Monday, May 28, 2012 - 8 AM Start

7th Annual
Memorial Day - Challenge Hearts & Minds 5k
& 1.5 Mile Fitness Walk and Kids Challenge 1/4 & 1/2 Mile Fun Run

Como Lake, St Paul, MN 1360 Lexington Parkway North, St Paul, MN 55103

Driving Directions

Limited 700 Pre-registrations - Pre-register Early!

USATF Sanctioned Event on a certified course* Professionally Timed/Scored by www.WayzataResults.com

5k Pre-registered Entry Fee: $25 thru Monday, May 21; $30 May 22-26; Pre-registration closes 5/26; $40 race day

Pre-register Online for 2012 Challenge Hearts & Minds 5k via Active.com

Printable Event Promotional Flier & Mail-in Entry Form

Recognition & Awards: Complete 5k results by Youth, Open, Masters (5-year age groups > age 40-90+) and optional Athena-Clydesdale Weight Class Divisions. Awards to first man and woman in Open, Masters, Athena-Clydesdale Divisions. Classy, colorful  commemorative race shirts & race treats for all Event participants.

2011 Challenge Hearts & Minds 5k Race Results & Records

2011 Challenge Hearts & Minds 5k Photos Online Slideshow with Event Theme Music

2010 Challenge Hearts & Minds 5k Official Results and Photos.

2009 Challenge Hearts & Minds 5k Official Results and Photos

Event Theme: Celebrating Strong Hearts & Minds on Memorial Day

2007 Challenge Hearts & Minds 5k Video produced by Paul Mix.

7 AM - Pre-registered Check-in/Bib # & Shirt Pick-up, and Race Day Registration Opens

8 AM – START! 5K RUN & WALK and simultaneous 1.5 Mile Fitness Walk

9:15 AM - KID’S CHALLENGE 1/4 & 1/2 Mile Fun Run

5k on USATF certified course around beautiful Como Lake; Start/Finish near Lakeside Pavilion.

CC's Como Lake Course is USATF #MN-05030-RR

* USATF Certified Course

CC's Como Lake Course is USATF #MN-05030-RR

For a larger version of the course map click here.

Challenge Hearts & Minds with appropriate and highly effective Rx Exercise

RxExercise (exercise as medicine) is an essential, powerful help to each of us in achieving and maintaining brain & mental health, and better meeting the challenges of Traumatic Brain Injury, stroke, and brain diseases related to advanced aging like Alzheimer’s.

The History of Memorial Day

Read about how to “Power Your Brain through Exercise”

Charities Challenge Mission: To Improve Health/Fitness, Reduce Health Risks, and Enhance Disease Management via Goal-oriented RxExercise Training Programs, Engaging Events & Active Community Partnerships...
Because there is NO CURE for all the ills associated with lack of exercise…except RxExercise!

Net event proceeds benefit CC’s RxExercise Events, Programs and Services. CC is a 501(c)(3) organization.

Info: Contact CC Event Director & Coach GaryWestlund@aol.com / 612-245-9160