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Event Details
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Event Details

The 2023 Go Far Go Fast Track Meet will take place at CRHS Track on June 24.  We have 6 events planned.  For many, this will be your child’s first Track Meet. Whether new to racing or not, we want it to be a fun and safe experience. Eligible runners are current students in RSD 13, or Go Far alumni who ran Go Far at one time.

  • ALL registrations must be completed Online by June 10

  • Fees  $20 per person, $25 after May 14

  • Sorry, No REGISTRATION AFTER JUNE 10.

  • All fee dollars help maintain Go Far.

  • Youth mentors provided for all events. Parents, we need you for cheering!

  • Please choose no more than 2 running events per participant, plus one field event

  • Kids from Kindergarten to 12th grade eligible to race, as well as young adult Go Far Alumni.

  • Rain or Shine (No refunds)Please leave your furry friends at home.  No dogs allowed at the track.

ORDER OF EVENTS:

9AM: Field Event Clinic: for youth just finishing Grades K-8: Come learn about various field events. Demonstrations and participation in long jump, and throwing events

9:45am: Youth Running events: There may be several heats for each race; we will run in the following order:
100 meter race: Grades K-8
400 meter race: Grades K-8
800 meter race: Grades K-8
1 mile race: Grades K-8

Youth awards prizes given after 1 mile youth race

100 meter race: HS/Alumni
400 meter race: HS/Alumni
800 meter race: HS/Alumni
1 mile race: HS/Alumni
HS/Alumni awards & prizes 

Field Events for HS/Alumni will take place during race heats.

 

 

Go Far Go Fast Races
         100 Meter Bean Dash
   This event named in honor of Brenna Zettergren, one of our mightiest super heroes who showed us the true spirit of Go Far each and every day during her long illness.  
Go Far Go Fast Races
              400 Meter Run
 

If you have a super hero who is often seen running laps around your home, consider this race. 

Go Far Go Fast Races
     800 Meter Run

 

This is designed for our super heroes who can run the bigger circuit.

Go Far Go Fast Races
      1 Mile Run
 
Some kids are born distance runners. Let them show their endurance here!
Go Far Go Fast Races
Field Event Clinic:Field Event Clinic: for ages 13 and under: Come learn about various field events. Demonstrations and participation in long jump, a throwing event, and high jump. 

 

ABSOLUTELY NO Race day registration permitted

Online registration MANDATORY before June 10.

Register by May 15 for guaranteed prize. 

Registration CLOSES JUNE 10

REGISTRATION
Schedule
Schedule

ORDER OF EVENTS:

9AM: Field Event Clinic: for youth just finishing Grades K-8: Come learn about various field events. Demonstrations and participation in long jump, a throwing event, and . 

9:45am: Youth Running events: There may be several heats for each race; we will run in the following order:
100 meter race: Grades K-8
400 meter race: Grades K-8
800 meter race: Grades K-8
1 mile race: Grades K-8

Youth awards prizes given after 1 mile youth race

100 meter race: HS/Alumni
400 meter race: HS/Alumni
800 meter race: HS/Alumni
1 mile race: HS/Alumni
HS/Alumni awards & prizes 

Field Events for HS/Alumni will take place during race heats.

DIRECTIONS
Directions & Parking

Park next to Track;

Address for GPS: 

135 Pickett Lane, Durham CT

course maps
Awards

Awards include:

  • A finisher medal for each participant that races.

  • Overall and age group awards for each race. 

  • The Bean Award: These special awards are in given in honor of Brenna Zettergren to a child from each school that displays the spirit of Go Far each day.

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Awards will be distributed after Youth races and HS/Alumni races on 6/24

awards

On race day, we'll be needing all hands on deck!

There are many jobs that need to be done. We'll need help with set-up, cheer zones, registration, run assistance, food provisions and much more. Please help if you can. When you register, there is a question for volunteer assistance.  If you are not registering a child but want to help, feel free to send an email to gofarchildren@gmail.com and let us know the following information:

Your Name

When would you like to help?

-Friday night bag filling/registration

-Sat am set up

-Sat am during youth races

-Sat pm during HS/Alumni races 

VOLUNTEER

This wellness event wouldn't be possible with out the support of our sponsors. Your help is invaluable to Go Far's programs. Please click to donate.

SPONSOR
Results

Race results for 2019 can be found Here

GET READY FOR A FUN RUNNING DAY!

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