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CALL US CRAZY...
OVER 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 headed to three “joints”
in downtown Iola--the Eagle, Red Light, and
Blue Front saloons on West Street. 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 races begin 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 Saturday 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 (the women
wear overalls and mustaches) to the delight of
hundreds.
Bask in the charm and friendliness of our little
town.
Trust us: whatever you do, you’ll have...well, a
blast.
Join us Saturday & Sunday
for a ton of fun!!
Optional Early Check-In
Friday Evening July 17th
from 4 to 7 p.m. at Thrive.
Save a stamp! Register online at www.madbomberrun.com
Last Name:
Please Indicate (Required):
First Name:
10K Runner
City:
State:
Join us for a night full of Family Fun on the
Iola square including inflatables,watermelon,
face painting, food, games, live music, the
Parade of Lights, the “Drag Race” featuring
the popular Red Carpet Premiere, and more!
Early Registration Prices
Adult Shirt Size: (Unisex)
Sunday, July 19th
• Midnight
10K Run begins
• 12:26 a.m.!!
5K Run/3K Walk begins
(Chip Timing by Oz Endurance)
Get race results at www.ozendurance.net
Sticks of ‘Dynamite’ will be awarded to the 1st
place male and female 10K/5K runners in each age
group and overall fastest male and female runners.
13 - under
14 - 19
20 - 24
25 - 29
30 - 34
35 - 39
It's a little bit crazy, but a whole lot of fun!
40 - 44
45 - 49
50 - 54
55 - 59
60 - 64
65 - over
(Begins at 12:26)
M
3K Walker
F
(Begins at 12:26)
Address:
Phone:
Check out our website for all the
latest updates and times
www.madbomberrun.com
5K Runner
(Begins at Midnight)
Saturday, July 18th
• 5 p.m. - Midnight
Late Run/Walk Registration - In front of the
Shirt Shop.
Age (Required):
Zip:
Email Address:
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XL
Thru JuLY 6, 2015
___ADULT RUNNER- T-Shirt
___ADULT RUNNER- Dri-Fit Style Shirt
___YOUTH RUNNER (13 & Under) T-Shirt
___YOUTH RUNNER (13 & Under) Dri-Fit Style Shirt ___ADULT WALKER T-Shirt
___ADULT WALKER Dri-Fit Style Shirt
___YOUTH WALKER (13 & Under) T-Shirt
___YOUTH WALKER (13 & Under) Dri-Fit Style Shirt XXL
Youth Shirt Size:
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LATE Registration Prices**
$20
$25
$14
$19
$13
$18
$10
$15
July 7 - July 18, 2015
___ADULT RUNNER- T-Shirt
$25
___ADULT RUNNER- Dri-Fit Style Shirt
$30
___YOUTH RUNNER (13 & Under) T-Shirt
$17
___YOUTH RUNNER (13 & Under) Dri-Fit Style Shirt $22
___3K WALKER T-Shirt $16
___3K WALKER Dri-Fit Style Shirt
$21
___YOUTH WALKER (13 & Under) T-Shirt
$10
___YOUTH WALKER (13 & Under) Dri-Fit Style Shirt $15
** Shirts may not be available the day of the race for entries received after 7/6. Shirts can be picked up at The Shirt Shop from
July 30 - August 28.
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 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 10K/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.
Mail form and payment to:
Mad Bomber Run
Thrive Allen County
12 West Jackson
Iola, KS 66749
Signature (Parent/guardian signature if under the age of 18)
Date
Make checks payable to: Mad Bomber Run.
No refunds (including due to weather), exchanges, or transfers.
Iola’s Fabulous 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.
The “drag race” is merely a short ½ block dash on the Iola square. Men: wear your
best prom dress, tutu, mini-skirt and halter top. Women: trousers, suspenders and a
five-o-clock 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).
Anyone with a sense of humor can enter. Just be ready to strut your stuff on the
Red Carpet — and check your dignity at the door!