Hannibal Cannibal gives Legacy Award to Meyer, long-time race director

HANNIBAL, Mo. — Coordinators of the Hannibal Cannibal recently presented its Legacy Award to Martin Meyer of Hannibal, who has served as race director from 1996 through 2000 and has been involved in the Cannibal since its inception as the race director or a runner.

The award is given to an advocate and supporter of the Cannibal and is named after long-time Cannibal supporter Bob Richards. 

In the early planning meetings for the Hannibal Cannibal, Meyer challenged others to celebrate the hills instead of avoiding them. He contended people love a challenge, and he said incorporating Lover’s Leap into the race would make it unique, memorable and challenging.  His enthusiasm has encouraged others to try the difficult course, and now 27 years later, individuals flock to the Cannibal for the bragging rights of conquering Lover’s Leap.