HAPPY WEDNESDAY STRIDERS!!!
In this edition:
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Next Gold Cup Race
- Valpo Police K9 Unit 5K-9 (Gold Cup Race #7)
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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 Note from the Board
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A Thank You to Our Sponsors
Gold Cup Race #7
FRIDAY MAY 13, 2022 @ 6:00PM
Valpo Police K9 Unit 5K-9
Central Park Plaza
63 Lafayette Street
Valparaiso, IN US 46383
Early Packet Pickup
May 11th (10:30AM - 6:30PM) @ Extra Mile Fitness Co.: 1330 E. Lincolnway, Valparaiso, IN 46385
May 12th (10:30AM - 6:30PM) @ Extra Mile Fitness Co.: 1330 E. Lincolnway, Valparaiso, IN 46385
Schedule of Race Day Events
4:30PM: Race Day Packet Pick-Up
6:00PM: 5K Start
(Online Registration ends May 12, 2022 at 8:00am CDT. There will be race day registration.)
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 #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
- Sponsored Race #3 - MS Warrior Dash 5K and 10K (June 4)
- 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 #4 - 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
- 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)
- Race Registration link will be emailed once available. Mail in flyer IS attached.
Change to Gold Cup Schedule
There has been 1 minor change to the Gold Cup schedule with regards to Gold Cup Race #16 (4H 4 Mile Hustle). This race will now be split by age, with those 15 & over completing the 4-Mile race, and those 14 & under completing the 1.5 mile race.
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 (05/17) - Stinky Tuesdays Group Run (Group Run All Ages - Post Run Social 21+)
6:00pm @ Shoreline Brewery & Restaurant
208 Wabash St, Michigan City, IN 46360
More Info
This run has rotating locations. Click more info for the list of future locations.
Thursday (05/12) & (05/19) - 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.
Track Season Has Started!!!
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.
Monday Practice: 6PM @ Dean & Barbara White Community Center
Wednesday Practice: 6PM @ Lake County Fairgrouds (By Fine Arts Building)
Email questions to Head Coach Deanna: stridersjr@gmail.com.
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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 Note From the Board
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!!!
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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