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Recreation Notebook: For Glen

Glen Lafarlette

By MATT DOYLE World Sports Writer
Published: 9/23/2009 2:26 AM
Last Modified: 9/23/2009 7:03 AM

The name holds a special place in the hearts of all runners around Tulsa and Oklahoma.

Glen Lafarlette was a fixture and tireless supporter of running. He certified many of the race courses in the state and region. Participants and organizers of running events often stated Lafarlette was a pioneer in helping develop Tulsa and Oklahoma road races among the best in the nation. He is on the Oklahoma Running Wall of Fame both for his running and his course measuring.

Lafarlette died three years ago after a long battle with cancer.

But Lafarlette has not — and will not — be forgotten by the Tulsa running community.

On Saturday morning at Mohawk Park, the Tulsa Running Club will honor Lafarlette's memory with the second annual Glen's Run. The 8k run and 3k fun run start at 8:45 a.m.

The race has a special purpose in addition to honoring his memory and work. The proceeds from the race will help support Lafarlette's Memorial Foundation, which is raising money to build a permanent memorial for him at the River Parks.

Calendar

Running

The second annual Glen's Run, an 8k and 3k fun, 8:45 a.m. Saturday at Mohawk Park. For more information, contact Mark Dolph at 645-0662.

The second annual Pryor 5k race and mud run is Saturday at the Pryor Creek Recreation Center. Information, call (918) 698-8154.

The annual Catholic Charities Run for Life/Walk for Adoption race to raise support and awareness for the Adoption Services Program is Sunday at the 41st Street Plaza at River Parks. Registration is 1 p.m. with the Walk for Adoption/fun run at 2 p.m. and the 5k Run for Life at 2:30 p.m. For more information, call 949-4673, ext. 108.

The 40th annual Tulsa Zoo Run, a 10k, 5k and 1-mile fun run, is Oct. 3 at the Tulsa Zoo. Entry information at tulsaworld.com/tulsazoo .

The F3 Sprint Triathlon is Oct. 4 at the Claremore Super Recreation Center. Entry information at tulsaworld.com/fleetfeet .

The River Rush, a 5k and 1k fun run, is Oct. 10 at 31st Street and Riverside Drive. Entry information at tulsaworld.com/riverparks .

By MATT DOYLE World Sports Writer

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