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"This is no tiptoe through the tulips"

5K Road Race - 5K Walk

Wednesday, May 1, 2013
Pella, IA

The Tulip Time Klompen Classic consists of a 5K road race and a 5K walk through the streets of Pella. A short kids fun run is also included. The event occurs annually on the Wednesday evening before the beginning of the Tulip Festival in Pella.

Proceeds from the Klompen Classic benefit Crossroads of Pella. All of the money raised stays in our community and helps local families. Crossroads is a local non-profit agency where free counseling is the trademark.

- 2013 Klompen Classic 5K Sponsors -

EARLY PACKET PICK UP & REGISTRATION

Monday, April 29 from 4:30 - 6:30 pm

Pella Community Center
Third Floor - Room 306
712 Union Street
Pella, Iowa 50219

Online Registration at Active.com
($3.25 processing fee)

Schedule of Events

4:30-6:45 PM

Race Day Registration & Packet Pick Up for walkers and runners. Packet pick up takes place on the west side of the square in the large white hospitality tent (if you have not already taken advantage of the Early Pick Up on April 29). Race day registration takes place in the small tent next to it.

6:00 PM

Kid's Classic - FREE Fun Run for ages 10 and under. The kid's race starts 2 blocks west of the Pella square on Franklin Street. Race numbers, participation ribbons, and refreshments will be provided at the finish. Registation for the Kids' Classic is not necessary, but when they arrive on May 1, all parents will be required to sign a PARENTAL RELEASE before their child can run! Show up at the start area and run when your age group is called. Youth t-shirts cost $10.

6:45 PM

Begin lining up for the 5K. The race starts at the corner of Main and Washington. Please allow runners to the front of the start line. A sign for "WALKERS" will be held up farther south on that block.

7:00 PM

Race Start

8:00 PM Awards on Tulip Toren Stage
Age group award winners, overall Klompen winners and overall Master's winners (over 40 age group) will be recognized as results are available.
   

Entry Fee:
$20.00 for those registering on or before April 30 .
T-Shirts GUARANTEED for those registered by April 18.


$25.00 for Race Day registrants.
Those registering the day of the race will receive a t-shirt while quantities last.

Disposable Timing Tags will be attached to the back of your race number.

Kid's Classic is Free - No registration required for children 10 years and under. If your child would like a youth t-shirt, fill out the Kids' Classic t-shirt order form. The cost is $10.00. When they arrive on May 1, all parents will be required to sign a PARENTAL RELEASE before their child can run!

Race Course:
The 5K course leads you through the streets of Pella and by local historical sites and tulip beds. Download the course map.

Pictures:
Available for purchase online at www.kennspiracy.com on May 11.

Awards:
Overall Champions
A commemorative hand painted wooden shoe will be given to the overall male and female 5K Champion. Overall winners also receive a certificate (with a value of up to $100.00) for a pair of New Balance running shoes from Brown's Shoe Fit in Pella..

Master's Division Champions
Participants 40 and over will compete for a wooden shoe award which will be granted to the over 40 winner in both a male and female category. Male and female winners receive a certificate for a pair of Brooks running shoes from Sports Page Sporting Goods.

Medals
First, second and third place medals will be awarded in each of the following age groups for both male and female participants. All Kid's Classic Fun Run participants will receive a participation ribbon.

16 Different Age Groups
10 and under 17-19 30-34 45-49 60-64
11-13 20-24 35-39 50-54 65-69
14-16 25-29 40-44  55-59 70-79
        80+

Questions?
If you still have questions call Julie at the Crossroads office (641) 628-1212 between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM OR email the office at crossroadspella@winstream.net. This year's registration form is available online. Click the pdf icon to access it.

There are two ways to REGISTER

The 2014 Registration Form will be available March 14, 2014.

Registration Form

#1
Registration Form
(Print and Mail in)

OR

#2
Online Registration
($3.25 fee)

 
Crossroads of Pella
c/o Klompen Classic 5K
712 Union Street
Pella, IA 50219

 

Register Online


Early Packet Pick Up & Registration

Monday, April 29 from 4:30 - 6:30 pm

Pella Community Center
Room 306
712 Union Street
Pella, Iowa 50219



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