Paws in the Park 5k
September
27, 2008
Join
Columbia Second Chance for the 5th annual Paws in the Park 5K run/walk.
Bring your four-legged friends and plan to stay for a day of fun for
the whole family! Enjoy demonstrations, games, contests, adoptable
animals from area rescues, and much, much more!
Participants with and without dogs are welcome!
Visit the Paws in the Park website
Registration: Active.com - Printable PDF form
The Mayor's Cup II
October 18, 2008
Last year was the epic debut of the Mayor's Cup. Now prepare for round 2! With an all new course! Explore a different park and new hidden wonders in downtown Columbia! This year each team will receive a complimentary pint glass and tote bag.Be prepared to be challenged both physically and mentally. Those who think and act outside the box are sure to excel!All ages and abilities are welcome!
Visit the Mayor's Cup website
Registration: Active.com - Printable PDF Form
XCX - Cross Country Xtreme
Saturday, November
15
If you haven't experienced the XCX yet, than prepare yourself for the most ultimate cross country event ever. If you are a veteran, you still haven't seen nothing yet. This year the stakes are even higher! More obstacles! More mud! More costumes! More insanity! Who could have ever imagined that a 4+ mile run could be so much fun!
All ages and abilities are welcome!
NEW FOR 2008! - $500 Prize for the biggest
high school (or middle school!) group! The high school with the most
participants (any age or location) listed will receive a $500 cross
country or track team donation. Show that your favorite high school has
what it takes to be the biggest and the baddest! When you register be sure to write down your school of choice!
Visit the XCX websiteRegistration: Active.com - Printable PDF Form |
More upcoming free events and challenges!
Brought to you by our friends at PEDNET and the City of Columbia!
Off Track Events is proud to endorse the following events:
DEADLINE TO SIGN UP IS THIS SUNDAY - 08/31/08
Can you go the entire month of September without driving or riding in
a car? See if you can make active transportation your ONLY
transportation for the NO-Car Diet Challenge.
What is the NO-Car Diet Challenge?
The NO-Car Diet Challenge is a fun way to promote active travel and reduce the number of motorized journeys being taken. As
part of Columbia's Active Living by Design project, the PedNet
Coalition challenges you to accomplish all your travel during the month of September, without using a car or truck.
What modes of travel are allowed during the Challenge period?
Walking, bicycling, wheeling a wheelchair, roller-skating and all other
"active" modes are allowed, as are electric-powered wheelchairs and
other mobility devices. Scheduled mass transit modes including school
buses, City buses, shuttle buses and trains are also allowed.
LEARN MORE HERE
Contact Chris Walthall (573-999-2814) or chris@pednet.org
Download and print the Registration/Completion Form
The 2008 Third Occasional Annual MOO-DAH
Parade is all about nothing - except having fun, getting silly, showing
off your sense of humor and generally making a fool of yourself - very
liberating! Past entries have included: The BBQ Grill Team; People who
have definitely seen Elvis; the Mannequin Brigade; the Meadow Muffins
and the Toastmaster Fan Dancers.
Date set for parade: Saturday September 27, 2008
Time set for parade: Staging: 1:02 p.m. - Parade: 2:01 p.m.
Staging area: Flat Branch Park More information coming soon!
Visit website
Special Notice:
Off Track Events is on the Moo-Dah planning committee (I guess we are partly guilty). What does that mean for you? FREE ENTRY in the best team in the parade that's what! Team Off Track Events is going to be present (after the Paws in the Park run) and would love it if an awesome fun loving thrill seekers like yourself would join the fun! Can we be the goofiest, most outrageous group at the parade? I think so! Stay tuned for more details soon!
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