HAPPY THURSDAY STRIDERS!!!
In this edition:
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- Firecracker 5K (Gold Cup Race #11)
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Gold Cup Race #11
SATURDAY JUNE 18, 2022 @ 7:30AM
Firecracker 5K
810 Michael Drive
Chesterton, IN US 46304
Early Packet Pickup
June 16th, (5PM - 8PM) @ Franciscan Health Fitness Centers: 810 Michael Drive, Chesterton, IN US 46304
Schedule of Race Day Events
6:00AM - 7:00AM: Race Day Registration / Packet Pickup
7:30AM: 5K Start
Online Registration
(Online Registration ends June 17, 2022 at 3:00pm CDT)
Upcoming Races
In the attachments to this email, you will find for your convenience the most up to date copy of our Gold Cup Schedule, a copy of the membership application, as well as the currently available paper registrations for the following races:
- Sponsored Race #4 - Finish Wine 5K/2K (June 24)
- Keep in mind, Striders that participate in 3 or more Sponsored Races will receive an award at the end of Season banquet (attendance not required). This is open to all CRS members, not just those participating in Gold Cup.
- Please note that this is a FRIDAY EVENING
- Online Registration
- Gold Cup Race #12 - Brickyard 5M / 5K (July 2)
- In order to be eligible for Gold Cup scoring, runners age 15 & over must complete the 5M, and runners 14 & under must complete the 5K.
- Use code "Brickyard41" for discount.
- Online Registration
- Gold Cup Race #13 - All American Mile (July 3)
- Elite Series Race (Elite points available for Gold Cup Participants 19 & Over)
- Please note that this is a Sunday EVENING race.
- The race director has made note of a suggested parking location on the flyer.
- Online Registration
- Gold Cup Race #14 - Festival of the Lakes Roadie Run 5K (July 9)
- Gold Cup Race #15 - Running Wild for WP Zoo 5K (July 10)
- Gold Cup Race #16 - 4-H 4 Mile Hustle (July 23)
- Elite Series Race (Elite points available for Gold Cup Participants 19 & Over)
- In order to be eligible for Gold Cup scoring, runners age 15 & over must complete the 4 Mile, and runners 14 & under must complete the 1.5 Mile.
- Online Registration
- Gold Cup Race #17 - Nick Schultz - Live, Love, Give (August 6)
- Gold Cup Race #18 - Rotary Ramble 5K (Wooden Shoe Race)
- Elite Series Race (Elite points available for Gold Cup Participants 19 & Over)
- Online Registration
Group Runs this Week
Thursday (06/16) - Outdoor Group Run (All Ages)
6:00pm @ Wicker Memorial Park (By the Volleyball Courts)
8554 Indianapolis Blvd, Highland, IN 46322
Leader: Heather Hobson
More Info
This run is weather permitting. If there is inclement weather, the run will be held indoors at the previous location of:
Hammond Sportsplex @ 6630 Indianapolis Blvd, Hammond, IN 46323.
Monday (06/20) - Outdoor Group Run (All Ages)
6:00pm @ Ironwood Brewery
6 Roosevelt Rd, Valparaiso, IN 46383
Leader: Karen Spoor
Distance: 4 Miles
Tuesday (06/21) - Stinky Tuesdays Group Run (Group Run All Ages - Post Run Social 21+)
6:00pm @ Northeast Corner of Blue Chip Casino
777 Blue Chip Dr, Michigan City, IN 46360
More Info
This run has rotating locations. Click more info for the list of future locations.
Thursday (06/23) - Outdoor Group Run (All Ages)
6:00pm @ Wicker Memorial Park (By the Volleyball Courts)
8554 Indianapolis Blvd, Highland, IN 46322
Leader: Heather Hobson
More Info
This run is weather permitting. If there is inclement weather, the run will be held indoors at the previous location of:
Hammond Sportsplex @ 6630 Indianapolis Blvd, Hammond, IN 46323.
Joe Mis Memorial Fun Run
The Striders are having a Memorial Fun Run at Wicker Park on Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at 6:30 PM in honor of Joe Mis. It is free. Just show up. We would love it if you could join us. After the fun run, the adults will head over to Brewfest in Highland to celebrate Joe's life with some adult beverages.
More information will be posted on Facebook as we approach June 29th.
In Memory of Joe Mis, our Track Program has been renamed in his honor to the:
"Joe Mis Junior Strider Track Program"
Track Season Is Happening!!!
Monday (6/20) Practice: 6PM @ Taft Middle School (1000 S Main St, Crown Point, IN 46307)
Wednesday (6/22) Intersquad Meet: 6PM @ Taft Middle School (1000 S Main St, Crown Point, IN 46307)
Last call for AAU Meet is Wednesday (6/22)
Email questions to Head Coach Deanna: stridersjr@gmail.com.
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You can also help support our entire Junior Striders Program by making a donation online, or by mailing a check to CRS, PO Box 225, Griffith, IN 46319. Please make checks out to the “Calumet Region Striders”, and put "Junior Striders" in memo area.
SUPPORT JR STRIDERS
If you would like to make a donation in honor of Joe Mis, you can do so by making a donation online, or by mailing a check to CRS, PO Box 225, Griffith, IN 46319. Please make checks out to the “Calumet Region Striders”, and put "Joe Mis Track" in memo area.
JOE MIS JUNIOR TRACK PROGRAM
A New Strider Discount!
As we get further into the year, more and more runners are taking their runs outside.
Please make sure to ALWAYS CARRY ID during runs!!!
If something happens, don't be a Jane or John Doe!!!
Striders now receive a discount at ROADiD by going to this link and entering group name "Calumet Region Striders"!!!
A thank you to our sponsors!
The Calumet Region Striders is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. We manage the club on donations and sponsorship. If you would like more information on our sponsorship program, please contact our Vice President at: vp@calstrider.org
Calumet Region Striders Google Drive can be accessed here.