Semper Running Youth Long Distance Running Club
Incoming 4th-8th graders can sign up and join us for 3 weeks of long distance running in the summer. Being conditioned for any sport is top priority. A one time fee of $10 gets you 12 running sessions with the Semper Running Race Director. Come once, come when you can or come to all 12 sessions to get the full effect that long distance running can have with your athletic abilities. We will discuss the current and life long benefits of long distance running and how to properly run safely along the roadside and traffic.
Runners will need proper running attire, including shoes, and to bring a water bottle.
Drop off and pick up will be Big Foot High School sport complex at the track
All grades in one session 8:30am to 9:30am, we will break into run groups based on pace.
2024 Dates- Monday through Thursdays; July 15th through Aug 2nd
Semper Running Poker FUN Run/Walk- this event is discontinue
3.9 Mile Run/Walk
This is a Poker run on your feet. You can run, jog, walk, or all 3. This event is NOT based on time, it is based on the best poker hands. Top 3 poker hands will win prizes. You will go along one of the two 3.9 mile courses and visit each bar establishment in Como. At each stop, you will draw a card towards your hand and receive a small refreshment. Each participant will also receive a bib, event swag, and post-race snacks and drinks. All participants must be 21 years of age or older for this event. There is a 100 participant max so sign up early. We will be featuring a staggered start time so the courses and establishments do not get over loaded. Participants can start at any time between 11 am and 12 pm and must have their bib (poker hand) turned in by 3 pm! Winners will be announced no later than 4 pm.
Prizes
The top 3 poker hands will win prizes!.
Day of Information
Start/Finish: DJ's In The Drink
Bib pick up 10:00am-11:45am
Start any time between 11am-Noon
All bibs must be turned in by 3pm
Winners will be announced no later than 4pm
Food and beer after you are finished, presented by DJ's In The Drink
(See Event Day Information page for more detailed information)
Sponsors
DJ's In The Drink
Volunteers!
Thinking about Volunteering, but not sure?! We would love your help for this event.
Your duties would be sitting at one of the stops (11am-3pm) along the course to assist with the participants drawing their card, initialing their bib for that card, pouring the 2oz shots of beer, and having the cups of water ready. Have a friend sign up also and I will make sure you get to be at the same stop (2 ppl at each stop, must be 21 years or older).
Volunteer benefits are a volunteer shirt, access to the post event drinks and food, a free entry into a future Semper Running event.