April 2007 schedule

More races coming as we receive information about each race.....

Saturday, April 7th, 2007 - Spring Thaw 10 mile Run and 5K Run/Walk, Sioux City, Iowa
Race Director:  Dan Flanigan
Always a popular race in the area!
712-947-4295 or flanigan007@aol.com or www.missouririverrunners.com

Friday, April 13, 2007 - Family 5K Fun Run - Rapid City, SD
5K Fun Run/Walk and 1 Mile
$15 Entry—Registration 4:00 (MST)
Walk Start 4:45
Run Start 5:00 P.M. (MST)
Location West Middle School
Contact: PTA President, Kara, 341-1408 or West Middle School 394-4033

Monday, April 16th, 2007 - 111th Boston Marathon, Boston, Mass.
See www.baa.org for more details

Saturday, April 21, 2007 - Kevin Whirlwind Horse Memorial Run - Spearfish, SD
1 Mile Walk
1/4 Mile Run for ages 8 and under
1/2 Mile Fun for ages 9-12
5K or 10K Run for ages 13 and up
$15 entry
Registration 10:00 (MST)
Race 10:30 (MST)
Location: Just East of Black Hills State University Young Center at Salem Park
Contact: Peggy, Student Support Services 605-642-6294.

Saturday, April 21st, 2007 - *Get ready for the season Sprint Triathlon - Madison, SD
Time: 8:00 AM Start Time
Cost: Madison Community Center Members--$25.00 Non-Members--$30.00 Dakota State University Students-Free
Distances:  Swim: 500yd swim (pool), Bike: 9-mile Run: 2.25 mile
Location: Madison Community Center, Madison, SD on the campus of Dakota State University.
Contact   Carol.Shaver@dsu.edu   or call Madison Community Center,  NE 11th Street Madison, SD 57042
http://www.communitycenter.dsu.edu/cc/SpecialEvents/tri.htm

Saturday, April 21st, 2007 - Earth Day Half-Marathon - St. Cloud, Minn.
All Information HERE

Sunday, April 22, 2007 - MADD Dash 5K - Rapid City, SD
$10 Pre-registration to MADD Dash, Box 3253 Rapid City, SD 57709 or drop off at The Runner’s Shop
$15 after April 21
Registration 12:00 - 12:45 (MST)
Race 1:00 P.M. (MST)
Location: Canyon Lake Park
Contact: Madd Office 343-5066 (Mornings Only )
Proceeds to Rapid City Chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)

Friday, April 27th, 2007 - 18th Annual Kay Cheever Arbor Day 5k Run (or Walk) for Shade, Brookings, SD
ALL info  HERE

Saturday, April 28th, 2007 - 7th Annual Trestle Valley Marathon, Minot, ND
all info is at   http://www.trestlevalleymarathon.com/

Saturday, April 28th, 2007 - Avera McKennan’s Pavilion Wellness Festival 5k run/walk - Sioux Falls, SD
All Information HERE

Saturday, April 28th, 2007 - Get in Gear 10k, Minnehaha Park, Minneapolis, Minn.
All information here: www.getingear10k.com

Saturday, April 28th, 2007 - 3rd Annual Joan Wilson Memorial 5k Run/Walk - LeMars, Iowa
On the Maser Fitness Trail in LeMars, Iowa  registration and packet pick-up beginning at 8:15 AM. Registrations received by
April 12 will be $10.00, which includes a T-shirt. Registrations turned in the day of the race will be $15.00 with a T-shirt
(while supplies last) or $5.00 without a shirt. There will be snacks, fruit and drink provided following the race as well as an
awards ceremony and post-race drawings for donated prizes. Registration forms may be picked up at the LeMars YMCA.
There are also downloadable registration forms are available at www.joanwilsonmemorial5k.com
Please feel free to check out the above web site for more information, or contact Connie Engebretson (712-546-9556) or
Linda Meis (712-546-7720). You may also email any questions or comments to  jwmemorial5k@yahoo.com

Sunday, April 29th, 2007 - Wellspring Stampede 10k - Rapid City, SD
Starts at 9:30am (MST) at Canyon Lake Park in Rapid City
Contact:   clegner@rap.midco.net
The event is a 10K (6.2 miles) run and walk to benefit Wellspring, Inc.  Registration will begin at 8:00 a.m. at
Canyon Lake Park, Rapid City, South Dakota, with the race to start at 9:30 a.m.  You can also register on-line at   www.wellspringrc.org
Wellspring, Inc. works with adolescents and their families.  Located in Rapid City, the organization provides residential treatment
for boys and girls, inpatient chemical dependency treatment for girls, outpatient treatment, and outpatient chemical dependency
treatment for boys and girls.  Wellspring serves over 1,000 young people and family members a year.
Last year’s inaugural race was a huge success with over 150 individuals participating.  This year we hope to at least double
that amount with your support.
If you would like more details about the race, please call (605) 718-4870

Sunday, April 29th, 2007 - 7th Annual "I'm Ready for Summer" Mini Triathlon, Brookings, SD
ALL info at   www.prairiestriders.net