2nd Annual Wellness for Warriors Russell Weller Memorial Bike Ride
- Date Sat 5th October 2024
- Time 9:30AM EST
- Location Springfield, Missouri
- Price $40.00
- Races 3 races
- Distances 10 Mile, Ultra
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of cycling and community spirit at the 2nd Annual Wellness for Warriors Russell Weller Memorial Bike Ride! Join us on Saturday, October 5, 2024, in Springfield, Greene, for a fantastic event that not only celebrates fitness but also supports the health and wellness of our brave first responders, military, veterans, and their families.
Participants can choose from three scenic routes: a 10-mile ride to Kearney Street Trailhead, a 25-mile journey to Willard Trailhead, or a challenging 50-mile trek to Walnut Grove Trailhead. Registration kicks off at 7:00 a.m., with the ride commencing at 8:00 a.m., rain or shine! Helmets are required, so come prepared for a fun-filled day of cycling along the picturesque Frisco Highline Trail. Beyond the ride, there will be additional activities including a quilt raffle, a 50/50 draw, and opportunities to donate fabric and clothing for those in need. Don’t miss out on this uplifting event where every pedal stroke helps make a difference in the community!
Participants can choose from three scenic routes: a 10-mile ride to Kearney Street Trailhead, a 25-mile journey to Willard Trailhead, or a challenging 50-mile trek to Walnut Grove Trailhead. Registration kicks off at 7:00 a.m., with the ride commencing at 8:00 a.m., rain or shine! Helmets are required, so come prepared for a fun-filled day of cycling along the picturesque Frisco Highline Trail. Beyond the ride, there will be additional activities including a quilt raffle, a 50/50 draw, and opportunities to donate fabric and clothing for those in need. Don’t miss out on this uplifting event where every pedal stroke helps make a difference in the community!
Organiser's Description
ROUTE OF BIKE RIDE
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COX NORTH MAP
HTTPS://CDN.COXHEALTH.COM/40015_ADM_COX-NORTH-HOSPITAL_MISC_MAP_WEBRGB.PDF [https://cdn.coxhealth.com/40015_ADM_Cox-North-Hospital_Misc_Map_WebRGB.pdf]
ADDITIONAL EVENTS DURING THE RIDE
QUILT RAFFLE 50/50 DRAW:
TICKETS ARE $20.00 TO ENTER, AND YOU MIGHT BE ABLE TO GO HOME WITH SOME EXTRA CASH AND A VERY SPECIAL QUILT.
CARDS FOR VETERANS:
WRITE A MESSAGE, THEN DROP IT OFF AT THE BIKE RIDE. SUBMIT A CARD WITHOUT AN ENVELOPE OR MAKE A HOMEMADE ONE!!! PLEASE NO PHONE NUMBER, SOCIAL MEDIA, GLITTER, ADDRESSES, OR PERSONAL INFORMATION.
FABRIC DONATIONS FOR THE VOLUNTEER SEWING TEAM:
DROP OFF FABRIC DONATIONS AT THE TEAM'S TABLE SET UP INSIDE COX NORTH HOSPITAL IN THE FOUNTAIN PLAZA ROOM DURING THE BIKE RIDE. SEE SAMPLES OF THE ITEMS WE MAKE FOR PATIENTS TO SUPPORT THEIR RECOVERY PROCESS. THIS IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO MEET OUR SEWING TEAM AND LEARN ABOUT THE MANY WAYS WE SUPPORT THE HOSPITAL.
CLOTHING BANK FOR PATIENTS:
IT IS THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN WHERE THE COLD WEATHER IS RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER. COATS AND HOODIE SWEATSHIRTS ARE OF THE GREATEST NEED, AND ANY SLIGHTLY USED CLOTHING IS ACCEPTED AND APPRECIATED. DONATIONS MAY BE DROPPED OFF DURING THE RUSSELL WELLER MEMORIAL BIKE RIDE.
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GRAB YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS AND CO-WORKERS AND JOIN US FOR THE 2ND ANNUAL WELLNESS FOR WARRIORS RUSSELL WELLER MEMORIAL BIKE RIDE ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2024!
WELLNESS FOR WARRIORS [https://www.coxhealthfoundation.com/to-receive/wellness-for-warriors/] IS A COMMUNITY HEALTH PROGRAM OF THE COXHEALTH FOUNDATION [https://www.coxhealthfoundation.com/]. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES A COMMUNITY OF SUPPORT FOR THE HEALTH AND WELLNESS OF FIRST RESPONDERS, MILITARY, VETERANS, AND THEIR FAMILIES.
