In memory of Virginia “Ginger” Mulanax
Virginia Reba “Ginger” Mulanax passed away on Monday, August 19, 2024, while sleeping peacefully at Oak Knoll Nursing & Rehabilitation. She was born on January 20, 1944, in Parsons, Kansas, the daughter of Virgil and Thorine (Oaks) Pryor.
Ginger become a certified USA Track & Field official, focusing her energies towards racewalking and eventually gaining the experience and seniority to work the United States Track & Field Olympic Trials. As an important part of the racewalking and local track & field communities, she was a past President of the Ozark Association, building it into one of the top associations in the country. For her hard work, Ozark continually won national recognition within USATF as well as being awarded National meets: National Junior Olympic Cross Country, Open and Masters Cross Country, multiple USATF Juniors (U20), and multiple years of D2 and NAIA Outdoor Nationals. In our Association she ran the Missouri Milers Track Club, founded and organized the Racewalkers’ Club of St. Louis and the Ozark Officials. She was president of the Racewalkers’ Club of St. Louis for many years.
In addition, Ginger was a long time member of the USA Track & Field Racewalking Executive Committee. Her hard work, upbeat attitude, and expertise gained her many friends around the country. She will be greatly missed.
Calendar
2024 Three Mile Spring Fling Handicap Racewalk
Sunday, April 28 at 2:30 PM, Chesterfield Central Park Lake Trail (by the Chesterfield Family YMCA, 16464 Burkhardt Place, Chesterfield, MO 63017)
2024 Spring Racewalk Series- NEW LOCATION!
Holman Middle School Track, 11055 St. Charles Rock Road, St. Ann, MO 63074
Monday, May 6 at 6:30 PM - 1600 Meters
Wednesday, May 8 RACE CANCELED DUE TO SEVERE WEATHER
Monday, May 13 at 6:30 PM -1600 Meters
Wednesday, May 15 at 6:30 PM - 1600 Meters
2024 Grand Prix Racewalk Summer Series- NEW LOCATION!
Mondays, 6:30 PM at Parkway North High School Track, 12860 Fee Fee Rd, St. Louis, MO 63141
June 3 – RACE CANCELED DUE TO SEVERE WEATHER
June 10 – 3000 Meters
June 17 – 5000 Meters
June 24 – 1600 Meters
July 8 – 1600 Meters – RACE CANCELED DUE TO SEVERE WEATHER
July 15 – 3000 Meters (Club picnic following the race will be at Fazoli’s, 12341 St. Charles Rock Road, Bridgeton, MO 63044)
(NOTE: Dates and times are subject to change if track is unavailable. Check website before each race to confirm location)
2024 Summer Racewalk Duet
Tower Grove Park - Turkish Pavilion
Saturday, August 10 - 8:00 a.m. 5K
Sunday, August 18 - 8:00 a.m. 5K/10K
NOTE: Map of Tower Grove course is available under DOWNLOADS section
2024 Grand Prix Racewalk Fall Series - NEW LOCATION!
Sundays, 2:30 PM at Maplewood Richmond Heights High School Track, 7601 Manchester Road, MO 63143 (Track is next to Maplewood City Hall)
Oct. 6 – 3000 Meters
Oct. 13 – 5000 Meters - Ozark Association Virginia R. Mulanax Open/Masters Championship
Oct. 20 – 1 hour
Oct. 27 – 1500 Meters
(NOTE: Dates and times are subject to change if track is unavailable. Check website before each race to confirm location)