Runners loop the lake for a good cause
Daily TelegramAug 10, 2018
Last year's inaugural event drew more than 80 runners and raised
"We were impressed with how the community rallied," said
Volunteers helped sort T-shirts, manage water stations and track times during last year's 5K, which started with a cannon blast.
"There was even a community gentleman with a drone, checking when people would be coming in," said
The lake scenery pulled some to the race; others came for the exercise or the challenge. This year, they can add one more incentive: tomatoes.
"I think all finishers will get a
Winners in the adult male and female categories will earn a bouquet of vegetables from
All the money raised from the 5K will benefit the Challenge Center, which offers residential, vocational and day services programs.
"We are hoping that we have more people than last year because I really think that giving back to the community is so important," said
Last year's proceeds went to the purchase of a truck-mounted snow plow to improve winter access at the Challenge Center's 10 residential facilities.
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"We entered it and thought, 'Wow, this is a great idea,' because of wellness, because of our lovely area," Boyle said.
When Lisdahl became president of the community center, Boyle suggested bringing the 5K back. Lisdahl put her in charge.
"That's how children led us," Boyle said.
They're hoping more youngsters will enter the
"We'd like to see more and more kids get involved because of wellness," Boyle said. "That lake is totally paved, and we see more and more families walking it with their dogs, their kids, biking it. We want to promote it. It's a beautiful area."
Participants can pick their pace.
"A lot of people walk," Clayton said. "That cannon goes off and they just start walking, socializing. And some people run and make some pretty decent times."
Older residents who don't want to run could sponsor a young person, like a grandchild or neighbor. Or they can make a donation directly to the Challenge Center at the event.
Race registration begins at
Visit challenge-center.org and go to "
Information on the race is also available on Facebook under Tri lakes Community Center; at the Challenge Center,
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