Where: Race starts and finishes at Brookside Park, 6th St., Ames, IA 50013
Description: This is the Annual Pi Mile Run. The Pi Mile Run is a 5 km (3.1 mile, roughly Pi) road race benefiting the Special Olympics of Iowa. It is organized by Tau Beta Pi, Iowa State University’s engineering honor society.
This year’s Pi Mile Run is Saturday at 10:00 AM. Check-in and day of registration will begin at 9:00 AM. The race will start in Brookside Park, head south to Stuart Smith Park, and then finish back in Brookside. This relatively flat course follows bike paths and city streets. A water station will be set up at the halfway point. Stick around after the race for food, refreshments, gift certificates and other prizes, and the award ceremony. All proceeds benefit the Special Olympics of Iowa.
To participate in the Pi Mile Run, please complete the online form below. Registration fees and liability waivers will be handled on race day.
Website: http://iowaalpha.tbp.org/projects/pi
Contact Email: tbp-projects@iastate.edu
The overall organization of the race was poorly done. It felt like they threw everything together at last minute. It did not feel warm or inviting. One of the “volunteer” even ask my friend how long this race would be. It didn’t feel like the volunteer knew what was going on and could not answer simple question like weather I needed to fill out the medical side of my waver. Post race awards, was quick and the age group awards were “redone” at last minute, leaving out an 8year old girl who ran the race, from getting the recognized for being the only kid who ran the race. Cost was good, race route was great. Hoping they can turn it around next year and make it more fun, welcoming, and friendly.