The Colorado race season kicks off in Lafayette with the 16th running of the Quicker Quaker January 14th. Thoughts on the Run caught up with the staff of the QQ for a short interview.
QQ5k:Plan to arrive early to secure a parking space and register if racers haven’t pre-registered. We strive to create an event that is supportive of both competitive runners as well as casual participants. While we celebrate our elite runners, we also cheer on all of our walkers at the finish line. After the race participants can pick up coats and other belongings they’ve chosen to check.
There are also a lot of folks who come out to jog or walk the event. It really is a nice mix of competitive runners and health minded folks who want to get out and enjoy the event with family. How do you balance the two?
Part of what we do includes providing additional healthy activities during the event such as the Oatmeal Breakfast, Baking Contest, and the Health Fair so folks can enjoy a day with friends and family if they prefer not to have the Race be their sole focus. We send off racers in waves beginning with the elite/competitive runners who start first and finish with walkers so participants don’t feel intimidated. We encourage family members of all ages to participate and allow strollers and dogs on leash.
The race is also a part of the overall downtown experience. Talk about some of the great events people can expect after they run.
The Health Fair runs from 8am-1pm at the Bob L. Burger Recreation Center located at 111 W. Baseline Rd which is right next door to the Breakfast. The Fair features over 50 health-related vendors who provide hands-on activities, information, screening and more. There’s no home improvement salespeople or jewelry sales… just health-related information.
The Oatmeal Breakfast runs from 7:30am – 12:30pm and includes the world’s largest toppings bar. It is held at Pioneer Elementary, 101 East Baseline Road. Cost is: Adults - $8 Youth 3-12/Senior 60+ - $6 Tots (2years and under) – Free. Race entry includes Breakfast
The Baking contest is located at Pioneer Elementary and requires all entries to include oatmeal as a main ingredient. Entries must be submitted by noon on Jan 12. Samples of entries will be made available to the public ($1.00 per person) from 10:30am – 11:30am for the Community Choice Award voting. Winners will be announced at 12 noon in the Pioneer School Atrium. Information on entering the contest can be found at http://www.lafayettecolorado.
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