SCHEDULE

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.

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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.

Click here to see 2009 winning times.

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.

QUESTIONS

Send an e-mail to Ryan Chapman, rchapman@nwhealth.edu.

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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