CREEDE – Join in the fun and support Mineral County Search and Rescue. The 39th annual Snowshoe Shuffle 5K run and walk will be held at 9 a.m. on Aug. 3.
Resgistration will start at 8 a.m. The race will begin at Basham Park in downtown Creede. Runners will start at 9 a.m. and walkers will start at 9:02 a.m. Awards are given to both runners and walkers in each age division — and there are a lot of age groups.
“This race is for all abilities, ages, and sizes. Make this race as fun or challenging as you like. Runners, walkers, and baby strollers are welcomed as this is a fun family event,” organizers stated.
All entrants will receive a long-sleeved tech T-shirt celebrating the dark skies of Colorado.
Stay after the race for medals for the top three male and female runners and top three male and female walkers. There will also be ribbons for the top three finishers of each age and gender group for both the run and walk. The age groups are: 6 and under, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85-89, 90 plus. While waiting for awards people can enjoy delicious cookies donated by Bristol Head Bakery, fruit, and water.
“We look forward to seeing you at this year’s event as we help support those who help us by volunteering their time to serve the Mineral County Search and Rescue,” organizers stated.
If you want to be involved by don’t want to walk or run, come help support the racers. For more information, contact Deb Haverfield at 719-850-7777.
