2015 Kirby McRill Adventure Walk
and 5K Run
Tonganoxie, Kansas 66086
A different kind of 5K Walk
The 2015 Kirby McRill 5K Walk will celebrate the newest addition to Tonganoxie's beautiful hiking and biking trails - Chieftain Trail Phase II. We will commemorate Kirby McRill and how he encouraged participation in the healthful and delightful exercise of walking. Walking is by far the best thing in the world. When you are up against a problem and want a solution, put on your walking kicks and be off!
REGISTER ONLINE WITH CREDIT/DEBIT by clicking here or print and mail the below Registration Form.
In 1922 some civic boosters entered Kirby in a walking race against George M. Brown, the World Walk King. The race took place over a three-mile course through the downtown streets of Kansas City, Missouri. Public officials lined up at the starting line. Crowds of onlookers gathered at the finish line. The masses cheered Kirby as he crossed the finish line first. But, then, much to the crowd's dismay, Kirby was disqualified on a technicality. You see, Kirby had trotted while his opponent walked. During the race, a spectator had yelled, "Kirby my man, you're running! You're running!" Kirby had replied, " I can't help it, I can't let him get ahead of me."
Don't be disqualified as Kirby was. WALKING ONLY! No running, no jogging, no trotting, no cantering, not even any skipping.
FORMS
Online Registration
Fee applies
Online Volunteer
Registration
Basic Information
Saturday
June 20th, 2015
Tonganoxie, Kansas 66086
The Jewel on Main
707 E. 4th St
Tonganoxie, KS 66086
Registration begins at 7:00 a.m.
Run begins at 8:00 a.m.
and Walk shortly after
See fee schedule under Registration
Pre-registration is encouraged.
Day-of registration will only be accepted if space allows.
Space is limited to 160 participants.
Prizes Awarded for:
Kirby Look Alike
Funkiest Shoes
Slowest Time
Fastest Time
Oldest Contestant
And Many more!
No. 1 Rule:
Registration Fees
Individual registration (Walk).......................................................................................................$25.00
Team (4) registration (Walk)...........................................................................................................$90.00
Individual registration (Run)..........................................................................................................$30.00
Limited Space For The Walk!
Register early!