race%20Instructions%202011.pdfshapeimage_3_link_0
MAP of the RACEhttp://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&saddr=W+Washington+St+&+S+Hickory+St,+Cuba,+Crawford,+Missouri+65453&daddr=38.037056,-91.469164&hl=en&geocode=&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=1&sz=17&dirflg=w&sll=38.037157,-91.466943&sspn=0.003946,0.009613&ie=UTF8&t=h&z=17
Race to the Rocker When: March 31, 2012 What: 4 mile race from Cuba, MO to the World’s Largest Rocker in Fanning, MO Where to Register: www.GetMeRegistered.com under March Events or download a 2012 Registration Form and mail to the address below. Contact Info: 130 Merri Hill Dr. Cuba, MO 65453 573-881-1581 rachaustin2000@yahoo.com 2011 Race Results: www.bigriverrunning.com Flyer to help us PROMOTE 2010 Photos: Click Here. 2011 Photos: Click Here. 2011 Fundraising benefited: Cross Country course for Cuba athletes and area runners/ walkers 2 Scholarships $ for Friday Backpacks Program Fundraising Results from previous races: Click Here https://secure.getmeregistered.com/get_information.php?event_id=4959Race_to_the_Rocker_files/Registration%20Form%202012.pdfmailto:rachaustin2000@yahoo.com?subject=Race%20to%20the%20Rockerhttp://www.bigriverrunning.comRace_to_the_Rocker_files/flyer%202011.pdfhttp://capturedbyjessica.shutterfly.com/eventshttp://www.shutterfly.com/pro/AmberWhitePhotography/RaceToTheRockerhttp://fridaybackpacksforcuba.org/Race_to_the_Rocker_files/Purchases%20With%20Race%20$.pdfshapeimage_6_link_0shapeimage_6_link_1shapeimage_6_link_2shapeimage_6_link_3shapeimage_6_link_4shapeimage_6_link_5shapeimage_6_link_6shapeimage_6_link_7shapeimage_6_link_8
Challenge
 
JOG, inc., or Joggers of God, in Cuba is teaming with the Route 66 Fanning Outpost General Store to sponsor a unique four-mile “straight shot” run to the distinctive 42-foot steel rocking chair that looms over Route 66, 4 miles west of central Cuba. The 2011 race is slated for March 26, 2011, rain or shine, at 9:00 am.  It will start from Britton Funeral Home at 904 W. Washington.
            Cuba, designated “Route 66 Mural City,” by the Missouri Legislature for its 12 outdoor murals is an attraction for travelers who stop to visit the city’s artwork.  The commissioning of the murals by Viva Cuba, a local beautification organization, encouraged additional paintings and sculptures inside and outside businesses throughout the town as the community embraced the idea of public art.
            According to race director Brad Austin, “This is a chance to combine both the running, which our group loves, and the town’s art with a fun event to benefit the community.”  The money made from the race will be donated to a charity which will benefit the Cuba community. 
            JOG, inc, organized in 2008 when a band of Christian runners/walkers formed a group to share exercise and the beauty of God that they saw while they were running. The group participates in twice weekly runs, and the 2011 Race to the Rocker will be their 3rd annual event.  Big River Running Company will provide chip timing for the race.
            Dan Sanazaro, owner of the Route 66 Fanning Outpost General Store, who conceived of the giant rocker as a means of attracting travelers to his gift and convenience store and adjoining archery and taxidermy center, sees the event as a way to celebrate the birthday of the rocker, erected on April 1, 2008.
            “This is a way for us to celebrate the rocker and help give back to the community,” states Sanazaro.  Sanazaro gained official recognition for the rocker from the Guinness organization.
            The race t-shirt features the distinctive rocker, and the race’s goal will be what JOG, inc. stresses in their written guidelines when they encourage members “to run, walk, be healthy, and have fun.”
            This promises to be a fun run with a little extra pizzazz for runners and viewers alike.  You can also register as a team and be eligible for a traveling team trophy. For all details, including other prizes and awards, download the Registration Form or to register online visit, www.GetMeRegistered.com under March events. You can also contact Rachelle Austin at rachaustin2000@yahoo.com or call her at 573- 881-1581 for more information. For information on Cuba, visit cubamochamber.com.http://fanning66outpost.com/http://fanning66outpost.com/http://www.webfh.com/fh/home/home.cfm?&fh_id=10851&ck=1http://www.cubamomurals.com/http://fanning66outpost.com/Race_to_the_Rocker_files/Registration%20Form%202011.pdfhttp://www.getmeregistered.com/mailto:rachaustin2000@yahoo.comhttp://www.cubamochamber.com/chamber/shapeimage_8_link_0shapeimage_8_link_1shapeimage_8_link_2shapeimage_8_link_3shapeimage_8_link_4shapeimage_8_link_5shapeimage_8_link_6shapeimage_8_link_7shapeimage_8_link_8
4 mile Race
Race Information
Need to stay in a hotel the night before the race?  Go to www.super8.com and type in Cuba, MO to see pictures of a local hotel that is a supporter of the Race to the Rocker.http://www.super8.com/shapeimage_12_link_0
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2011 Final Race InstructionsRace_to_the_Rocker_files/Final%20Race%20Instructions%202011_1.pdfshapeimage_15_link_0
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