28th Annual Governor’s European Cross Country Run

Bettendort, IA– OVER 500 SURVIVORS LAST YEAR! Hard to believe it has been 28 years and
the tradition continues to thrive. Governor’s Infamous European Cross Country Run, cosponsored
by Running Wild and the Cornbelt Running Club will be held this Sunday, November
6, 2016, 1:00PM at Scott County Park. Participants from previous years continue to return and
confirm how exciting and different this event is from all other local runs. Weather forecasters are
predicting nice fall weather with temperatures in the mid 60’s and sunshine. (A great day for a
stroll in the woods!) A good sense of humor is helpful, if not necessary during the friendly
competition. A 2-mile course was added several years ago for those looking for a less challenging
activity. The short course has been designed to provide fun without all the rigors of the longer
course, which is always at least 4 miles, but never more than 7. Assistance has once again been
obtained from the Grim Reaper (who is still hanging around from Halloween) in the design of the
lonfer course. Numerous obstacles, both natural and manmade, are scattered throughout.
Prize ribbons will be placed throughout both courses to ensure that nearly all participants go
home with a prize. A large gift certificate awaits the lucky runner(s) who locate and return to the
finish line an unusual and out of place object from the course (never an easy task). Trophies and
gift certificates from Running Wild will be given to the 1st overall finisher and 1st male and female
classifications. In addition to the many already great prizes provided by Cornbelt Running Club,
Running Wild and Governor’s, we have decided to offer a cash donation to area schools for Most
Participants, Furthest Travelled, and Craziest Team. This year also marks the 11th anniversary for
our “Law Enforcement Competition” and the Moline Police Department will be back to defend
their title.
Pre-registration fee is only $16.00 ($17.00 on race day) and includes a post race party with free
soft drinks, cider, and cold beer for the survivors. Hot sandwiches, chili, and other goodies will be
available for purchase. Colorful 28th anniversary long sleeve, tech-fabric, t-shirts proving
participation are now available for purchase with registration at Running Wild and will also be
available for sales at the race. All proceeds go the the Cornbelt Running Club Nancy
Kapheim Memorial College Athletic Scholarship Fund. To avoid the crowds, pre-registration
is available at Running Wild through Wednesday November 2nd or online at
www.getmeregistered.com. Race day registration begins at 11:00 AM at Whispering Pines
Shelter, Scott County Park. Contact Tarron Borgeson, 563-210-3108 or Russ Hart, 563-381-2531
or stop by Governor’s in Bettendorf or Running Wild for further information.
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