Bill's Take: Those Other Races
Rexy Run 5K
When: August 27, 2016
Where: Broken Arrow Park, Lawrence, KS
Course: A new running path along the South Lawrence Trafficway, plus a gravel section through the Baker Wetlands. Uncertified.
Scenery: Tall prairie grass and plenty of small wildlife.
History: First year for this race.
Entrants: 123 females, 49 males
Last-minute entry fee: $25
T-Shirt: Blue, short-sleeved, cotton.
Timing: manual
Awards: Lucite finisher's medal. No age group awards.
Pluses: The guy in the T-Rex costume went over big with the kids.
Bottom Line: A welcome addition to the Lawrence running scene!
Bill Kinnersley, club member and former president, likes to travel to the smaller, less Big Show 5Ks at least monthly in the Topeka - KC area. Many of these have under 200 participants and they all have lots of local color. runLawrence will publish Bill's reviews of these races and perhaps they will encourage others to travel to and enjoy the unique qualities of each of these events.