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​the

minimalist running

experience

 

learn the science

engage medical experts about bio-mechanics

experience the difference

experience natural form in the minimalist running clinic

rediscover running

real minimalist running.  Barefoot 5 Mile

Runners who train with minimalist footwear

run further and suffer fewer injuries than those with traditional shoes

learn the science

Biomechanics lies at the heart of the science of running.  Listen to medical experts explain how correct biomechanics enable you to run farrther and forget injuries.

speaker: Dr. Scott Grogan

A portion of the proceeds go to benefit the
CABALLO BLANCO MEMORIAL FUND.
Dedicated to keeping free running alive

experience the difference

Minimalist running at its truest.

Experience the freedom of natural form and build muscle memory for running with or without shoes in the minimalist running clinic

clinic: Barefoot Running

yes 

rediscover running

Get a taste of crazy.  5 miles.  Lose the shoes. 

Real minimalist running
Start in shoes. Cross the finish line in socks.

run: Barefoot 5 Mile

yes

 

It doesn't matter how you run the Barefoot 5 Mile.  Wear shoes.  Wear boots.  We don't care.  Just see as your opportunity to try something different.  Even if it is just a for half a mile.

 

 

run 5 miles.  run 5 feet.  JUST TRY IT

yes

the details

 

alright.. so what about being barefoot?

Hey you can wear whatever shoes you want for as long as you want.

The only rule is that you have to cross the finish line in socks or barefoot.  Other than that it's up to you.

no closed roads? 

yep.  just straight up Forest Park trail.  well marked of course.

All of the trails used are paved and will be swept.  Most of the trails have grass next to them as well if you wish.  Please be curteous to other dudes out there on the trails.  We'll do what we can to help

race details?

Be sure to bring you ID for race registration.  After the race you can pick up your really sweet T-Shirt

WHEN WHERE AND HOW MUCH

FOREST PARK ​(see map below)

where?

​1:00PM 

OCTOBER 7TH 2012

when? 

whats the cost? 

$15 (no shirt)

barefoot 5 mile

THE SWAG

+++sweet t-shirt

(register before Sept 26th)+++

+++biomechanics talk+++

In addition to getting delicious course water you will also receive 

• barefoot running clinic before race
• a really really sweet barefootSTL t-shirt (if register by Sept 26th)
• delectable post race gluten free brownies

+++minimalist clinic+++

+++delicious course water+++

GET SMART

Learn the essentials of minimalist running

Included in your run is a barefoot running clinic put on by the president of the Barefoot Runners Society Missouri Chapter, Michael Kean.

volunteer

A great race can only be put on by great people.

Timers, course markers, foot massagers (just kidding)  we need you!

Click the link below to have an awesome time and get a really sweet T-Shirt.

sponsor

If you want to connect with a great group of people, here is your chance.

The Barefoot 5 Mile is now accepting sponsorships.

Submit your application today!   Application deadline is September 20th 2012.

 

"if you don't think you were born to run, you're not only denying history.

You're denying who you are.”

​― Christopher McDougall, Born to Run: A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen

really smooth surface

2.5 mile course

current barefooters

awesome view dude!

(more packs will be opened on July 1st)

"El Caballo Blanco" pack

i've never seen this part of the park!

"guadajuko" pack

"silly heel strikers" pack

gluten free brownies.... nice!

START

 

when are you going to get an excuse to do something a little crazy?