October 7 Newsletter
October 7 Newsletter

Two exciting things are happening for us Striders. First, we have a new website that is full of information and events pertaining to the Sunflower Striders. More info on it is coming in newsletters, but please go visit it at sunflowerstriders.org.
Second, info about the 2022 Topeka to Auburn Half Marathon is available. Please check out the article below.
South Topeka Rotary Pumpkin Run:
This is an in-person event is at Lake Shawnee Shelter House #1 at 8:30 AM on Saturday October 30. The cost is $30 and includes a t-shirt and participation medal. It is a 5K Run/Walk/Stroll event and costumes are encouraged. This is a hybrid event. If the participant is not comfortable with an in-person event they can sign up for a virtual event where they can pick the time, place to walk or run the 5K between 10/23 and 10/30.
Topeka to Auburn 2022;
Registration for the 2022 Topeka to Auburn is now open at runsignup.com Both in person and virtual race options are available. Current plans are for a point to point race. However COVID-19 protocols may require changes to the route and other aspects of the run. A special 40th Anniversary finishers medal will be awarded. Also a Striders Hoodie will be for sale . Pictures of these items and the 2022 socks will be posted soon on our website, Facebook page and in this next newsletter ( if I have enough technology skills to pull it off).
An important aspect of the event is having enough volunteers. So if you are not planning on doing the T2A please sign up as volunteer. Contact myself or Paul about volunteering.
Membership Renewals:
Thank you all who have renewed your memberships. If you would like to join the Striders and receive a club shirt as well as our discounts you can click on the button below and fill in the necessary information.
Local runs:
The number of local runs is growing. Please let me know if you find out about a run.
November 6. Toys for Tots 5K Fun Run. Register at runsignup.com
November 6. Tails on the Trail 5K. Register at runningintheusa.com
November 20. Winter Wonderland 5K Run. Register at runningintheusa.com
November 27. Keepin it Local 5K. Downtown Topeka. Register at chronotrack.com
January 15. Topeka to Auburn Half Marathon. Register at runsignup.com
CLUB RUNS:
Thursdays, 6 PM At Gary Gribble’s (next to Target). Distance is your choice. Route through west Topeka and Shunga Trail.
Tuesdays 5:45 PM at Washburn University Track. Track workout.
Sundays 7:30 AM at 10th and Fairlawn. Route and distance TBA.
Josey’s Bakery Run: Neal confirmed a group meets at Josey’s Bakery ( Huntoon and Oakley) on Saturday mornings. Current meeting time is 7 AM but this fall start time will be 7:30 AM. Distance is usually 7 to 8 miles at a 10 minute pace. Neal also said that he and perhaps some other runners meet earlier and get in a few extra miles. You can contact Neal at the address below to get info on this option.
Neal Farron
785-478-9283
Strider Fun Runs: Thanksgiving Day and New Year’s Day fun runs are in the planning stages. Details on each fun run will be posted as they become available.
Thought for the week:
Don’t eat kids meals at McDonald’s. Both the kids and the parents get real mad at you when you do.
Sunflower Striders Running Club of Topeka | PO Box 67054, Topeka, KS 66667-0054

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