HAPPY WEDNESDAY STRIDERS!!!
In this edition:
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Next Sponsored / Gold Cup Race
- Cinco de Mayo Fiesta 5K (Sponsored Race #2)
- Run Like a Mother 5K (Gold Cup Race #6)
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Upcoming Races
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This Week's Group Runs
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Junior Strider Corner
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A Thank You to Our Sponsors
The next Sponsored race is tomorrow! And the next Gold Cup Race is Sunday! Here is what you need to know...
Sponsored Race #2
THURSDAY MAY 5, 2022 @ 6:00PM
Cinco de Mayo Fiesta 5K
Wicker Memorial Park
2215 Ridge Rd, Highland, IN US 46322
Early Packet Pickup: May 4th (4PM - 7PM) @ Fleet Feet Schererville: 635 US 30, Schererville, IN 46375
Schedule of Race Day Events
5:00PM - 5:45PM: Race Day Registration & In-Person Packet Pickup
5:50PM: 0.0 Mile "Run"
6:00PM: 5K Run/Walk
Post Race Fiesta: Music by DJ Ricky and Food/Drinks inside the Social Center
Striders can use coupon code striders for $2 off registration.
(Online Registration open through Race Start)
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Gold Cup Race #6
SUNDAY MAY 8, 2022 @ 8:00AM
Run Like a Mother 5K
Lake County Fairgrounds
889 S. Court Street, Crown Point, IN US 46307
Schedule of Race Day Events
7:00AM - 7:45AM: Packet Pickup & Race Day Registration
8:00AM: 5K Start
(Online Registration ends May 7, 2022 at 4:00pm CDT. There will be race day registration.)
There is an option to register as a bundle with the Finish Wine 5K. This is SPONSORED RACE #3!
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:
- Gold Cup Race #7 - Valpo Police Guardians of the Night 5K-9 Run (May 13)
- Please note that this is a FRIDAY EVENING.
- Online Registration
- Gold Cup Race #8 - Lotus Reach 5K (May 21)
- Gold Cup Race #9 - Trail Run Xtreme 12K (May 30)
- Elite Series Race (Elite points available for Gold Cup Participants 19 & Over)
- Online Registration
- Gold Cup Race #10 - Munster Rotary Run-a-Round 10K/5K (June 11)
- 10K - 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 10K, and runners 14 & under must complete the 5K.
- Online Registration
- Gold Cup Race #11 - Firecracker 5K (June 18)
- Sponsored Race #3 - Finish Wine 5K/2K (June 24)
- Please note that this is a FRIDAY EVENING
- No flyer currently available.
- 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.
- Race Registration link & flyer will be emailed once available.
- 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
Group Runs this Week
Monday (05/09) - Outdoor Group Run (All Ages)
6:00pm @ Ironwood Brewery
6 Roosevelt Rd, Valparaiso, IN 46383
Leader: Karen Spoor
Distance: 4 Miles
Tuesday (05/10) - 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 (05/12) - Outdoor Group Run (All Ages)
No group run 05/05 due to Sponsored Race (Cinco de Mayo Fiesta 5K) @ Wicker Park.
6:00pm @ Wicker Memorial Park
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.
Jim Cox Scholarship Recipients
Jim Cox, a very active Calumet Region Striders member, was diagnosed with Leukemia in August 1993 and on October 15, 1993 succumbed to the disease at the age of 57 years. Jim’s family started a fund which CRS designated as a scholarship fund and is given to CRS members or their children when they enroll as college freshmen.
Congratulations to our 2022 Recipients:
William Labus
Isabella Medina
Luke Stentos
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Track Season Starts Monday!
OPEN FOR AGES 5-18
(Preferred minimum age: Kindergarten class of 2023)
Learn the fundamentals of track!
Participate in practices, inter-squad meets, local/national meets and HAVE FUN!
(Practices twice weekly in Crown Point/Merrillville)
Great way to get your child more involved in track, no matter their experience!
All practices coached by certified coaches!
Strider membership required prior to registration.
Email questions to Head Coach Deanna: stridersjr@gmail.com.
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If you would like to continue Jim's legacy, you can keep this scholarship going by donating to the Jim Cox Scholarship fund 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 "Jim Cox Scholarship Fund" in memo area.
CONTINUE JIM'S LEGACY
You can also help support our 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.
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
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