St. Cloud Area School District 742 Community Education

Come run on the grass course that will be used for the Apollo Early Bird Cross Country Meet the next day. It is a great way for kids to find out what Cross Country Running is like. Timing is informal, prizes are plentiful! Kids under 18 - Free Adults $10 Location: Veterans Hospital Park, enter from 44th Ave, across from Apollo High School

It’s time to get off the beaten path and do some trail running! We will visit a different County/Regional/State park each session. Participants need to be able to run at least 2 miles continuously. (June Beginner and Intermediate Distance Running is a great way to get ready!) Some locations will include an opportunity to swim. Participants who choose to swim must wear a life jacket. Contact the coach if you need a life jacket. Practices will be in conjunction with the Apollo High School Cross Country Running team. Meet at door 11 @ Apollo. Tuesdays, July 14, 21, 28: 7:30am-12:00pm Tentative Locations: Kraemer Lake Park, Lake Rebecca, Warner Lake Sign-up Options No transportation needed - FREE (Unlimited participants) Transportation from Discovery, Apollo, North, Kennedy, YMCA - Also Free! Support Provided by a LEAF Grant (limited to 18 participants) Those who select the transportation option will be individually contacted.

This is a great way to learn about distance running and improve endurance in a fun, supportive environment. There will be opportunities for every level of runner, but no prior running experience is required. Practices will be in conjunction with the Apollo High School Cross Country Running team. Monday - Thursday: June 22-25, June 29-July 2 7:30am - 9:00am On Mondays and Wednesdays, we will start at Apollo High School. On Tuesdays, Thursdays, we will start at one of the parks listed below, and Fridays we will start at Apollo High School. Meet at door 11 @ Apollo. June 23: Wilson Park (625 Riverside Dr NE, St Cloud) June 25: Lions Park in Sauk Rapids (1st St S, Sauk Rapids) June 30: Wilson Park (625 Riverside Dr NE, St Cloud) July 2: Riverside Park (1725 Kilian Blvd SE, St Cloud) Sign-up Options (participant limit of 18 participants who need transportation) No transportation needed - FREE Transportation Tuesdays and Thursdays only (Apollo to Wilson Park) - $10 Full Transportation (Pick up/Drop off from Discovery, North, Kennedy, or YMCA) - $20