FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
GO! St. Louis Announces New 82-Mile Trail Relay - KT82 Race is Part of
Organization's Growing Number of Endurance Events
KT82, Set to Start in St. Louis, Finish in Hermann, Along Scenic Katy Trail
ST. LOUIS (MO) - December 13, 2013 - GO! St. Louis, a not-for-profit
organization that specializes in presenting fitness events and programs
announced today a new one day, 82-Mile Trail Relay, named KT82 (katy82),
which is set for Saturday, August 30, 2014. The KT82 is the newest entry
into the growing number of endurance events that the organization currently
presents on a yearly-basis. The race will start in Creve Coeur Park in St.
Louis County and finish in Hermann, MO, with the majority of the 82-mile
course on the scenic Katy Trail. The course will also include three areas
that depart from the Katy Trail. These areas are in St. Charles County, and
will include single-track terrain. The additional areas will make up
approximately 10 miles of the 82-Mile course. Teams will begin their
journey at staggered start times, throughout the day, and conclude with a
post-race celebration in the wine country region of Hermann.
"After more than a year of planning and research we are excited to announce
our next signature race," said Nancy Lieberman, GO! St. Louis president.
"The KT82 Trail Relay was born out of the tremendous interest in team relay
races, along with a growing desire for participants to conquer new and
exciting challenges. We are anticipating the KT82 will become a premier
race on the endurance circuit and a destination race for the State of
Missouri, which was recently named the Best Trail State."
The KT82 will be open to six-person and three-person teams, from three
divisions - male, female and mixed. Teams must select a category such as
corporate, open and masters. The KT82 is only open to 200 teams, with a
team race fee of $500. Due to the popularity of the race, a special lottery
registration will open on February 3, and close on February 17. Interested
teams must submit their lottery entry and pay the non-refundable $5.00
donation (all proceeds from the lottery fee will be donated to the Missouri
Conservation Heritage Foundation) to receive the opportunity to compete in
the race.
For additional event details, including a comprehensive list of FAQ's visit
http://gostlouis.org.
The KT82 Trail Relay is sponsored by Great Rivers Greenway.
2014 GO! St. Louis events include: GO! St. Louis Marathon & Family Fitness
Weekend - April 5 & 6, the All-American 5K - June 15, KT82 Trail Relay -
August 30 and the Great Halloween Race - October 12.
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