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This year the Mount Shasta 4th of July Run/walk will take another step into a new dimension, adding more interactive entertainment along the course.
In addition to the usual treats provided during the event by local restaurants, traditional musical acts, dancers, and balloon artists, this year a special group of performers will be moving through the throng on the two-mile walk course and interacting with participants as they make their way along the route.
Event founder and director Dr. Jim Parker, with the help of numerous Mountain Runners volunteers, has served to make the event a success for 28 straight years.
The 4th of July run/walk has drawn upwards of 5,000 participants in past years, with many coming from out of the area. It is the largest small town walk in America and has been recognized as being one of the best events for runners in the country. All participants are requested to register whether they walk or run, as all contributions benefit the community.
The event has funded a series of improvements to benefit the
community, and this year is no exception.
Just this week the Mountain Runners donated $20,000 worth of decorative lights that volunteers from the local Mankind Project group put up in the trees along Mount Shasta Boulevard in the business district to make the downtown area more inviting to shoppers and visitors.
Past donations include 354 trees and 33 classical street lights along Mt. Shasta Blvd., the City Hall Plaza, median landscaping on Lake St., a mini-park at Mt. Shasta Blvd. and Castle St., trees and planters on West and East Castle St., benches along Mt. Shasta Blvd. and Chestnut St., the downtown street clock and thermometer, hanging flower baskets along Mt. Shasta Blvd., assistance with the Lake Siskiyou Trail, and assistance with the Sisson Meadows project.
“We have an amazing community in Mount Shasta. The spirit of volunteerism and cooperation always comes through when needed,” said Marcia Smith, run/walk registration coordinator. “This year several Mankind Project volunteers stepped up to take care of putting the lights in the trees. The help they provided was huge.”
The Mankind Project is a non-profit educational and training organization for men who want to develop lives of more integrity, accountability and connectiveness.
Walkers and runners can register early for the race before June 27. The entry fee includes an official run/walk T-shirt. More information is available by calling 926-0251 or online at www.mtshastarunners.com.
Parker, who was previously honored as a Mount Shasta Citizen of the Year for his efforts to benefit the community, said the goal of the event is to bring families and people together for good healthy fun.
“The original vision was to provide a beautiful place and a worthwhile reason to be outdoors and have some fun. Every year we make improvements in the event and what we do with the proceeds,” Parker said. “In the past Mountain Runners has provided funding for benches and trees and mini parks. We also donated the downtown clock and thermometer as well as a snowmobile to groom the trails at the Nordic Ski Center.”
This year the Mount Shasta 4th of July Run/walk will take another step into a new dimension, adding more interactive entertainment along the course.
In addition to the usual treats provided during the event by local restaurants, traditional musical acts, dancers, and balloon artists, this year a special group of performers will be moving through the throng on the two-mile walk course and interacting with participants as they make their way along the route.
Event founder and director Dr. Jim Parker, with the help of numerous Mountain Runners volunteers, has served to make the event a success for 28 straight years.
The 4th of July run/walk has drawn upwards of 5,000 participants in past years, with many coming from out of the area. It is the largest small town walk in America and has been recognized as being one of the best events for runners in the country. All participants are requested to register whether they walk or run, as all contributions benefit the community.
The event has funded a series of improvements to benefit the
community, and this year is no exception.
Just this week the Mountain Runners donated $20,000 worth of decorative lights that volunteers from the local Mankind Project group put up in the trees along Mount Shasta Boulevard in the business district to make the downtown area more inviting to shoppers and visitors.
Past donations include 354 trees and 33 classical street lights along Mt. Shasta Blvd., the City Hall Plaza, median landscaping on Lake St., a mini-park at Mt. Shasta Blvd. and Castle St., trees and planters on West and East Castle St., benches along Mt. Shasta Blvd. and Chestnut St., the downtown street clock and thermometer, hanging flower baskets along Mt. Shasta Blvd., assistance with the Lake Siskiyou Trail, and assistance with the Sisson Meadows project.
“We have an amazing community in Mount Shasta. The spirit of volunteerism and cooperation always comes through when needed,” said Marcia Smith, run/walk registration coordinator. “This year several Mankind Project volunteers stepped up to take care of putting the lights in the trees. The help they provided was huge.”
The Mankind Project is a non-profit educational and training organization for men who want to develop lives of more integrity, accountability and connectiveness.
Walkers and runners can register early for the race before June 27. The entry fee includes an official run/walk T-shirt. More information is available by calling 926-0251 or online at www.mtshastarunners.com.
Parker, who was previously honored as a Mount Shasta Citizen of the Year for his efforts to benefit the community, said the goal of the event is to bring families and people together for good healthy fun.
“The original vision was to provide a beautiful place and a worthwhile reason to be outdoors and have some fun. Every year we make improvements in the event and what we do with the proceeds,” Parker said. “In the past Mountain Runners has provided funding for benches and trees and mini parks. We also donated the downtown clock and thermometer as well as a snowmobile to groom the trails at the Nordic Ski Center.”
