33rd Annual Fowl Fun Run

11/13/2011 Wrap-up: Thanks for coming out for the 2011 Fowl Fun Run. The rain held off until after the race so we didn't get the traditional "fowl" weather this year which resulted in some fast times. Results are now posted below and on our results page. If you see any errors, please let us know. Photos from the 2011 race can also be found below, courtesy of Dave Robb. A big thanks to all of the volunteers who made this race happen, especially the ones who stood or sat out in the cold for hours directing traffic or manning the finish line. If anyone forgot to return their timing chip at the finish, please return it to Skagit Running Company in downtown Mount Vernon or mail it to the address on the back of the chip as soon as possible. We hope to see everyone back in 2012!

Date of Event: Saturday, November 12, 2011

Starting Time: 10:00 am

Location: Mount Vernon Christian School, 820 West Blackburn Road, Mount Vernon, WA (just south of the fairgrounds)

Directions:
From I-5 take exit 225 and drive west on Anderson Road. Turn right onto Old Highway 99 South. Turn left at the next stoplight (Blackburn Road). The school will be on the left side of Blackburn about a quarter mile past the stoplight.

Volunteers:
We still need volunteers to help out on race morning. Contact Lana either by email or at Skagit Running Company in downtown Mount Vernon (360-982-2934) if you are available to help out.

Entry Fees:
Pre-registered with beanie - $25
Pre-registered without beanie - $15
Day of race (no beanie) - $20
Beanie on race day (if available) - $10
Youth ages 12 & under: Free
Adults 70 and older: Free
* Mail-in entries must be postmarked by 11/7/2011. Pre-registrations will continue to be accepted until 1 pm on Friday, 11/11/2011 in person at Skagit Running Company.

Registration:
In-store registration at Skagit Running Company in downtown Mount Vernon (702 S. First St., Mount Vernon, WA 98273, 360-982-2934) until 1 pm on Friday, 11/11/2011
Print entry form (Adobe Acrobat PDF) and bring to Skagit Running Company by 1 pm on Friday, 11/11/2011
Day of race registration from 8 am - 9:30 am

2011 Beanie:

Day of Race Registration:
Please arrive early if you plan to register on the morning of the race. We will not be holding up the race start this year to wait for late arrivals. If you arrive after 9:30 am and try to sign up for the run, you may miss the official start and not be included in the age group awards. Registration will be available online until the Thursday before the race and Skagit Running Company will be accepting registrations until 1 pm on Friday, so please pre-register if at all possible.

Chip Timing:
We will be using the IPICO chip timing system this year which requires the timing chip to be attached to your shoe with the supplied tie wraps. At the finish line, volunteers will cut the tie wraps and remove the timing ship. Make sure that the timing chip is returned after the race as there is a $30 fee for any tags that are not returned. If you forget to return the chip at the finish, please mail it as soon as possible to Skagit Runners, P.O. Box 120, Burlington, WA 98233 to avoid the charge. Also note that all entrants need to be entered in the computer before the race begins to be included in the age division awards. If you arrive late (after 9:30 am) and register on the morning of the race, there may not be time to enter your information so you will not be eligible for age division awards. For late arrivals, we will still enter your information before publishing official results on the website, but this will be after all of the age group awards have been given out to pre-registered and early DOR registrants.

Optional Bib Pick-up:
Pre-registered participants may pick up their bib numbers in advance at the Skagit Running Company (702 S. First St., Mount Vernon) on Friday 11/11/11 during business hours (10 am - 5 pm). Bib numbers may also be picked up the morning of the race at the school. Timing chips must be picked up the morning of the race.

Course:
The 10K is a flat loop on farming roads south of downtown Mount Vernon with a short out and back section on Dike Road. The 2 mile course is a flat out and back course. Both the 10K course and the 2 Mile course have been certified (USATF Certification Codes WA 09057 MW and WA 09056 MW). Both races will start at 10 am at the school. The courses are not closed to vehicle traffic, but both courses have been designed to avoid crossing any dangerous intersections. One aid station will be located near the 3 mile mark on the 10K course assuming that the wind doesn't blow it away!

Course Maps:
10K, 2 Mile

Course Closure:
The courses will be open for 2 hours.

Weather:
Almost any type of weather is possible at this time of year in the valley. There is usually a strong headwind on Dike Road in late fall, but also be prepared for rain and cold temperatures.

Race Results:
Results will be posted near the finish line as soon as they are available. Complete results will be posted online at Skagit Runners website.

Age Divisions:
For awards purposes, the age divisions are 6 and under, 7-8, 9-11, 12-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70 and over. The age divisions will be the same for both the 10K and the 2 Mile.

Awards:
Awards will be given to the overall male and female winners in both races. The top 3 finishers in each age division will receive ribbons. The oldest and youngest finisher in the 10K will each receive a "Spring Chicken" award. The family with the most finishers in either race will receive the "Fat Turkey" prize. 

Beat the Turkey:
The "turkey" will start 5 minutes after the gun in the 10K. Finish in front of the turkey and win a special award!

Random Prizes:
We will give out turkeys, pumpkin pies and other random prizes to participants at the awards ceremony.

Food and Refreshments:
Pumpkin pie, brownies and refreshments will be available after the race for race participants.

Sponsor:

For More Information:
Contact Skagit Running Company at (360) 982-2934. You can also email questions to the race director.

2011 Results: 10K, 2 Mile

2011 Photos: Photo gallery

2010 Results: 10K, 2 Mile

2010 Photos: Photo gallery

2009 Results: 10K, 2 Mile

2009 Videos courtesy of Bill Arnett: Video of Start, Video of Finish, Video of Awards