by Pink Gorilla | Jun 18, 2018 | Cornfield Cornfield
As race day gave way to Father’s day, I found myself comparing running and race directing. I’ve considered the notion before, but never really thought much about it, but both are a family affair. Crossing a finish line as a runner or organizing an event for thousands...
by Pink Gorilla | Jun 14, 2018 | Uncategorized
Let’s get one thing straight from the get-go, while summer might not officially arrive until June 21st, we will be running in summer conditions on Saturday at the 2018 Cornfield Cornfield 10K. Then again, what would a summer race be without sunny skies, warm temps,...
by Pink Gorilla | Mar 12, 2018 | Leprechaun Chase
Race weekend is always exciting, but it’s especially fun for us race organizers when you know the weather will be ideal conditions for runners. That was the case for the 2018 Leprechaun Chase 10K Des Moines. With beautiful racing weather for early March, the...
by Pink Gorilla | Feb 2, 2018 | Leprechaun Chase, Partner Highlight
This is a guest blog post written by Ervin & Smith. You can find more information about Ervin & Smith here. ** The Leprechaun Chase is more than just your everyday 10K race. Instead of just battling for your own personal record, this race is a battle of the...
by Pink Gorilla | Sep 19, 2017 | Harvest Moon Hustle, Market to Market Relay, Nebraska
Taking on the 2017 Harvest Moon Hustle was like meeting an old friend for Bill Udell. “It’s my favorite running event. It’s the one race I won’t miss every year,” he said. He’s competed in the Harvest Moon Hustle since it’s inaugural year...