May 7, 2014
Ferguson Twilight Run Recipes
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Participants of all ages run along Elizabeth Avenue during the 2011 event. This year’s event will be held on Sat. May 17.
Photo courtesy Ferguson Twilight Run
Proceeds raised support four local agencies Runners and walkers will line up at the start line of the fifth annual Ferguson Twilight Run, the only evening race in North St. Louis County, at 5pm on Saturday, May 17. The Twilight Run includes 1-mile, 5K and 10K distances. The race is formerly known as LiveWell Ferguson Twilight 5K Run/Walk. Race times are set for 5pm for the 1-mile distance, 6pm for the 10K and 6:20pm for the 5K. The courses are USATF certified and timed by Big River Running. In partnership with the Live Well Events Board, organizers of the Ferguson Twilight Run selected four local agencies to receive proceeds from the race. Since 2010, Ferguson Twilight Run has supported healthy fitness activities in Ferguson and North St. Louis County through donations to the Emerson Family YMCA. The donations help provide scholarships for youth to participate in summer programs. Javier Mendoza will return to celebrate the fifth annual Ferguson Twilight Run. Mendoza headlined the post-race concert in 2011. Mendoza, a singer, songwriter and performer has a diverse and enthusiastic following in St. Louis. After crossing the finish line, hang out at the Plaza at 501 for live music, food, drink and more fun. Ferguson Brewing Company will have free beer samples for adults age 21 and older. Vendors will have food and other items for sale, as well as specials at local restaurants. Ferguson Twilight Run is a familyfriendly race for participants of all fit-
ness levels. Baby joggers/strollers are welcome, but pets are not allowed. The race is environmentally friendly. Recycling bins are provided for cups, bottles and other beverage containers. Participants are encouraged to carpool, walk, jog or bike to the event, if possible, as on-site parking is limited. The 2014 beneficiaries include Emerson Family YMCA, Girls on the Run at Bermuda Elementary, Ferguson Youth Initiative and Marygrove. Each agency will receive a percentage of race proceeds. The goal is to raise $12,000 with 1,900 participants. Race fees for the 2014 5K and 10K events are $25; on May 16, the fee increases to $30 through race day. The 1-Mile Fun Run is $10. Registration includes a performance shirt and a medal for one-mile, 5K and 10K race finishers. Go online to fergtwilightrun.com to sign up. Participants can pick up race bibs and shirts on May 13 and May 14 from 4pm-8pm at the Ferguson Bicycle Shop. Packet pick-up continues on May 15 and May 16 from 10:30am-8pm at the Ferguson Bicycle Shop. Packets can also be picked up on race day during the Live Well Fair which takes place at the Ferguson Farmer’s Market from 8am-12pm. Late pick-up begins at 4pm at the race location. Ferguson Twilight Run started in 2010 with a goal of 300 participants. In its first year, there were more than 900 registrations. The race is growing and is on its way to becoming an expectation
and a tradition in the City of Ferguson. The 1-Mile Fun Run is presented by Ferguson Citywalk. The 5K is presented by the Christian Hospital Foundation, and the 10K is presented by Big River Running. The Peak Performance and Good Living Sponsors include the city of Ferguson, Emerson, Negwar Materials, Sam’s Club #8125, Wellspring Church, Live Well Ferguson, Fifth Third Bank, Great Rivers Greenway, Mobile Eye Care Solutions, North County Inc., Alive Magazine, Blue’s Arthouse Graphics and Web Design, the James Family, and Pearce Neikirk Realtors.
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