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Hazen senior organizes city’s first fun run
August 13, 2009
By Chris Huber
By Christopher Huber
Hazen High School incoming senior Clay Strom said he never thought putting on the city’s first running event would be so much work. He and his father, Lee Strom, have spent serious time in the past year attending City Council meetings, coordinating with city workers, scouting detailed routes and garnering local sponsor support.
“It’s a lot more than you would think,” Clay Strom said. “Thankfully, we’re coming down the home stretch right now.”
Since July 2008 the Stroms have been working to host the inaugural Newcastle 5K Fun Run/Walk. They even formed a new nonprofit organization, the Newcastle Running Club, to help organize the event.
The noncompetitive run begins at 9 a.m. Aug. 29 at Lake Boren Park. Registration will remain open until the day of the event, Clay Strom said.
The idea to have a locally hosted running event came early in summer 2008, he said. Lee, an avid runner, talked to Clay about organizing a community race. Clay decided to take the idea to the city of Newcastle.
“He came up to me and said, ‘Would you be interested?’ I said, ‘Wow, that’s a great idea,’” Clay Strom said.
He said they wanted to promote a sense of community while having an easygoing, yet physically active event atmosphere.
Those who choose to participate in the 5K run/walk will be able to enjoy free samples and snacks from various vendors and sponsors upon crossing the finish line. Children will also have the opportunity to run in a kids’ dash, Clay Strom said.
“We’ll be there to have a good time and promote a good community event. And it would be fun to have an event for our hometown,” he said. “They’re all accomplishing something together, so they can all relate on that level.”
For the most part, the scenic, 3.1-mile course follows the old Seattle and Walla Walla Line railroad grade, according to the event’s Web site. The run/walk begins and ends at Lake Boren Park and the route travels along paved roads and wide trails.
Clay Strom said residents from Newcastle and all surrounding communities are welcome to sign up for the race. Participation in the run/walk costs $25 per person or $20 per person in a team of four. Those who wait until Aug. 29 (race day) to register will pay $30 each and $25 each in a team of four.
Reach Reporter Christopher Huber at 392-6434, ext. 242, or chuber@isspress.com. Comment on this story at newcastle-news.com.
Hazen High School incoming senior Clay Strom said he never thought putting on the city’s first running event would be so much work. He and his father, Lee Strom, have spent serious time in the past year attending City Council meetings, coordinating with city workers, scouting detailed routes and garnering local sponsor support.
“It’s a lot more than you would think,” Clay Strom said. “Thankfully, we’re coming down the home stretch right now.”
Since July 2008 the Stroms have been working to host the inaugural Newcastle 5K Fun Run/Walk. They even formed a new nonprofit organization, the Newcastle Running Club, to help organize the event.
The noncompetitive run begins at 9 a.m. Aug. 29 at Lake Boren Park. Registration will remain open until the day of the event, Clay Strom said.
The idea to have a locally hosted running event came early in summer 2008, he said. Lee, an avid runner, talked to Clay about organizing a community race. Clay decided to take the idea to the city of Newcastle.
“He came up to me and said, ‘Would you be interested?’ I said, ‘Wow, that’s a great idea,’” Clay Strom said.
He said they wanted to promote a sense of community while having an easygoing, yet physically active event atmosphere.
Those who choose to participate in the 5K run/walk will be able to enjoy free samples and snacks from various vendors and sponsors upon crossing the finish line. Children will also have the opportunity to run in a kids’ dash, Clay Strom said.
“We’ll be there to have a good time and promote a good community event. And it would be fun to have an event for our hometown,” he said. “They’re all accomplishing something together, so they can all relate on that level.”
For the most part, the scenic, 3.1-mile course follows the old Seattle and Walla Walla Line railroad grade, according to the event’s Web site. The run/walk begins and ends at Lake Boren Park and the route travels along paved roads and wide trails.
Clay Strom said residents from Newcastle and all surrounding communities are welcome to sign up for the race. Participation in the run/walk costs $25 per person or $20 per person in a team of four. Those who wait until Aug. 29 (race day) to register will pay $30 each and $25 each in a team of four.
Reach Reporter Christopher Huber at 392-6434, ext. 242, or chuber@isspress.com. Comment on this story at newcastle-news.com.
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