HAPPY THURSDAY STRIDERS!!!
In this edition:
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Next Gold Cup Race
- Trail Run xTreme 12K (Gold Cup Race #9 / Elite Race #2)
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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 New Strider Discount!
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A Thank You to Our Sponsors
Gold Cup Race #9
Elite Race #2
MONDAY MAY 30, 2022 @ 8:00AM
Trail Run xTreme 12K
2190 N. St Rd 149
Portage, IN US 46386
Schedule of Race Day Events
7:00AM: Packet Pickup @ Race Site
8:00AM: 12K Start
(Online Registration ends May 29, 2022 at 5:00pm 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 #3 - MS Warrior Dash 5K and 10K (June 4)
- 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.
- 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 #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.
- 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)
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
Thursday (05/26) - Indoor Group Run (All Ages)
6:00pm @ Hammond Sportsplex (Relocated due to inclement weather)
6630 Indianapolis Blvd, Hammond, IN 46323
Leader: Heather Hobson
More Info
Monday (05/30) - No Group Run Due to Memorial Day
Tuesday (05/31) - Stinky Tuesdays Group Run (Group Run All Ages - Post Run Social 21+)
6:00pm @ Four Stop Bar
2030 Ohio St, Michigan City, IN 46360
More Info
This run has rotating locations. Click more info for the list of future locations.
Thursday (06/02) - 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.
In Memory of Joe Mis, our Track Program has been renamed in his honor to the:
"Joe Mis Junior Strider Track Program"
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.
No Monday Practice due to Memorial Day
Wednesday Practice: 6PM @ Taft Middle School (1000 S Main St, Crown Point, IN 46307)
Email questions to Head Coach Deanna: stridersjr@gmail.com.
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POPCORN FUNDRAISER TO SUPPORT JR STRIDERS!!!
CONTACT YOUR FAVORITE JUNIOR STRIDER OR CLICK HERE TO ORDER AND SUPPORT!!!
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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.
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.
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
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