CARLYLE LAKE - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Carlyle Lake is celebrating First Lady Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move Outside Campaign by hosting a “Get Fit Weekend” Saturday and Sunday, September 28-29, 2013 in the Dam West Recreation Area. This event is held in partnership with Body by Boyd of Carlyle, Illinois and Trailnet of St. Louis Missouri.
A variety of activities will be available to promote a healthy lifestyle and introduce visitors to outdoor recreation opportunities that are available at Carlyle Lake. On Saturday, September 28, 2013 events include 2k, 5k, 10k and Half Marathon distance runs hosted by Body by Boyd. Following the run, the Alpine Shop of O’Fallon, IL will demonstrate the basics of kayaking. After the demonstration, a Kayak Relay Race Challenge will be held for members of the general public. This event will take place on the Dam West Beach and is open to ages 10 and above. Prizes will be awarded.
To conclude the weekend festivities, Trailnet will host a Regatta Bicycle Ride featuring a metric century on Sunday, September 29, 2013. The ride features a number of different routes, including a 21, 33, or 62 mile (metric century) ride. Registration is from 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. at the Dam West Boat Ramp the morning of the event. The cost for the ride is $8 for Trailnet members, $13 for non-members and $3 for children.
Following the Trailnet Regatta Bicycle Ride, the City of Carlyle will host “Bikes, BBQ and Bands,” an event for the public and participants in the Get Fit Weekend. Participants will enjoy great music, food and beverages with a scenic view of the lake. The event will be held at Shelter #2 in the Dam West Recreation Area.
Saturday, September 28:
6:30 - 8:00 a.m. Packet Pick- UP/Race Registration
8:30 a.m. Carlyle Lake 2k/5k/10k/half marathon hosted by Body by Boyd
12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Kayak Demonstration/Relay Race Registration
1:00 p.m. Kayak Relay Race Challenge
Sunday, September 29:
7:30 a.m.-9:00 a.m. Registration, Dam West Boat Ramp
Regatta Bicycle Ride: 21, 33, or 62 miles (metric century), hosted by Trailnet
12:00a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Bikes BBQ and Bands
For more information about this event contact the Carlyle Lake Project Office at (618) 594-2484 or e-mail us at carlylelake@usace.army.mil
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