Last weekend cheapest 87 (10% ethanol) on the road was 3.27. A couple places have premium non ethanol on the road, HyVee is one and had it at 3.70. Gas on the water is almost all non ethanol, and it varies in price. I buy all my gas at Point Randall, he discounts it 10 cents a gallon if you buy at least 50 gallons. I can't remember what he had 87 at since I use 93. But plan about $4.00 a gallon for non ethanol 87 on the water. If you burn non ethanol 87 plan on buying it on the water, to my knowledge everyone on the road has ethanol in their 87 now.

Point Randall is a short run down the channel to H. Toads. Great owners, nice docks.

http://www.pointrandallresort.com/

Point Randal is only got Friday night available I was hoping to stay Friday through Monday. What is the next best place???

Lots of places if you look up rentals at LOTO. Parkview Bay and Land's End are large condo complexes, both with good docks. And several others, meaning hundreds of places overall.

We like to rent condos. I would recommend getting on VRBO.com and find a condo. I would recommend any of the following condos:
The Ledges, located at 20 MM , you can get a two bedroom for around $150/night, 3 bed about $200/ night
Parkview Bay, located roughly at 19MM , about same rates as above
Southwood Shores, located at 12MM, around $120-130 for 2 bedroom plus slip fees, can rent directly from condo management on site

You realize the Poker Run is Friday the 27th and starts around 9am???? http://midwestboatparty.com/pokerrun/
You would have to be down Thurs evening minimum.

You will get a lot more LOTO info on Midwestboatparty.com

Yes I got the schedule now so we are heading down Thursday through Monday or Sunday. Looking at the vbro.com there are lots of rentals up and down. We're is the best point to be for the start and finish of the run? Does it matter?

Not this year but on the bucket list for next for sure.

On VRBO, check OsageBeach, Horseshoe Bend and possibly Lake Ozark.
Ideally somewhere in the 12-22mm area on the Osage Beach side.

Probably best off to stay as close to the 19mm as possible for a short ride back at the end of the night.

+ 1. You take off from the 7 MM of the main channel and end the day at the 19 MM.