September 16, 2011 – The Birkie Trail Run & Trek is coming up fast, just 10 days away! Save money when you register for your favorite event by the next fee deadline this Saturday, Sept. 17th. There are five events to choose from. See details and links, below.

This ninth annual event promises to be another great year. Last year we hosted 750 participants total, and we already passed that number this week. Let’s make it 1,000 runners and walkers on the beautiful, wide-open Birkie Trail!

Birkie Trail Run & Trek – September 24
Register Online HERE, by Mail, or Fax

Click on the event links below for information and registration. Again, the next fee deadline is this Saturday, Sept. 17th:
– Marathon
– Half Marathon
– Marathon Team Relay
– Birkie Trek – Nordic Walk
– 5K Fun Run/Walk

Seeley 7 Team Update
This is just one of the 55 teams signed up for the Birkie Marathon Relay, which is quickly becoming one of our most popular events. Each team is made up of either 3 or 6 members.

The Seeley 7 team has competed in all of the Birkie Trail Run & Trek Marathon Relay races and is coming back for more. Our own Jay Tapper, Fitness in 5, is on this team and sent along this description of its intrepid members and their mission. We think this photo says it all.

“This highly talented team is comprised of genetically superior males over the age of 50. The team has a large following of supporters which have become known as the Seeley 7 Nation. Known for their athleticism and sportsmanship, the Seeley 7 is one of the marquee teams entered in this year’s event. The team number 7 is in dedication to Gary ‘Gordy’ Penman whose goal was to run the first race but because of cancer participated as our driver.”

Team Members:
– Pat Kaiser
– Jay Tapper
– Terry Penman
– Terry Tansey
– Tom Matthiae
– Randy Borchardt
– Kurt Proctor – Team Mechanic and Driver
– Cindy Ferraro – Handler
– Dennis Kruse – Junior Varsity
(Someone tell Kaiser!”)

Don’t let these guys run alone! Join us in any way, shape, or form on September 24.

Register by Saturday, Sept. 17, and Save.