6:45 a.m. Registration and packet pick up opens 8 a.m. CDI Back In Shape 5K Run start 9 a.m. Patrick Holmes Memorial Walk 9 a.m. Awards ceremony for 5k run in the cafeteria (also prize drawing) 9:15 a.m. Kid's entertainment begins 10 a.m. Richfield Bloomington Credit Union Kids' Runs (on the soccer field)
If you are interested in raising money for VEAP, Cornerstone, or the Patrick Holmes Memorial Scholarship Fund, click
here.
In addition, participants and guests who bring in non-perishable food items to donate to VEAP will receive one raffle ticket entry into our drawing for a $500 travel voucher.
LOCATION
Northwestern Health Sciences University
2501 W.
84th St.
Bloomington,
Minn.
COURSE
The 5k run is an out-and-back course primarily on 84th Street and France Avenue. The route is along suburban streets and includes several hills. The walk is also an out-and-back course, with a portion of the walk looping around scenic Lake Girard on woodchip trails. Walkers can decide on the length of their walk by doing one, two or three circuits of Lake Girard. Click
here to check out maps of the two courses.
LOCAL RUNNER WINS 2009 BACK IN SHAPE 5K BY A HAIR.
Two runners were neck-and-neck as they crossed the finish line in Northwestern Health Sciences University’s Back in Shape 5k race. Josh Moen, age 27, of St. Louis Park, Minn., won the race, and Sammy Malakwen, age 31, of Two Harbors, Minn., came in second. Both men recorded chip times of 14:09.
Moen was running the Back in Shape for the first time. “I thought I had a good shot at winning,” he said. “It’s a tough course, but I enjoyed the whole event.” Moen won $1,000 for winning and $500 for being the top U.S. male finisher. Malakwen received $400 for the second-place finish. The winning time was a mere 5 seconds off from the course record of 14:04 set in 2007 by Matt Chesang.
The top-finishing female was Frashiah Waithaka, age 31, of Edina, Minn., finishing in 16:51. “I am very happy!” she said with a smile at the awards presentation. She received $1,000 for being the top female finisher. Last year’s winner, Amy Lyons of Mounds View, Minn., finished second this year with a time of 17:23. Lyons won $400 for being the second-place female and an additional $500 for being the top American female finisher. “Northwestern puts on a really nice race,” she said.
The Back in Shape event logged a total of 270 5k finishers; and 60 people participated in the Patrick Holmes Memorial Walk. The event also included a kids’ 1/4-mile and 1/2-mile race, with 45 children taking part.
The Back in Shape boasts one of the largest prize purses in the state of Minnesota, with $6,500 in prizes for the top five finishers in each age category. The event also offers participants race-day perks such as a post-race buffet, free health screenings and sports massages; indoor restrooms; open swimming in the University’s pool before and after the event; and access to locker rooms and showers.
Runners and walkers could also raise pledges and make donations to Volunteers Enlisted to Assist People, an organization dedicated to providing assistance to low-income people in Bloomington, Richfield and South Minneapolis; Cornerstone, an organization working to prevent domestic abuse, and the Patrick Holmes Memorial Scholarship Fund, which was created to honor former Northwestern employee Patrick Holmes, who died in the I-35W bridge collapse in 2007.
CHECK BACK SOON FOR DETAILS REGARDING THE 2010 CDI BACK IN SHAPE 5K RUN, WALK AND KIDS' FUN RUNS!
MORE THAN A RUN AND WALK, OUR EVENT ALSO INCLUDES:
Outlandish post-race buffet, featuring luscious
fruit, fresh-baked muffins, tangy juices, gourmet
coffee and lots more delectable delights;
Splits at every mile and plenty of aid/water stations;
Prize drawings featuring airline tickets, gift
certificates and merchandise. All participants are
eligible;
Multiple awards with awards program featuring delayed video feed
from the finish line;
Open swim in our 25-meter pool;
Locker rooms and
showers available to participants and their families;
No Port-a-Potties - we have REAL restrooms;
Post-race health screening and sports massage; and
Stylish t-shirt is yours to keep.
AWARDS FOR PARTICIPANTS
Overall: A prize drawing will be held for all participants.
Ten participants will receive $10 gift certificates, as well as raffle drawings featuring airline tickets, gift certificates and merchandise. All participants are eligible.
5k Run:
$1,000 top male and female overall
$500 top US citizen male
and female overall
$400 second place male and female overall
$300 third place
male and female overall
$200 fourth place male and female
overall
$100 fifth place male and female overall
Age group awards: $25 Visa gift cards will be awarded to the first place male and female finisher, $15 Visa gift cards to the second and $10 Visa gift cards to the third place male and female finisher in each of the following age categories: 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-85, 85 and older.
Kids' Run: All finishers will receive a blue ribbon.
Walk: All walkers will receive a finisher’s certificate suitable for all registrants in the walk and run qualify for a $500 travel voucher drawing; and gift certificate prize drawings for hotel stays, restaurant gift certificates, etc.
WHEELCHAIRS/STROLLERS
Wheelchairs and strollers are welcome on the walk only. Remember that more than half of the walk course is on woodchip trails. You do have the option of following the run course (but you will have to stay on sidewalks once you reach France Avenue).
T-SHIRTS
Short-sleeve T-shirts will be given to all finishers at packet pickup on race day.
REFRESHMENTS
Our past entrants have raved about the variety and quality of the food. We will have bananas, apples, oranges, strawberries (yes, strawberries), trail mix, yogurt, orange juice, apple juice, rice krispy bars, Great Harvest ‘muffins’, bagels, cream cheese, hot coffee and water.
SPORTS MASSAGES
Northwestern students will be providing complimentary sports massages for your tired muscles after you run or walk.
POOL AND LOCKER ROOMS
The 25-meter indoor pool will be open
for swimming
until 11 a.m. without lifeguard supervision. Locker rooms will
be open throughout the race for your changing needs.
Engage Your Friends and Family in their Overall Health
The CDI Back In Shape event is a great opportunity to gather your friends and family for a morning of healthy activities and fun-filled events. The event includes activities suited for people of all ages and ability levels. From walking, to jogging, to running, and playing at Kids’ Central; everyone from junior to grandma will find something at the CDI Back In Shape event. More
"Fun, exciting atmosphere!" - Katie
Nelson
"By far the best organized 5K I've run!
Great location, facilities, awards ceremony,
music, water stops, food. A class act." -
Kathy Weisser
"Extraordinarily well organized event!
A great race environment for all athletes from
elite runners to kids and families." - Christine
Quam
"This is one of my favorite races - I
love the emphasis on health and wellness. This
is a beautiful facility. The music was a fun
addition in the dining area!" - Eydie Cusack
"Kids events were very enjoyable!" -
Stephanie Huttner
"I run in 20 races a year - This is the
most organized and has the best food! Thank you!" -
Dee Dee Anderson
"Great race - I'll be back next year!" -
Sherri Schultz
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Health Sciences University