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 became 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
2026 Three Mile Spring Fling Handicap Race
Sunday, April 19 at 2:30 PM, Chesterfield Central Park Lake Trail (by the Chesterfield Family YMCA, 16464 Burkhardt Place, Chesterfield, MO 63017)
2026 Spring Series
Holman Middle School Track, 11055 St. Charles Rock Road, St. Ann, MO 63074
Monday, May 4 at 6:30 PM - 1600 Meters
Wednesday, May 6 at 6:30 PM - 1600 Meters
Monday, May 11 at 6:30 PM -1600 Meters
Wednesday, May 13 at 6:30 PM - 1600 Meters
2026 Grand Prix Summer Series
Mondays, 6:30 PM at Parkway North High School Track, 12860 Fee Fee Rd, St. Louis, MO 63141
June 1 – 1500 Meters
June 8 – 3000 Meters
June 15 – 5000 Meters
June 22 – 1600 Meters
June 29 – 1600 Meters
July 13 – 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)
2026 Summer Duet - NEW LOCATION IN TOWER GROVE PARK!
New location in Tower Grove Park. Enter from Grand Blvd. and park on Northeast Drive or Main Drive. Meet at the Cypress North Pavillion on Main Drive. Course will be out and back on road closed to traffic. Restrooms off Northeast Drive near Main Drive.
Saturday, August 8 - 8:00 a.m. 5K
Saturday, August 15 - 8:00 a.m. 5K/8K
2026 Virginia R. Mulanax Fall Series - NEW LOCATION!
Sundays, 2:30 PM - Maplewood Richmond Heights High School track, 7601 Manchester Road, Maplewood, MO 63143
Oct. 4 – 5000 Meters – Ozark Association Virginia R. Mulanax Open/Masters Championship
Oct. 11 – 3000 Meters
Oct. 18 – 1 hour
Oct. 25 – 1500 Meters
(NOTE: Dates and times are subject to change if track is unavailable. Check website before each race to confirm location)