It`s a little bit crazy, but a whole lot of fun!

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CALL US CRAZY...
1,000 people running and walking in the middle of the night?!
We can thank ol’ Charley Melvin.
In 1905 Iola was a raucous boom town with factories, smelters, brick and cement plants…and a
bunch of illegal saloons operating in violation of Kansas Prohibition laws.
Charley, who had struggled against the “demon rum,” decided to take matters into his own
hands. One July night in 1905 he stole 1,500 sticks of dynamite and blew up three “joints”—the
Eagle, Red Light and Blue Front saloons on West Street in downtown Iola. At 12:26 AM Charley
lit the fuse for an explosion that sent shock-waves across the nation.
Nobody was killed, but windows and walls and a LOT of liquor bottles fell victim to the blast.
Now we get together annually to commemorate our own Mad Bomber with a run/walk starting
at the site of the dynamited saloons, snaking through Highland Cemetery and ending near the
old jail where Charley was briefly held.
The race begins at 12:26 AM with a blast worthy of Charley himself, giving our runners and
walkers (and locals sleeping in their beds) a jolt. But the fun begins much earlier, with an
action-packed slate of activities starting at 5 PM Friday on the Iola square.
Bring the kids for the carnival on the courthouse lawn. Listen to live music. Be dazzled at the
Parade of Lights. Come early for the…ahem…drag race, where men sprint in dresses to the
delight of hundreds. Cringe watching “killer karaoke.” Play old time games. Pitch your tent on
the courthouse lawn for the night (call 620.365.8128 to reserve your spot). And bask in the charm
and friendliness of our little town.
It’s a little bit crazy, but a whole lot of fun!
620.365.5161
Schedule of Events
THURSDAY
• 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. - Optional Early Check-In for runners and walkers
FRIDAY
• 5 p.m. - 11 p.m. Carnival - Courthouse Lawn
• 5 p.m. - Midnight
Late Run/Walk Registration - In front of The Shirt Shop
• 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Live music, Melvin story, family games, “killer karaoke”, and more
• 9:30 p.m.
Parade of Lights
• 10:30 p.m.
Fourth Annual “Drag” Race
• 11:00 p.m.
Live Music
SATURDAY
• 12:10 a.m.
Group stretch and warm-up at Start Line
• 12:26 a.m.!!
Run begins (Chip Timing by Oz Endurance)
Get race results at www.ozendurance.net
Sticks of ‘Dynamite’ will be awarded to the overall
fastest male and female runner and
1st place runners in each age group.
40 - 44
14 - under
45 - 49
15 - 19
50 - 54
20 - 24
55 - 59
25 - 29
60 - 64
30 - 34
65 - over
35 - 39
Fourth Annual Drag Race
The Mad Bomber “Drag Race” is one of the zaniest, most
UNdignified events in the State of Kansas. Believe it or
not, people travel long distances
and pay money for the privilege
of embarrassing themselves
in front of hundreds of good,
wholesome Iola residents.
Last Name:
First Name:
Anyone with a sense of humor and $10 can enter. Just
be at the west side of the square at 10:15 and check your
dignity at the door.
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Youth Size T-shirt:
Thru June 30, 2013
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The “drag” race is merely a short
½ block dash on the Iola square.
Men: wear your best prom dress.
July 1 - July 12, 2013
Or tutu. Or mini-skirt and
___ADULT RUNNER
halter top. Women: trousers,
___YOUTH RUNNER(17 & Under)
suspenders and a five-o-clock
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shadow are perfectly acceptable.
The point is to get creative and have fun. But don’t forget
that this is a real race. Wear good shoes—no high heels,
boys—and come ready to fight for the title of Drag Queen (or
King).
Photos courtesy of seeKCrun.com
Save a stamp! Register online at www.madbomberrun.com
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Mail form and payment to:
Mad Bomber Run
Thrive Allen County
12 West Jackson
Iola, KS 66749
Make checks payable to: Mad Bomber Run.
No refunds, exchanges, or transfers.
TOTAL $_______
** T-shirts may not be available the day of the race for entries received after 6/30. Shirts can be picked up at the Shirt Shop 620.365.5050 from July 20 - August 19.
WAIVER: I know that running a road race is a potentially hazardous activity. I should not enter to run or walk unless I am medically able
and properly trained. I also know that, although some police protection will be provided, there will be traffic on the course. I assume the risk of
running in traffic. I also assume any and all other risks associated with running this event including but not limited to falls, contact with other
participants, the effects of the weather, the condition of the roads and the availability of street and natural lighting, all such risks being known
and appreciated by me. No dogs or strollers on the 5K race course. Knowing these facts, and in consideration of your accepting my entry, I hereby
for myself, my heirs, my executors, administrators or anyone else who might claim on my behalf, covenant not to sue, waive, release, and discharge
Thrive Allen County, Allen County Crime Stoppers, and all sponsors, their agents, employees, assigns or anyone of any kind or nature whatsoever
arising out of or in the course of my participation in this event. This Release and Waiver extends to all claims of every kind or nature whatsoever,
foreseen or unforeseen, known or unknown.
Signature (Parent/guardian signature if under the age of 18)
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