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10K, 5K and Fun Run

Thanksgiving Day - November 22, 2012

White Bear Lake, MN

 

 

 

Overview

This event is close to home for all of us here at Tri Fitness.

First, and most notably, it’s right in our backyard; Fast Before the Feast is hosted from Tri Fitness’ training center in White Bear Lake. A few of us make our homes here in WBL...and we all work here; either way, we’re part of a wonderful community of neighborhoods and businesses.

Second, and more importantly, we’re aware of and deeply affected by the growing hunger problem at both the local and national levels.

According to Hunger Solutions MN, “1 in 17 Minnesotans rely upon local food shelves to help feed their families. Last year, there were two million visits and 47 million pounds of food distributed at Minnesota’s 300 food shelves.

There has been a 62 percent increase in food shelf visits since 2000. This year, many food shelves are seeing double and triple digit increases.” These numbers are even more distressing nationwide: “The alarming results show that 1 in 6 Americans is food insecure. Even more shocking is that 1 in 4 children lives in a food-insecure household.”

We believe it is absolutely vital that we increase our efforts as a business, a family, and a part of this community towards reducing this problem. We want to be real, we want to have an impact; we want to be relevant.

But we can't do it alone.

The purpose of this event cannot be realized without you. As successful members of the community, we have a responsibility to help those that are less fortunate and contribute to the common good...and we believe that every little bit truly helps. We’re aware that there’s a swelling flood of intrinsic “giving back,” a deep-seated need to help each other out that’s beginning to sweep the country.

We’re inviting you to join us in this opportunity to be a part of this outpouring of individuals and families across all demographics who are volunteering their resources like never before.

Since the race’s inception, people like you have partnered with Tri Fitness to donate over 2000 pounds of food to the local food shelves. We’re delighted to have you and your family run with us on Thanksgiving morning; We’re even more excited because you’ll be helping someone less fortunate eat.

Perhaps in the holiday season, more than at any other time, our hearts go out to others. But there are always those who areless fortunate than we are and will appreciate our help all year round. Please consider giving what you can regularly to the charities that make a difference to your local and national community. You may be surprised at the benefits you reap!

Charities:

http://www.whitebearlakefoodshelf.org/City of White Bear Lake Food Shelf
Hugo Food Shelf- City of Hugo Food Shelf
http://www.hungersolutions.org/- Hunger Solutions MN
http://www.2harvest.org/site/PageServer- 2nd Harvest Heartland
http://www.bolderoptions.org/- Bolder Options (Youth Mentoring Program)

 

This is part of our J.A.M.S. youth race series.

There will be 3 distances:

1/4 mile, 1/2 mile, and 1 mile.

 

 

Race Location

Fast Before The Feast starts and ends at the Tri Fitness Training Center, 1340 Highway 96 East in White Bear Lake (get directions).

Parking on race day will be available within the parking lots adjacent to the training center. Signs and volunteers will direct the participants and volunteers.


 

Registration

Click here to register online or click here to print the registration form.

The race fees are as follows:

  • 10K - $35 before November 8th, or $40 through November 19th, or $45 on race day
  • 5K - $30 before November 8th, or $35 through November 19th, or $40 on race day
  • Fun Run - $15 through November 19th, or $20 on race day

 

 

Packet Pick-Up

Your race packet will include all the materials you need for your race, such as your timing chip and race bib, and some fun stuff like your complimentary race shirt and special offers.

Pick up your race packets at our retail store at 2193 4th Street in White Bear Lake (get directions).

Dates are to be determined.

 

 

Schedule of Events

 

6:00 am - Park and parking lots open

6:30 am - Race day registration areas open

7:00 am - Race announcements begin

7:45 am - Race day registration closes

7:55 am - Final course updates (near Start/Finish line)

8:00 am - 10k starts

8:15 am - 5k starts

9:15 am - 1/2mi kids fun run starts

9:45 am - Awards ceremony

 

 

Course Profile

The course for both races starts behind the training center, proceeds south through the parking area of the White Bear Sports Center and roams around the quaint neighborhood streets, eventually returning to the training center.

Both courses stay away from major roads and are mostly flat except for one hill near the beginning that runners get to climb and descend twice. Both courses are great for beginners, and the more elite runners should find them moderately fast.

Fluid replacement (water and HEED) will be available at the Start/Finish lines for both races (both races begin and end at the same place), and will also be available at the turn-around (halfway) point of the 10k.  Volunteers will be stationed throughout the course and at critical turns/areas.

This run starts behind the Tri Fitness Training Center (West side) and heads south on Sports Center Drive, and through the parking lot of the White Bear Lake Sports Center until it intersects Birch Lake Blvd.

From there, runners wind through the neighborhood streets until they come to White Bear Pkwy.  Runners follow this east until they come to Otter Lake Rd, where they head south.  Otter Lake Rd quickly forks and runners should bear right onto Schuneman Rd.

It's a straight shot from here to the turn-around point (almost to the very end of the road).  Once runners turn around, they'll follow the same course back to White Bear Pkwy. Runners will eventually hang a right, back onto Birch Lake Blvd, and then return to the start/finish line, via the same path through the WBL Sports Center parking lot.

This run starts behind the Tri Fitness Training Center (West side) and heads south on Sports Center Drive, and through the parking lot of the White Bear Lake Sports Center until it intersects Birch Lake Blvd.  Runners continue to White Bear Parkway for about a block, until they take a left on Bibeau Rd.

From there, runners wind through the neighborhood streets until they come to White Bear Pkwy.  Runners follow this West, all they back Birch Lake Blvd, and then return to the start/finish line, via the same path through the WBL Sports Center parking lot.

 

 

Finish Area

The finish area, where spectators and finishers can gather, watch, cheer, etc... will be located behind the training center, in the parking lot adjacent to the start/finish line.

Volunteers will assist in removing Race Number tags or timing chips.  Bottled water, HEED, fresh fruit and other post-race snacks will be provided.

 

Awards and Prizes

Every participant receives a long sleeved tech shirt.

Additional awards:

  • Top overall Male & Female athletes
  • Top 2 Male & Female athletes in each age group (19 & Under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+)

As one of Tri Fitness’ premier events, “Fast Before the Feast” hosts a significantly larger drawing to give away over $5,000 in merchandise and services to our race participants; Drawings will be held during the race; Check in with your race number after finishing to see if you’ve won!

 

Results and Pictures

See the race results page for past years' results.  Click here for photos from 2011, and here for pics from 2010's event.

 

 

For More Information

Please contact us at races@trifitnesswbl.com.

 

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