HAPPY THURSDAY STRIDERS!!!

In this edition:

 

Gold Cup Race #16 / Elite Race #5
SATURDAY JULY 23, 2022 @ 7:30AM

4-H 4 Mile Hustle & 1.5 Mile Hustle for Healthy Living

Porter County Fairgrounds
215 Division Rd
Valparaiso, IN US 46383

Early Packet Pickup
July 22nd, (11AM - 6PM) @ Extra Mile Fitness Co.: 1330 E. Lincolnway, Valparaiso, IN 46385

Schedule of Race Day Events
6:15AM - 7:15AM: Race Day Registration / Packet Pickup
7:30AM: 4-Mile Start
7:35AM: 1.5 Mile Start
Awards Ceremony & Refreshments following the race.

Online Registration

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. Elite points are available for Gold Cup participants age 19 & over.

Keep in mind, whilst mostly on asphalt, this race does include a CROSS COUNTRY portion. A map of both courses can be found in the attachments to this email.

(Online Registration ends July 23, 2022 at 7:30am 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 (WHICH IS NOW FINALIZED!!!), a copy of the membership application, as well as the currently available paper registrations for the following races:

 

Group Runs this Week

Thursday (07/19) - 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 (07/25) - Outdoor Group Run (All Ages)

6:00pm @ Ironwood Brewery
6 Roosevelt Rd, Valparaiso, IN 46383
Leader: Karen Spoor
Distance: 4 Miles

 

Monday (07/25) - Outdoor Junior Group Run

6:00pm @ Hidden Lake Park (Backside near the Playground)
6355 Broadway, Merrillville, IN 46410
Leader: Deanna Grimes
More Info

 

Tuesday (07/26) - Stinky Tuesdays Group Run (Group Run All Ages - Post Run Social 21+)

6:00pm @ Zorn Brew Works Co.
605 E 9th St, Michigan City, IN 46360
More Info

This run has rotating locations. Click more info for the list of future locations.

 

Wednesday (07/27) - Brewfest Group Run (Group Run All Ages - Post Run Social 21+)

6:30pm @ Brewfest
8347 Kennedy Ave, Highland, IN 46322
Leader: Ed Caccavale
More Info

 

Thursday (07/28) - 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.

 

Track season has come to an end, and cross country season is coming soon (See below)

In the meantime, we will be resuming our weekly junior group runs. These will be on Mondays (6pm) @ Hidden Lake through 8/15.

Cross country season will start the following Monday (8/22).

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CROSS COUNTRY REGISTRATION IS OPEN!

Register Here!

OPEN FOR AGES 5-18
(Preferred minimum age: Kindergarten class of 2023)

Participate in practices, inter-squad meets, local/national meets and HAVE FUN!
(Practices three times weekly in Crown Point/Merrillville/Schererville)

The biggest stage is Coaches Cross Country Nationals, which is being held in Indiana for the 2022 season!

Great way to get your child more involved in running, no matter their experience!

All practices coached by certified coaches!

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 

 

Marathon Fundraising

Are you running an upcoming marathon for charity, and would like us to include your fundraising link in future newsletters? If so, please email calstridervp@gmail.com with all the relevant information. (Name, Marathon, Charity, Fundraising Link) The runner MUST be a current strider for us to post the link in the newsletter.
 

Thomas Nedza

 

Walter Evans & Jennifer Summers

Strider Discounts!

ROADiD

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"!!!

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Fort2Base (August 28th)

The amazing people at Fort2Base have contacted us with a discount code for our members! Use coupon code CALUMET22 for 20% off!

The more members we send, the more benefits our members will get at the race! If you are already registered, please let us know, and we will have you counted towards our total!

You can register at: https://www.fort2base.com

 

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.


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