About the event
The Matt Kjelland Memorial Run/Walk is a community event created to honor the life and memory of Matt Kjelland. Matt was an incredible young man. He was a loyal friend, a loving son, and always quick to put others before himself. Help us honor and celebrate his life by participating in this Memorial event!
Details:
Who: All are welcome
What: Fun Run and Competitive Divisions available. Alternate 1-Mile Walking Course also available
Cost: $20/participant until July 1st, $25 July 2 - Sept 1, $28 Sept 2nd until Sept 12th, $30 day of the race (ages 14 and under are FREE)
Where: Alexandria City Park
Other: There will be a social time during and following the race. Food, prizes, auction, bean bags, and great fellowship!
Registration: You may register online via this website, in-person paper registration, or the day of the race ($30). Contact us for more information regarding paper registration.
Donations: Donations to the event qualify as charitable contributions under the 501(c)(3) regulations.
Proceeds raised by the event will continue to fund a scholarship in Matt's name as well as other causes that Matt embraced during his life. The first two $2,500 scholarships from the proceeds of last years race will be awarded at Awards Night at the Alexandria Area High School on June 5th, 2018. Other contributions were made to Discovery Middle School & Alexandria Area High School Food Shelf Programs, ATCC Mental Health(CAPS) Program and Fargo Moorhead & Alexandria Lyme Support Groups.
Race Day Schedule:
8am - 9am - Fellowship-Sharing Stories of Matt's Life - Prayer Service
8am - 9:30am - Race Registration
9am – 10am – Program – Speakers
10am – Race Starts
11:30am – 12pm - Awards Ceremony
During Race & After the race there will be a social time with Music, Kids Games, Silent Auction, concessions, etc. Make it a fun family time celebrating Matt’s life and legacy.
Awards will be given in Male & Female categories for each of the age brackets below - 5k Run only (Run will be Chip Timed This Year by Pickle Events!!!)
14 & under 15-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60-69 70 & Over
The race is the same weekend as the Grape Stomp which is held at Carlos Creek Winery in Alexandria (www.ccwgrapestomp.com) This event offers lots of music, crafters and of course wine and draws in large crowds from all around the state. While this offers another great activity to attend the same weekend as the race if you are staying for the weekend it also presents a challenge if you are looking for hotel rooms. Booking earlier rather than later is suggested as hotel rooms will disappear fast. If you cannot find one in Alexandria you may wish to check out Glenwood (20min), Sauk Center (30 min) or even Fergus Falls (50 min).
Races offered by this event
5k Run
15 Sep, 2018 (Sat) - 10:00
Running
5 km
Solo
On site
Road
1 Mile Walk
15 Sep, 2018 (Sat) - 10:00
Walking
1 mi
Solo
On site
Road
5K Walk
15 Sep, 2018 (Sat) - 10:00
Walking
5 km
Solo
On site
Road
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