Mother Cluckin' Run & Fun

We're currently plucking out some of the mother clucking details, but here's what we know!

Schedule and rules are subject to change!

(But we will do our best in resisting these changes)

What in the mother cluckin’ tarnation?
This year, New Carlisle Sports and Fitness aims to put the “fun” back into fitness by hosting the “Mother Cluckin’ Run & Fun” event! Exercise, despite its extensive list of proven health benefits, has become a petty checklist item and a dreaded chore. We have lost the spirit of physical activity. What was once “recess” and “leisure time” is now “work”...until now!

Pluckin' event schedule: May 12, 2018
8:45-9:45 Race Day Registration & Packet Pick-Up (5k)
8:45-11:00 Race Day Registration & Packet Pick-Up (1 Mile)
10:00-11:00am Lucky Clucky Prediction 5k
10:00-11:00pm Mother Fluffin’ K9 parade
10:30-12:45pm Mother Fluffin’ voting and adoption
10:30-12:45pm Big Bird’s Brawl (free)
11:15-11:45am Kinda Cocky 1 Mile Race
12:00-12:30pm Mother Funkin’ Zumbathon (free)
1:00-1:15pm Awards

Don't Do the "Sweat Thing?"

We sure as cluck could use you as a volunteer! Please sign-up HERE or contact the race director (scroll down--way down)!

Want Us to Flaunt What You Got?

If interested in learning about sponsorship, please contact the race director (scroll to the bottom)!

Stuff People Will Ask Me Later and I Will Lie to Them Because They Did Not Read This Section

When and where can I pick up my packet?

We will bestow upon you your kinda clucky goodies at New Carlisle Sports and Fitness on Friday, May 11th from 6am-8pm or on race day from 8:45-9:45am.

Will I win stuff?

Peck, yeah, you can! There are multiple means of establishing your pecking order! However, we prefer to keep a few things under the wings--mystery is magic!

What's the Cock-a-Doodle Doozy?

Take the 5k + 1-Mile + Big Bird's Brawl + Zumbathon = Cock-a-Doodle Doozy. Participants who choose to go absolutely cock-a-doodle crazy will receive a band upon registration that will be marked upon the completion of each of the 4 events. Participants will then flash their uniquely marked bands to one of our magnificent volunteers who will them present said participant with a kind of clucky prize!

Where the cluck are we running? 

The mile will be entirely on the bike path--out-and-back. The 5k will be partially on the bike path and partially on lightly traveled back roads.

I need to “drop the kids off at the pool” and/or “squeeze the lemon” (a.k.a. use the potty)…Will you have restroom facilities, and where would those be located?

As a runner, I understand your needs. Please help yourself to our flush and handicap-accessible long-drops (restrooms) located on the first floor of our club, which will be clearly labeled. All we ask is that you wash your hands thoroughly and please be courteous to those who may require a ‘pit-stop’ after you.

Can I jam to my tunes?

Rock on, my running friends, rock on! However, if you cannot hear the car coming at you from behind or a by-stander warning you that you are a split second from ramming your body into the tree ahead, that’s not our fault. And this is why we require you to sign a waiver. Please use common sense.

Will the course be labeled?

Just follow the yellow-brick road! Actually, chances are, it will just be duct tape arrows and then I will bribe some seemingly intelligent kid to lead the pack on his/her bike.

Can I walk?

Walk tall, my friend! However, please be aware that we MUST close the course at 11:00am. If you are not confident you can walk the 3.1 mile course in less than 60 minutes, please consider entering the Kinda Cocky Mile. Unfortunately, rules are rules.

What is a prediction run and can I wear a watch?

A prediction run is where each runner predicts his/her time prior to running and then runs the course WATCHLESS. Whoever runs closest to their predicted time will be deemed the winner! So, NO. You CANNOT wear a watch (or have a phone). If you are spotted with any sort of timing device or a phone you will be disqualified and fed to a pack of ravenous weenie dogs.

If you cannot bear the idea of leaving your phone for < 60 minutes, you are permitted to have it on your person. However, all phone carriers will be ineligible for any prizes.

I do not care what you do during the 1-Mile. 

Can I wear my GPS watch for my heart rate?

What part of NO TIMING device do you not understand? That’s like asking if you can bring McDonald's to a Burger King—completely inappropriate. However, for the mile, please enjoy all the benefits of modern technology.

My husband/wife/significant other will get paranoid if I do not answer my phone, can I run with it?

Phones have clocks/timers which I have already clearly stated are indefinitely prohibited (except for the 1-Mile). Besides, your husband/wife/significant other should be here supporting you or participating. Fact: People who sweat together, stay together!

Can I run with a stroller?

I don’t know, can you? However, please only prove it during the 5k. The mile will be too crowded and pose a risk to other runners.

I run to eat. What you got?

All the mother cluckin’ goods.

Can I bring my pet?

If they are KEPT ON A LEASH, play well with others, like breeds of human, and you do not have an issue with being responsible for the disposal of their fecal matter, then I suppose we can accommodate all critters near and far!

NO PETS ARE PERMITTED FOR THE 1-MILE. I apologize. I am quite fond of the fur people, but the out-and-back mile will be too congested to accommodate the fur-babies. 

Where do I park?

We will have some awesome volunteers direct your vehicle to the designated parking areas. Please do not run them over--it's not easy to find good volunteers.

What happens if it rains?

Well, just anticipate your feathers getting a bit ruffled. If there happens to be lightning, we will postpone the start for 20 minutes. If lightning is spotted again, we will have to cancel and I will be found crying in a corner.

I think I ruptured a thing-a-ma-jigger and cannot participate. Can I get a refund?

Ah, man! Wish we could. Bummer. Perhaps, you can wrap it in bubble wrap, pop a few ibuprofen, and give it a hearty attempt?

I am allergic to bubble wrap and ibuprofen make me have socially inappropriate outbursts…Can I give my entry to a friend?

Ok, giving the gift of running is like giving the gift of life. I guess I can’t have a problem with that, right? I mean, running saves lives!

What's Big Bird’s Brawl?

Big Bird (Jerry) is our very wonderfully tall Fire Fighting Fitness instructor and he would like to challenge participants to a little fitness brawl. This brawl will involve various tasks to be completed in the least amount of time possible. The fastest pluckin' participant will receive bragging rights and something to flaunt. Participation is free, but priority will be given to Cock-a-doodle Doozy Registrants.

I have no shoes! What do I do?!

Head down to Runner's Plus in Fairborn or Dayton, OH! Their MIND-BLOWINGLY intelligent staff will hook you up with all the running things!

I am a needy, Type-AAA, hypochondriac who cannot sleep at night because I am being plagued with more questions that were not answered here, what am I to do?

Consider taking yoga from our dear instructor Patty on Tuesdays at 6:30pm, and contact:

Chelsey Woods

Race Director

New Carlisle Sports and Fitness Club

524 N. Dayton-Lakeview Rd.

937.846.1000

woods.ncsfc@gmail.com