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ThanksGiving Day USA - GivingThanks 5k (7th Annual)

Holiday Celebration Run 'n' Walk Around Beautiful Como Lake in St Paul, MN

Thursday, November 22, 2012 @ 9:00 AM

Date

Start: Thursday, November 22, 2012 @ 9:00 AM

Additional Date Information

Start 9 AM/On Site Check-In Opens 7: 45AM

Address

Holiday Celebration Run 'n' Walk Around Beautiful Como Lake in St Paul, MN

St Paul, MN

Fees

$25 pre-registered thru Nov 15; $30 thru Nov 20; $40 late Entry & event day/Limited to 800 Pre-Registration. So, Registerr Early!

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Brief Description

1. Join Families/Friends for unique Thanksgiving Day 5k Run/Walk or 1.5 Mile Fun Walk.
2. USATF Certified 5k course on beautiful urban lakeside paved paths.
3. Designer commemorative shirts, refreshments.
4. Inspiring Thanksgiving Day Event music.
5. Fabulous photographic record & post-race online slideshow.
6. Optional Opportunity: Display your personal "Attitude of Gratitude" on a personal sign to wear on your shirt/jacket back.

Date

Thursday, Nov 22, 2012; ThanksGiving Day - GivingThanks 5k

Early Check-In & Shirt/# pick-up on Wednesday

If you can, go to Black Bear Crossings Cafe on Como Lake for day-before ThanksGiving Day 5k pre-registered check-in, shirt and bib # pick up, from 10 AM to 4 PM. Continue early check-in from @ 4:30-7:30 PM at Ol' Mexico Restaurant a few minutes north on Lexington Ave from Como Lake. Go to event web page for map/directions to early check-in locations. Check in the day before the race reduced the check-in lines on race day.

Location and Fees

USATF Certified 5k Course on St Paul, MN Como Lake's paved lakeside paths. Start & finish is near Como Lake’s Lakeside White Pavilion. Free Parking Lots @ Como Lake.

For directions & maps to CC Events go to Maps & Directions for CC Events

$25 pre-registered thru Nov 15; $30 thru Nov 20; $40 late Entry & event day/Limited to 800 Pre-Registration. So, Registerr Early!

CC Holiday Event Special Purposes & Added Benefits

1. Immediate RxExercise benefits of walking/running that taken together improves lives & relationships!
2. CC accepts donations to provide gifts of athletic shoes, Pro Bono CC Memberships & Training Programs to those needing effective RxExercise leadership.
3. Collecting non-perishable food donations for Food Shelves.
4. Event proceeds support RxExercise Programs, especially benefiting the health-challenged to "live well beyond" chronic diseases.
CC is a 501(c)(3) org.

2012 12x Holiday Run Series in St Paul, MN

Holiday Run x 12 in St Paul:
#1 New Year's Day 5k, Jan 1
#2 Valentines 5k, Feb 11
#3 St Patrick's 5k, Mar 17
#4 Easter Sunday 5k, April 8
#5 Mothers Day 5k, May 13
#6 Memorial Day 5k, May 28
#7 Fathers Day 5k, June 17
#8 4th of July - Free to Run 4 Miles
#9 Halloween 5k, Oct 27
#10 Veterans Day 5k, Nov 11
#11 Thanksgiving Day 5k, Nov 22
#12 Christmas Day 5k, Dec 25
For details of Holiday Run Series go to CC web site.

2012 Series of 8x5k Life's Challenge 5k Events

#1 - Challenge Obesity 5k, April 21
#2 - Challenge Happiness 5k, May 6
#3 - Challenge Hearts & Minds 5k, May 28
#4 - Challenge Diabetes 5k, July 7
#5 - Challenge Cancer 5k, July 28
#6 - Challenge Addiction 5k, Aug 12
#7 - Challenge Arthritis 5k, Aug 25
#8 - Challenge Aging 5k, Sept 23
For details of each of the 2012 Life Challenge 5k Events go to www.CharitiesChallenge.org

2012 Americana Heritage Series @ 7 Run/Walk Events

#1 - Memorial Day 5k, 5/28
#2 - Free to Run 4 Miles , July 4
#3 - America the Beautiful 5k - Never Forgetting 9-11, 9/9
#4 - Constitution Day - We the People 5k, 9/16
#5 - Election Day - Exercising Liberty 5k, 11/6
#6 - Veterans Day 5k - Honoring Military Service 11/11
#7 - Thanksgiving Day USA 5k, Nov 22
For details go to www.CharitiesChallenge.org

2012-13 Winter Indoor Track Challenge Series

#1 Dec 2, Challenge Depression – 60m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1500m Runs & 1500m Race Walk
#2 Dec 16, Challenge Courage – 60m, 200m, 400m, 800m & 1 Mile Runs & Mile RaceWalk
#3 Jan 6, 2011 - New Year Resolutions Challenge – 60m, 200, 400m, 800m, Mile Run & Mile RaceWalk, 5000m
#4 Feb 3, Challenge Isolation – 60m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1 Mile & 3000m Runs & 3000m RaceWalk
#5 Feb 17 - Challenge Hearts – 60m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1 Mile, 5000m Runs & 3000m RaceWalk

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