Chad Erickson Memorial
Du Run Run
Date:
9/21/2008
Time: Registration begins at 9 a.m. Racing heats begin at 10 p.m.
Location: Riverside Park, La Crosse,
WI
2008 Results
Thanks to 124 participating kids, the Du Run Run raised $16,500 for Special Olympics.
- Check back soon for photos
Registration fees
The required registration fees for the Du Run Run are $15 per child for the first two children registered and $10 for each additional child. For the registration fee, each child will receive the official Du Run Run T-shirt. Registration fees can either be paid online with a credit card or turned in on the day of the race.
Raise pledges for cool prizes
Another way to contribute to Special Olympics, and collect fun Du Run Run
prizes, is to earn pledges. Pledges are not required
to participate and can either be collected online or turned in the day of the
race. Registration fees are not included in pledge totals.
Click here to download a printable pledge form.
2008 fund raising prizes
- $ 50 - Lunch Cooler
- $100 - Beach Towel
- $250 - Backpack
- $500 - Gift Card
Event Times
- 9 a.m. - Noon.
- 9 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. - Registration
- 9:45 a.m. - 10 a.m. - Opening Ceremonies & Stretching with Scooby
- 10 a.m. - Races begin
Course lengths
- Ages 11-12: 1/2 mile run, 1.5 mile bike, 1/4 mile run
- Ages 9-10: 1/4 mile run, 1 mile bike, 1/4 mile run
- Ages 7-8: 1/4 mile run, 3/4 mile bike, 1/4 mile run
- Ages 5-6: 200 yard run, 1/2 mile bike, 200 yard run
- Ages 3-4: 75 yard run, 300 yard bike/trike, 75 yard run
Police and emergency personnel will be on site to ensure a safe race.
Volunteers Needed
Click here to download a volunteer flier
Event Sponsor
Friends of the Du Run Run
Media Sponsors
Chad Erickson became a Special Olympic Athlete at the age of 10 after suffering from a severe brain injury during open heart surgery. He made many new wonderful friends through this organization. His experiences with the athletes brought back meaning to his life and gave him much to look forward to. While Chad was enjoying sports once again, our family had the opportunity to learn a great deal about Special Olympics and how this "family of friends" touch our community.
Chad passed away in April of 1995 and to date the Special Olympics organization and its athletes hold a special place in the Erickson Families heart. It is our pleasure and honor to support this meaningful organization in anyway we can. We are so pleased to be included in the Du Run Run.
2007 event results
Thank you to the 73 participants who helped raise over $11,000 for Special Olympics athletes!
Event Photos
For more information, contact
Kerry Gloede
kgloede@specialolympicswisconsin.org
(608) 789-7596
400 La Crosse St., City Hall, Third Floor, La Crosse, WI 54601