RochesterFest Mile & More!

Tonight:

• RochesterFest 1-Mile  -- Tonight, Friday at 6:05pm on the parade route!  What a great way to race a mile!   Registration is from 5-5:45pm.  Team R.E.D. members race for just $10!  - This event supports the YMCAs Camp Olson! 

Saturday: 

• Get your Rear In Gear - Saturday July 27th - This 5K raises funds for Colon Cancer Awareness.  Team R.E.D. has multiple members impacted by Colon Cancer.  Get out and race for a great cause, and support each other!  More info at http://rochestertrackclub.com/main.asp?SectionID=3&SubSectionID=28&ArticleID=709&TM=62157.58
• Zumbro River Community Festival - Saturday July 27th - There's still time to help support Camp Victory at the Zumbro River Community Festival!  You can sign up to volunteer at the following link.. http://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a0c4fa5a92ea46-zumbro   or head out there to take part in the fun!  Lots of activities for all ages!   
• Coyote Games Outdoor Challenge - Saturday July 27th - Another fun event is taking place on Saturday, and that's the Coyote Games Outdoor Challenge... there are all sorts of events starting at 8am!  Check it out http://www.coyotegamesoutdoorchallenge.com/index.html
• Marathon and Half Marathon Training Long Run - Saturday July 27th - The long runs from the RAC have restarted for Saturday mornings.  Meet at the RAC at 7am and get your miles in with a great group! You do not need to be a member of the RAC, Track Club, Team R.E.D. or any other group for that matter, just bring a $1 donation to help offset the cost of Gatorade / snacks and get your run on!  

Sunday:

• Off Season Striders meets July 28th at 8am - The OSS group is out and about, this time from Dunn Bros on Elton Hills Drive. Come have a run, and stay for coffee/breakfast! 

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Beer Mile - Thursday July 16th - Online registration is now available!  You can register to run, spectate or volunteer!  Our event is benefiting the Byron Community Foundation!  Register at http://form.jotformpro.com/form/51753666383969   There are a couple things new to the beer mile this year!  

• Awards for Best Costumes!  Get wild with your outfit and make it even more fun!    
• One lucky pre-registered participant will win $25, that's right, straight cash! 

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Torchlight 5K - Bus, Race & Dance!  - July 22nd

Be sure to contact Dan Mesenburg at dan@svmrochester.com if you're planning to ride the bus to the Torchlight 5K on July 22nd.  This is a great event, and part of the USA Track & Field club series.   

• $15 per person including roundtrip motor coach transportation from Rochester and Byron and drinks on the bus  
• Lv Rochester (locationto be determined) 4:30pm
• Lv Byron (Bears Den) 5:00pm
• Ar Basilica of Saint Mary 6:30pm
• Run to the finish line across the old stone arch bridge.
• Dancing & party til 9:30pm
• Lv St Anthony Main 9:40pm
• Ar Byron (Bears Den) 11:00pm
• Ar Rochester 11:30pm