Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Stroll, Walk or Run

Walking and running are great exercise, and its even better when you do it for charity.

Saturday June 22nd enjoy a leisurely stroll through five beautiful gardens, enjoying art and music at the 16th Annual Friends of the Symphony Garden Stroll.  Rain or shine, the stroll will be from 9AM-4PM. Tickets are $15 and are available in advance or the day of the stroll at St. Mary's Community Center in Altoona. See all the details and where to buy tickets at the Symphony's website Garden Stroll

Saturday June 29th the 19th Annual RCU Charity Classic begins at 7AM at Phoenix Park in Eau Claire.  There will be a 10K walk/run, a 2-mile walk/run, and 1/2- and 1/4- mile children's races. You can register online at rcu.org

If you're looking for a weekend of fun to go with your run head to the 9th Annual Red Flint Firecracker Race and Run June 29th-30th. Saturday there will be a course pre-ride, a learn-to-race clinic, a spaghetti feed, and a campfire or night ride. Sunday's events include a breakfast, kid's race, and  5K or 10K race events. There are elevated viewing areas for watching the races.  Volunteers are needed - see event details, get registration and volunteer forms here Red Flint Firecracker.

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Tuesday, June 4, 2013

2013 Armwrestling National Championships

June 13th-16th Eau Claire plays host to the 2013 Armwrestling National Championships at the America's Best Value Inn.

Friday at 6PM is the Junior right and left competition, Saturday at 1PM is Open right and left hand competitions, and Sunday at Noon will be Masters, Grand Masters, Ultra Masters Right and Left Hand and Disabled Right Hand.

Saturday evening 9PM to Midnight there will be a DJ and dancing as well as arm wrestling. Free admission and all are welcome.

See more details here USAF 2013 National Championships

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