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What is the FLEET FEET Runners Club?
The FLEET FEET Runners Club (FFRC), formerly known as the St. Charles YMCA Runners Club, provides a forum for St. Louis area runners to socialize and assist running-oriented charitable causes. Historical beneficiaries include the Disabled Athlete Sports Association and 2000 Feet. The nonprofit FFRC is sanctioned by the Road Runners Club of America, governed by an elected Board of Directors, advised by a volunteer Committee at Large, and administered by FLEET FEET Sports. Click here to download a membership form. Click here to review the bylaws.
Click here FLEET FEET Runners Club 2008 Calendar
Saturday Morning Runs
The FLEET FEET
Runners Club invites you to join us at our Saturday morning group
run. We start running from
Creve Coeur Lake Park's Sailboat Cove
at 7:00am sharp. Most runners start with the
5.5 mile loop.
Some then run it again to hit
11 miles
for the
day, while some opt to finish with the
4 mile loop.
If you prefer a bit more adventure, consider the roughly
6.6 mile hill course,
which leaves the paved trail and heads into the woods and
neighborhoods surrounding the park. There are bathroom
facilities at Sailboat Cove.
The Saturday morning runs take place
year-round - with two exceptions. One weekend every June and
August, the park is host to powerboat races:
BUD LIGHT
Champ Boat Series Grand Prix and St.
Louis Drag Boat Association.
The 2007 events will be held on June 9th and 10th and August 4th &
5th.
Keep in mind that thieves know where runners hang out - and
that we'll be away from our cars for a while after we start.
Always lock your valuables in your glove compartment or trunk and
take your key with you.
Join us after each run for a bagel and coffee at the
Westport Plaza St. Louis Bread Company.
It's a short drive from Sailboat Cove - just turn right out of the
parking lot and follow Marine Avenue all the way to Westport Plaza.
Flat Five
The FLEET FEET Runners Club hosts the Flat Five on the first Sunday of August in St. Charles' historic Frontier Park. Held annually since 1982, the Flat Five is the club's primary fundraiser. A portion of each entry fee is donated to local charities. Past beneficiaries include the Disabled Athlete Sports Organization and the YMCA. The event consists of a 5 Mile race, a 1 Mile fun run/walk, and a 50 yard Toddler Trot. All events are open to wheelchair athletes. A map of the 5 Mile course can be downloaded here.
Read more about the FLAT FIVE from the FLEET FEET Flyer #15:
The FLEET FEET Runners Club is proud to host the Flat Five on August 3, 2008, in St. Charles' historic Frontier Park. Held annually since 1982, the Flat Five offers something for everyone! The race begins at 7:00AM and consists of a 5-mile run, a 1-mile fun run/walk, and a 50-yard Toddler Trot. Both the 5-mile run and the 1-mile run feature numbered trophies for all finishers, while special awards are given to Toddler Trot participants (giving youngsters a chance to feel like superstars)! This fun event is the perfect way to support the local running community, benefit area charities, and spend quality time with family and friends.
The Flat Five is the Runners Club's primary fundraiser, and a portion of each entry fee is donated to local charities. "The proceeds from last year's race benefited 2000 Feet and the Disabled Athlete Sports Association, two groups the club is very proud to support. This year, Ameren UE gave the club a grant to help put on the race. Our goal this year is to put on another great event and to generate even more funds to support local charities that are closely associated with our passion-- running!" said Runners Club President Chris Heupel, who has both run and volunteered for the Flat Five.
The 5-mile course is a general out-and-back, with the first three miles on the streets and the last two miles on the Katy Trail. Split times will be provided every mile. Water will be available twice along the way. The 1-mile course is an out-and-back on the Katy Trail, while the Toddler Trot-- which is limited to children ages 3 and under-- will be a short run near the Start/Finish area. All events are open to wheelchair athletes. Numbered trophies will be given to all 5-Mile and 1-Mile finishers. There will also be special awards for Toddler Trot participants.
Packet pickup will be at FLEET FEET Sports in St. Charles (located at 3813 Mexico Road, St. Charles, MO, 63303) from 10AM-5PM on Saturday, August 2nd, or on race morning beginning at 6AM. Entry fees are as follows: $17 (5-Mile), $12 (1-Mile), and $5 (Toddler Trot). Online registration closes on July 24th. You can register online here or download an entry form here. A map of the 5-Mile course can be downloaded here.
McNair Cross Country Race
The FLEET FEET Runners Club hosts the McNair Cross Country Race in November at St. Charles' McNair Park. Held annually on one of St. Louis' most well-known cross country courses, the McNair Cross Country Race is a fun event for everyone who wants to go "off pavement". Click here to sign-up for the 2008 race.
Contact List & Member Communication
| President | Chris Heupel |
| Vice-President | Manoj Sood |
| Treasurer | Bob Rogalski |
| Secretary | Kelly Zeier |
| Administrator | David Spetnagel |
Members of the FLEET FEET Runners Club makes use of a Yahoo! group email account to communicate with one another. If you are a paid member and are not receiving club emails, please click here to request that your email address be added to the group. If you have difficulty, please email David Bennett.
Business Meetings
Business meetings
will be
held at
FLEET FEET St. Charles
at 6pm on the second Sunday of January, April, July and November .
Seating is limited. If you absolutely don't want to sit on the
carpet, please bring a chair.
Meeting Minutes:
11/11/07,
7/15/07,
5/20/07,
4/01/07
Newsletters
March 2008 - January 2008 - November 2007 - September 2007 - July 2008
