8th Annual (Virtual) Elevation Run/Walk, July 25-Aug 5 2020

This Year's Event is Brought to You By: NEW YORK LIFE

Due to the current status of the COVID-19 virus CLUB & CAC have decided that the 2020 Elevation 5K/10K and Fun Run will proceed as a virtual run/walk, meaning that you have from July 25, 2020 through August 5, 2020 to run anywhere, any distance, at any time. Submissions will be done online.

Stay Safe, Stay Healthy, Stay Strong, Enjoy the Outdoors!!!!

The Annual Conifer Elevation Run/Walk in Conifer, CO is a fundraiser for Conifer Lobos Unified Boosters and the Conifer Community Trails! That means this year the Elevation 5K/10K and Fun Run will proceed as a virtual run/walk. This course celebrates the Conifer Trails, so bust out your run or walking shoes and safely enjoy our scenic neighborhoods, dirt roads and community trails.

WHAT Is A Virtual Run?

What is a virtual race? A virtual race is a race that can be run (or walked) from any location you choose. This type of race eliminates large gatherings and also abides by the social distancing guidelines.
(CHSSA and Jeffco recommendations shall be followed by all participants)


We're looking for sponsors! Please contact Katie at 303-929-6810 for more information.

Sign up to participate here! www.clubchs.org/virtualrun

CLUB and CAC Trails Team is pleased to announce that the ELEVATION Run/Walk will be held this year but due to the current social distancing guideline the event will proceed as a virtual event. In making this a virtual event all submissions will be done online and participants will have between July 25, 2020 through Aug. 5, 2020 to run/walk and submit their proof of entry. You choose when you run, where you run, the pace you run, and the distance you run or walk (yes we have multiple prize categories - something for everyone - even those just showing off their running attire!). All Entries will receive a race T-Shirt and goodie bag. Registration will be open until Midnight Saturday July 25, 2020.

This year it is Your Course, Your Pace, Your Race.

In a time when supporting communities and local businesses is paramount, the Elevation Run team is teaming up with local businesses to help support their reopening from COVID-19 temporary shutdowns. Packet pickups will occur at various times and places around the Conifer community between July 25, 2020 and Aug. 5, 2020.

To Learn More about this year's virtual event and register Visit: www.clubchs.org/virtualrun
Stay Safe, Stay Healthy, Stay Strong, Enjoy the Outdoors!!!!

Before I began my career at New York Life, I was a personal training coach and high school teacher. Education and running are my passions. Helping people stay physically active, get fit, and share ways to eat healthy and stay healthy are the foundation of my motto, to make you "Healthy, Wealthy, and Wise."

It's an honor to sponsor this year's virtual Annual Elevation Run/Walk! Let's do this!

Register here and I'll start passing along tips to help you get ready for your walk or run next month!

Have you registered yet for the Virtual Elevation Run/Walk? You choose the time, pace, and place, and turn in your results once finished!

Prize Categories - so many!!!

Registration Prizes

• 1st CHS student to register
• 1st Community member to register
• 1st out of state registration
• 1st CHS Student to make a race run/walk submission online between July 25-Aug 5.
• 1st WJMS Student to make a race run/walk submission online between July 25-Aug 5.
• 1st Elementary School student to make a race run/walk submission online between July 25-Aug 5.
• 1st Adult to make a race run/walk submission online between July 25-Aug 5.
• 1st First Reponder to make a race run/walk submission online between July 25-Aug 5.

Random drawings from all registrations!!!!

Non-Timed Prizes

• Best social distancing running photo
• Best run/walk costume
• Most Run/walk photos submitted by one registrant in front of a Conifer Business (multiple single submissions will be tallied by CLUB)
• Most registrations from a CHS Sports Team or Club *Remember all social distancing rules apply
• Most registrations from a Conifer Area Non-profit

Prizes Requiring Time or Mileage Submissions
These prize categories require proof of miles run, (multiple single submissions will be tallied by CLUB)

• Most miles submitted from a CHS Sports Team or Club * Remember all social distancing rules apply (requires proof of miles run, multiple single submissions will be tallied by CLUB.
• Most miles submitted from an individual from July 25-Aug 5
• 1st to run/walk 20 miles (requires proof of miles run, multiple single submissions will be tallied by CLUB)

Requires proof of miles run & times
These prize categories require proof of time and miles run

• Fastest 10K submitted from July 25-Aug 5 (requires proof of miles run & times)
• Fastest 5K adult submitted from July 25-Aug 5 (requires proof of miles run & times)
• Fastest First Responder in the 5K submitted from July 25-Aug 5 (requires proof of miles run & times).

2020 Virtual Run/ Walk Prices
~Adult Virtual Runner w/ T-Shirt - $25
~Adult Virtual Runner NO Shir t- $15
~Teen Virtual Runner (13-18 yrs old) - $15
~Child Virtual Runner (12 yrs and Under) - $15

Shipping is optional with additional charges

As promised, some examples of how to prepare for your walks or runs!

DYNAMIC STRETCHING - VIDEO

Dynamic stretching is a movement-based type of stretching. It uses the muscles themselves to bring about a stretch. It's different from traditional "static" stretching because the stretch position is not held.

Sports medicine experts consider dynamic stretching a better way to reduce muscle tightness than traditional stretching.

In addition, movements like bringing your knees up high as you walk or slowly jog for warm ups will also help stretch your muscles. It is so important to stretch; without doing so, you risk injury.

