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Thank You For A Great 2009 Event
We would like to thank all of the participants, volunteers and sponsors for making the fourth annual Officer Shawn Silvera Memorial Run another wonderful event.
This year we experienced another year of significant growth with more than 300 participants taking part in the events - many in multiple events.
We were especially thankful to see the many families and participants enjoying the music and activies thoughout the morning which we work to expand every year.
We strive to help make the Officer Shawn Silvera Memorial Run more than simply another road race, but instead an event for competitive runners, first-time runners, children, walkers and the public safety community to enjoy and celebrate together, while supporting worthy causes in Shawn’s name.
Congratulations to the 2009 winners and partipants, with a special congratulations to the Public Safety Challenge Champions - Lino Lakes Police.
2009 Results:
Save The Date For 2010
We are pleased to announce the milestone 5th Annual Officer Shawn Silvera Memorial Run will take place August 28th, 2010 at a location to be determined.
All 2010 net proceeds will be donated to the following two charities:
If you are interested in volunteering, sponsoring, or donating, please contact us at: run[at]shawnsilvera.org (replace the [at] with the @ symbol)
Memorial 5K Run/
Family Walk
Saturday, August 22, 2009
Sucker Lake Regional Park
Vadnais Heights, MN
Run Information
Shawn was adventurous and relished outdoor activities with his family. The Shawn Silvera Memorial Run is designed to be a time of celebration in honor of Shawn. Registration is available online (Active.com), via mail (Download 2009 brochure & entry form) and at the race site on the morning of August 22,2009.
The events include: 5K run, 2K Family Fun Walk, and a Kids Daisy Dash. Additionally, a variety of activities for families and runners take place throughout the morning, including: Raffle, face painting, coloring contest, arts and crafts, and much more!
This year we are pleased to announce a partnership with the Minnesota Chapter of Concern of Police Survivors (www.minncops.org). MN C.O.P.S. is a non-profit, 501c3 organization committed to helping the surviving families of law enforcement officers who have paid the ultimate price. This dynamic organization has been a valuable resource for Officer Silvera’s family as well as many others throughout Minnesota who have lost a loved one in the line of duty. We are honored to have them as our partners for this event.
Charity Information:
Each year, Officer Silvera’s family takes great care in selecting charitable organizations to benefit from the run.
This year the net proceeds will benefit:
Schedule of Events:
- 7:00-9:15 am Registration and check-in
- 7:45 am registration closes for 5K
- 8:30 am registration closes for Family Fun Walk
- 9:15 am registration closes for kids Daisy Dash
- 8:00 am 5K Run
- 8:45 am 2K Family Walk
- 9:15 am 5K Awards ceremony and raffle drawings
- 9:30 am Daisy Dash Kids Fun Run
In addition, there will be a variety of activities throughout the morning for runners, families and kids of all ages. Activities include: Raffle, face painting, coloring contest, arts and crafts, and much more!
Second Annual Public Safety Challenge
Calling all who work in public safety! We invite you to participate in the second annual Shawn Silvera Memorial Run Public Safety Challenge. Read more about the Public Safety Challenge.
Women's 5K Training Club
Are you a woman living in the north metro that has never run a 5K? Or are you a veteran runner who is looking for a group with whom you can train? Read more about this group, or go to Premier Physique - Moms On The Run.
Gold Level Sponsors
For sponsorship opportunities, please contact us for more information.
FAQs
Logistics
Where is the park located?
This year's run is located at Vadnais-Sucker Lake Regional Park in Vadnais Heights, MN. Located just off 35W and 694, this is a beautiful location, and home to many race events. Click here for a map.
What are the registration fees?
Ages 13 & over
| Pre-registration | Race day registration |
| 5K | $20 | $25 |
| 2K | $12 | $15 |
If participating in both events, please add $5.
12 & under
| Pre-registration | Race day registration |
| 2K | $10 | $12 |
| Daisy Dash | $10 | $12 |
12 & under may participate in both events for no additional charge.
Public Safety Challenge
2008 Public Safety Challenge Winning Team: New Brighton Department of Public Safety with Jennifer Silvera and Sven Sundgaard of KARE 11.
The 2008 inaugural Public Safety Challenge was an exciting competition with teams representing departments throughout the Twin Cities metro area.
Congratulations to last year’s top 3 teams:
-First Place: New Brighton Department of Public Safety
-Second Place: Lino Lakes Police Department
-Third Place: Minneapolis SWAT
Will New Brighton be repeat champions, or will second place Lino Lakes claim the trophy in 2009? Recruit your team, begin training and add more excitement to the competition!
Who can participate in the Public Safety Challenge?
We invite all who work in the public safety arena to participate in the first annual Public Safety Challenge. From police to EMT's, fire to DNR, and everyone in between. This is your opportunity to engage in some friendly competition with each other to win the coveted trophy!
How do I register my team for the Public Safety Challenge?
You may register your team the morning of the race at the race site. At the registration/check-in area, we will have an area designated for Public Safety Challenge Teams to indicate team members.
How many people can be on a team?
You may register a minimum of 3 people and a maximum of 5 people per team. If you have more than 5 people, please register multiple teams.
How will the winning team be determined?
The winning team will be determined based on the top 3 finishing times of the team members.
Women's 5K Training Club
Premiere Physique - Moms On The Run
Who can join?
All levels are welcome! Join a group of beginning to intermediate runners in training for the Officer Shawn Silvera Memorial Run!
How is it structured?
The class will start out slowly and focus on interval training for increased fat burning. Each workout will include walking, jogging and running.
Where and when does it take place?
Classes meet Wednesday evenings at 5:30 and 6:30 and Saturday mornings at 8 or 9 on the Hardwood Creek Trail along 61 at the park and ride behind the library. Cost for 20 weeks is $169 for 2 runs a week or $129 for 1. THE 2009 CLASSES ARE FULL but you are welcome to join us for $8 a run at anytime. Optional mini-boot-camp between the 2 class times is additional.
Volunteer Opportunities
We have a wide variety of volunteer opportunities for each of these events. If you are interested in volunteering, please email run[at]shawnsilvera.org (substitute @ for [at] to get run@).
- Administrative (assembly of mailings & packets, tracking, organization, etc)
- Walk/Run Assistance (check in, t-shirts, booths, awards, etc)
- Sponsorships & Donations to the Walk/Run
- Feed My Starving Children volunteers to pack meals
We would like to thank Mary Anderson, of Anderson
Race Management, for her exceptional support and service. It is truly appreciated.
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