SCHOLARSHIP STRIDERS

Scholarship Striders was formed with the purpose of hosting community running races to raise funds for Cruces area High School runners and current NMSU distance runners that have proven themselves both academically and athletically while showing a socio-economic need for assistance. To that end, our group has decided to raise this financial support in order to pay for athlete expenses and equipment.

Scholarship Striders is not a non-profit organization in formality, although the vast majority of proceeds raised will be gifted directly to NMSU cross country and track programs. These funds become part of the NMSU foundation (non-profit organization), and thus upon request we can provide tax deductible receipts for donations.

Please visit the sponsorship page on this site if  you would like to become a corporate or private sponsor of the next event.

SUNDAY, APRIL 11TH, 2010  - 9 AM  START TIME

LOCATION: NMSU [ON THE TRACK], Corner of WILLIAMS AVE & GREGG ST. On the campus of New Mexico State University, Las Cruces

MULTI-SURFACE [FLAT-FAST] 3.1 MILE COURSE: TRACK, SHORT GRASS, SIDEWALK, AND ABOUT 100 METERS ON A GRAVEL WALKWAY.

NOTE: THIS IS NOT A PRIZE MONEY EVENT.

60 minutes before your race it is advisable to drink 16-20 ounces of water or a sports drink that you are accustomed to. Begin warming up for your event at least 40 minutes before the start by jogging at least 10 minutes easy. Do not enter any race you are not well trained and prepared for. Our race registrations all include waivers of non-responsiblity and "hold-harmless clauses" for any health issues as a result of your participation. No baby strollers, skates or leashed dogs on course.

• Train
• Hydrate 
• Warm-up
• Enjoy the Adventure

STARTING AT 7:45 AM, 4/11/10, RACE DAY REGISTRATION BEGINS. LAST APPLICATION WILL BE TAKEN AT 8:45 AM. THERE IS NO PACKET PICK-UP NEEDED.

YOU ARE STONGLY ENCOURAGED TO PRE-REGISTER FOR THIS RACE THROUGH THE FOLLOWING LINK AT ACTIVE.COM: http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1839318 

COST: ONLINE REGISTRATION $16.00, ON RACE-DAY $20.00. IN ORDER TO KEEP THE COSTS OF OUR RACES AFFORDABLE, WE WILL NOT BE ISSUING ANY PARTICIPANT T-SHIRTS. UPON REQUEST, WE CAN MAIL PARTICIPANTS A TAX DEDUCTIBLE RECEIPT FOR ENTRY FEES OR DONATIONS.

AWARD METALS WILL BE GIVEN TO THE TOP MALE & FEMALE FINISHERS AS FOLLOWS (1st & 2nd place age category awards): 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

This race is not intended for children under age 14, wheelchairs, or elderly seniors.