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At Gardner Parks and Recreation, we provide more than a hundred ways for you to be active no matter the season. Whether you're looking for an athletic program, an instructional class, or just having fun with friends and family at one of our special events or parks, the Gardner Parks and Recreation Department offers a wide variety of activities to entertain, educate, and exercise the minds and bodies of all ages.
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Gardner Grind Adventure Race online registration deadline
- Date: 08/09/2018
Do you have what it takes to complete the Gardner Grind? On Saturday, August 11, Gardner Parks and Recreation will host an adventure race at Celebration Park. On the trail around the west side of the park there will be obstacles, water challenges and of course...mud!! Expect to get dirty and have a great time! The race is one mile long and there will be 14-15 challenges along the way. In addition to the race, there will be music and snacks available to all. Each participant will receive a t-shirt. Wear a costume if you'd like...there will be a costume contest with a winner every hour. The ages for the race are 7 to 107 years old! The first heat will go off at 8:00 a.m. that morning and anywhere from 2-3 heats will go off per hour. When registering, participants will choose one of the following race times:
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Participants are encouraged to enroll early. Families, groups and individuals are all welcome to sign up!
Please note: When registering online, search "Gardner Grind" and the above three race times will appear.
***PACKET PICK UP: Packet pick-up will be held on site right after each heat at the race.
| Date | Saturday, August 11, 2018 | |
| Time | 8:00, 9:00 or 10:00 a.m. | |
| Fee | $20.00 per participant on or before July 20 (Register early for best rate!) | |
| $30.00 per participant July 21- August 10 | ||
| Age | 7 and Older | |
| Location | Celebration Park- 32501 W. 159th St., Gardner, KS 66030 | |
| Registration Deadline | August 9- for online registration | |
| August 10- for in-person registration | ||
| **Register by July 20 to receive a t-shirt on race day. After July 20 | ||
| participants will receive their t-shirt approx. September 1.** | ||
| Register Online | ||
| Or register in person at Gardner City Hall | ||
| Questions? Call us at 913-856-0936. | ||
| ***No race day registration*** | ||
| Registration Form | Registration Form (pdf) | |
| Course Map | Course map coming soon! |