Don't forget to register for the Elevation Walk/Run, the deadline is coming up fast (July 25th). Goodie bag pickups will be at the Aspen Park Community Center at 26215 Sutton Rd in Conifer starting at 10am. (10:00 -11:00 am, 2:00 – 3:00 pm, and 6:00 – 7:00 pm). We'll have other days and times if you can't make it then.
www.clubchs.org/virtualrun

Good luck and I hope to see you out there on the trails!

The 2020 Virtual Elevation Run starts now!

LAST DAY TO REGISTER and 1st PACKET PICKUP!!

Location: ASPEN PARK COMMUNITY CENTER
(26215 Sutton Rd – park on West or De Berry Streets)
Saturday July 25th
10:00 -11:00 am
2:00 – 3:00 pm
6:00 – 7:00 pm

Goodie Bag/TShirt pickup date, Registrations taken at packet pickup or online until midnight, first prizes announced!

CONIFER HIGH SCHOOL – AT “THE ROCK” by the baseball field
- Wednesday July 29th 6:00pm – 7:00 pm

- Sunday Aug 2nd 12:00pm – 1:00 pm

- Friday Aug 7th 5:00pm – 6:00 pm

(If you registered after July 23 your shirts are still coming, you can get your bags if you want but we will have to reconnect at an August pickup to get you your shirt...but don't worry, everyone will get one!)


LOGGING WORKOUTS FOR PRIZES!

Saturday you can begin logging workouts and submitting them here. Don't worry we will send you a few reminders to get out and run/walk.

Due to our effort to maintain social distancing we will be having multiple packet pickups. If you are registered, you do not need to pickup you packets before entering submissions between the July 25th-Aug 5th.

If you can not make any of these times let us know and we will do our best to get you your stuff. If you are registered already you will get a goodie bag and Tshirt. If you selected the mail my shirt option keep your eye out for your goodies.

Remember to follow social distancing guideline when completing your workout. For information and complete rules and prizes go to www.clubchs.org/virtualrun or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

I just did my first ever Facebook Live from the Aspen Park Community Center where we've been handing out goodie bags and race packets...we currently have 116 people signed up to participate! Stop by again between 2-3PM or 6-7PM to register for the 2020 Virtual Elevation Run/Walk or pick up your bag if you've already signed up. I'm doing my run tomorrow at Staunton State Park, where the Staunton Ranch Trail makes a nice 3.1 mile (5K) loop. Get your race uploaded first to win a prize!

Facebook Live video: www.facebook.com/100006071567397/videos/2663591563853203

Submit your race times before August 5th.
To Start Submitting Race Times CLICK HERE

Thank You New York Life Jeanie Boymel for sponsoring this year's Virtual Elevation Run/ Walk.

Last Tshirt & Goodie Bag Pickup Friday! CONIFER HIGH SCHOOL - by "the rock" and baseball field
Friday Aug 7th 5:00 - 6:00 pm *** Join us this day to get your shirt if you registered after July 23rd

Prize Winners!!!

So Far we have the following winners...and more to come! Congratulations to our random bib prize winners Carl B, Casey A, Tyson S, Linda W, Antonio M, and Michelle J and our "Firsts"
Adde H. - 1st CHS Student to Register
Paulette M. - 1st Community Member to Register
Sharon T. - 1st Out of State Registration
Megan C. - 1st CHS Submission
Barbara W. - 1st First Responder Submission
Michelle H. - 1st Adult Submission
Elizabeth C. - 1st to run 20 miles.

More to win..keep submitting! The prizes will be with your race packet when you pick them up.
WE STILL NEED A WJMS and Conifer Elementary School First Submission!

DONATE OLD SHOES
CLUB is collecting gently worn, used and new shoes to help cover critical costs of the bleachers at Conifer High School. Through Sept 30 we are doing a shoe drive fundraiser with Funds2orgs.com, a social enterprise that helps schools, nonprofits and families like ours to raise money in a creative way without asking anyone to open their wallets. Our goal is 1000 pairs of shoes in 60 days!! Donated shoes are used to create functional or decorative projects.

BRING YOUR OLD SHOES HERE:
Friday Aug 7th 5:00 -6:00 pm CONIFER HIGH SCHOOL - by "the rock" and baseball field

Other Local Donation sites
Little Britches Boutique 26437 Conifer Road
Anytime Fitness 10853 Us Hwy 285 Conifer
Mountain Serenity Salon 11873 Springs Road #130
#shoemethelove

2020 Elevation Run/Walk Sponsors
New York Life - Jeanie Boymel
Conifer Lobos Unified Booster | Conifer Area Council | IREA | Conifer Area Chamber of Commerce | The UPS Store | 1st Colorado | Conifer Jazzercise | Stans Auto | Conifer Gutter | Best Awning | Mountain Serenity | Evergreen Orthodontic Specialists | The Thompson Group | Centennial State Insurance Agency | Macaroni Kid | MyMountainTown | Bartojay Carpentry | Ride? Need a Ride? | The Hayslett group | Evergreen Dental | Handyman Connection | Conifer Community Church | Remax Alliance | Lynn Westfall- Remax Alliance

Today is the last day to submit your run/walk results. Please go to the link above to get those turned in.

Here we are doing ours at Staunton State Park. We even did a little geocaching along the way!

Reminder we have another Elevation Run Tshirt & Goodie Bag Pickup TODAY

WEST JEFF MIDDLE SCHOOL - LOCATION CHANGED DUE TO CHS Graduation

Friday Aug 7th 5:00 - 6:00 pm

WE ARE STILL COUNTING MILES AND TALLYING YOUR SUBMISSIONS. STAY TUNED FOR THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF MORE WINNERS! (We will have another prize pickup day coming soon)