ymca spirit series runs, 2019

Ready, set… let’s GO!  Throughout the year, the Y hosts run/walks of varying lengths to gather friends and celebrate healthy living. On some months we host traditional runs with timing and medals… and some months our runs are just for fun with wacky awards and spirit!

Online registration is available until the event apparel deadline. You can always call the Y at (636) 239-5704 to register.  Watch for our reminders on Facebook!


2019 Spirit Series Run Schedule

RUNNING IN THE NEW YEAR RESOLUTION RUN
Tuesday, January 1, 10:00 a.m.
5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Family Fun Run/Walk.
Start and finish at the YMCA. Free for all. No official times given. Join us for our open house after the run/walk.

LOVE THE RUN YOU’RE WITH
Saturday, February 9, 8:00 a.m.
2 Mile Run/Walk and 1 Mile Family Fun Run/Walk.
Start and finish at the YMCA. Free for members. $5 for community. No official times given. Event apparel for purchase until 1/23. Presented with Kiwanis Club of Washington.

3-2-1 DASH FOR DOWN SYNDROME
Thursday, March 21 at 5:30 p.m.
3.21 K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Family Fun Run/Walk.
Start and finish at the YMCA. $13.21 includes a short sleeve event shirt. Upgrade to long sleeve for $10 more. A donation of $3.21 will be given to All Abilities Athletics for every registered participant. We also encourage you to wear your crazy socks to celebrate Down Syndrome Awareness Day. No official times given. Presented with All Abilities Athletics.

HEALTHY KIDS DAY FITNESS CHALLENGE
Saturday, April 27, 9:00 a.m.
A challenge course for kids and families, start and finish at the Y.
Free for all kids. $15 includes a Healthy Kids Day shirt. It’s a celebration of healthy kids and families. Event apparel for purchase until 4/7.

RUN FOR THE BADGES
5K Friday, August 23, 6:30 p.m. start
5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Family Fun Run/Walk and Dog Walk to honor our police, fire and all emergency responders.
Start and finish at the YMCA. $5 to participate. Free for police officers, military and first responders. Event apparel for purchase until 8/4.

5K GLO RUN, GLO FOR GIB
Friday, September 13, 6:30 p.m. 5K
Run/Walk and 1 Mile Family Fun Run/Walk
Starts and finishes at the Y. Free for all participants. No official times given. Event shirts must be purchased by 8/25. Bring your glow gear and shine for Gib. Presented with Mike and Nikki Obermark family in memory of Gib.

RUN TO READ
Saturday, October 12, 8:00 a.m. start
5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Story Stroll.
Start and finish at the Washington Public Library. Free for school employees. $13 for all other participants. Chip timing. Awards for first finisher in all age categories 6- 70. Includes cotton event shirt for registrations received before 9/25. Upgrade to dri-fit for $10 more. All participants receive a book. Youth finishers receive a finishers medal. Presented with Missourian in Education.

HALLOWEEN NIGHT RUN
Friday, October 25, 6:00 p.m. start
5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Family Fun Run/Walk.
Start and finish at the YMCA. Free for members. $5 for community. Timing clock will run, unofficial times given. Medals awarded for top finishers at 7:00 p.m. Event apparel for purchase until 10/3. Spirit awards for Halloween costumes and fun! Stay for chili and snacks plus our family night trunk or treat until 7:00 p.m. Presented with Franklin County Area United Way and Girls on the Run.

TURKEY DAY 10K
Thursday, November 28, 8:00 a.m. start
10K Run/Walk, 5K Fun Run/Walk and 1 Mile Dog Walk.
​Start and finish at the YMCA. $13 includes a short sleeve event shirt. Chip timing. Medals awarded for top finishers in 10K age categories 6-70. Event apparel for purchase until 11/4. Enjoy turkey sliders, cider and Thanksgiving pie. 5K award ceremony at 8:45 a.m. and 10K awards at 9:30 a.m.

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