That '80s Run and free health expo are back April 25

Published: 03/12/2015

Once again featured at the annual run event will be the popular 10K Race (6.2 miles), 5K Race (3.1 miles) and 1-Mile Fun Run. The 5K/10K will start a 7:30 a.m. in front of the SCC Student Center in the Green Parking Lot and finish in the same location. The new 5K and 10K routes will wind through the college campus and then take runners on the roads and new picturesque, paved trails in Cottleville.  The 1-Mile Fun Run will start at 9:15 a.m. near the entrances to the Red and Green parking lots on campus and will finish in the same location. Each event will feature age group awards. Also new this year, all runners will receive an ‘80s-themed finishers medal.

“These are competitive, timed races, but the ‘80s theme will encourage runners to bring out their friends and have a laugh while they get in a run in a beautiful setting,” said Heather McDorman, vice president for enrollment and marketing services, and co-chair for the event.

The overall male and female winner of the 5K will each take home a $50 cash prize and overall male and female winners in the 10K will receive a $100 cash prize. At least five people will be named winners for best ‘80s costumes, and there will be drawings for several prize baskets. All race participants will receive two free tickets to enter in the prize basket drawings.

One runner will win a $1,000 scholarship to SCC. Entrants in the 5K and 10K races (ages 18 and older) will be entered automatically into a drawing for the scholarship.

Participants are encouraged to dress in ‘80s clothes or as their favorite ‘80s pop icon. Music from the era will be played by Precision Health Group and other ‘80s fun includes a themed photo booth, custom throwback finisher medals, neon headbands, custom chip-times bibs, neon dry-tec T-shirts (guaranteed for registrations received by April 5) and special surprise awards. “This will undoubtedly be one of the most colorful and crazy events on campus to date,” said McDorman.

The entry fee for the 1-Mile Fun Run is $20, late registration (April 6-19) is $25 and race-week registration (April 20-25, including day-of) is $30. Entry for the 10K and 5K is $30, late registration (April 6-19) is $35 and race-week registration (April 20-25, including day-of) is $40. The entry fee includes a neon-colored dry-tec T-shirt (guaranteed for registrations received by April 5), refreshments and tickets into the prize basket drawings. Participants may register online, by mail or in person for one of the run events. Online registration is available through the event website, that80srun.org.

There will be refreshments courtesy of local food stores and restaurants. Missouri American Water Company will provide water stations for the runners. For finishers, Tucanos Brazilian Grill will give away flavored lemonade, Raising Cane’s will give chicken and drinks, Christian Foods/McDonald’s will give away apple dippers and water bottles, Anthony’s Produce will give away fruit and Smoothie King will give away Caribbean Way smoothies. Sia’s Italian Ice will have Italian ice for sale with a portion of the proceeds supporting a grant program that supports SCC wellness initiatives on campus.

The Health and Wellness Expo is free and open to the public from 7:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. in the Student Center, including entry to more than 40 exhibits and leisure, health and wellness information, screenings, products samples and refreshments. Participants will have a chance to test their fitness, learn how to take care of mind and body, receive health and safety tips and get in shape.

Helping to make this event possible are the Gold Sponsors: Precision Health Group, Schultz & Myers Law Firm, Christian Foods/McDonald’s, Tucanos Brazilian Grill, 106.5 The Arch, Smoothie King, STLtoday.com and Raising Cane’s. Silver sponsors include Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital/Progress West Healthcare Center, BenandBeccalee Photographers, Jazzercise, SSM Physical Therapy, SSM St. Joseph Health Center/SSM St. Joseph Hospital West. Bronze sponsors include Central Methodist University, Crosby Chiropractic & Acupuncture Centre, European Wax Center, Missouri American Water, Shirt Kong and Sia’s Italian Ice.

Health and wellness business and organizations may register for exhibitor space through April 17. For more information about being an exhibitor/vendor sponsor, call Kathy Stearns at 636-922-8312. To register for the race, visit that80srun.org. The college is located at 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive, Cottleville, Mo.