100% OF PROCEEDS BENEFIT WELLNESS FOR WARRIORS AND THOSE THEY SERVE ACROSS THE OZARKS.
WHAT TO EXPECT
*
REGISTRATION BEGINS AT 7:00 A.M.
*
RIDE BEGINS AT 8:00 A.M. AT COX NORTH, RAIN OR SHINE
*
EACH ROUTE IS AN OUT-AND-BACK THAT INCLUDES PORTIONS ALONG THE BEAUTIFUL FRISCO HIGHLINE TRAIL [https://ozarkgreenways.org/explore/greenway-trails/frisco-highline-trail/].
FOR YOUR SAFETY, HELMETS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS.
*
10 MILE: COX NORTH TO KEARNEY STREET TRAILHEAD*
*
25 MILE: COX NORTH TO WILLARD TRAILHEAD*
*
50 MILE: COX NORTH TO WALNUT GROVE TRAILHEAD*
*EXACT DISTANCES MAY VARY DUE TO LOGISTICS.
HTTPS://WWW.GOOGLE.COM/MAPS/D/EDIT?MID=1K5DUPIYHTSUAVD_YBVMXBLDFPPJDSRQ&USP=SHARING [https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1K5dUPiyhtsuaVD_YBvMXbLDfPPJDSRQ&usp=sharing]
COX NORTH MAP
HTTPS://CDN.COXHEALTH.COM/40015_ADM_COX-NORTH-HOSPITAL_MISC_MAP_WEBRGB.PDF [https://cdn.coxhealth.com/40015_ADM_Cox-North-Hospital_Misc_Map_WebRGB.pdf]
ADDITIONAL EVENTS DURING THE RIDE
QUILT RAFFLE 50/50 DRAW:
TICKETS ARE $20.00 TO ENTER, AND YOU MIGHT BE ABLE TO GO HOME WITH SOME EXTRA CASH AND A VERY SPECIAL QUILT.
CARDS FOR VETERANS:
WRITE A MESSAGE, THEN DROP IT OFF AT THE BIKE RIDE. SUBMIT A CARD WITHOUT AN ENVELOPE OR MAKE A HOMEMADE ONE!!! PLEASE NO PHONE NUMBER, SOCIAL MEDIA, GLITTER, ADDRESSES, OR PERSONAL INFORMATION.
FABRIC DONATIONS FOR THE VOLUNTEER SEWING TEAM:
DROP OFF FABRIC DONATIONS AT THE TEAM'S TABLE SET UP INSIDE COX NORTH HOSPITAL IN THE FOUNTAIN PLAZA ROOM DURING THE BIKE RIDE. SEE SAMPLES OF THE ITEMS WE MAKE FOR PATIENTS TO SUPPORT THEIR RECOVERY PROCESS. THIS IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO MEET OUR SEWING TEAM AND LEARN ABOUT THE MANY WAYS WE SUPPORT THE HOSPITAL.
CLOTHING BANK FOR PATIENTS:
IT IS THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN WHERE THE COLD WEATHER IS RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER. COATS AND HOODIE SWEATSHIRTS ARE OF THE GREATEST NEED, AND ANY SLIGHTLY USED CLOTHING IS ACCEPTED AND APPRECIATED. DONATIONS MAY BE DROPPED OFF DURING THE RUSSELL WELLER MEMORIAL BIKE RIDE.
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GRAB YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS AND CO-WORKERS AND JOIN US FOR THE 2ND ANNUAL WELLNESS FOR WARRIORS RUSSELL WELLER MEMORIAL BIKE RIDE ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2024!
WELLNESS FOR WARRIORS [https://www.coxhealthfoundation.com/to-receive/wellness-for-warriors/] IS A COMMUNITY HEALTH PROGRAM OF THE COXHEALTH FOUNDATION [https://www.coxhealthfoundation.com/]. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES A COMMUNITY OF SUPPORT FOR THE HEALTH AND WELLNESS OF FIRST RESPONDERS, MILITARY, VETERANS, AND THEIR FAMILIES.
100% OF PROCEEDS BENEFIT WELLNESS FOR WARRIORS AND THOSE THEY SERVE ACROSS THE OZARKS.
WHAT TO EXPECT
*
REGISTRATION BEGINS AT 7:00 A.M.
*
RIDE BEGINS AT 8:00 A.M. AT COX NORTH, RAIN OR SHINE
*
EACH ROUTE IS AN OUT-AND-BACK THAT INCLUDES PORTIONS ALONG THE BEAUTIFUL FRISCO HIGHLINE TRAIL [https://ozarkgreenways.org/explore/greenway-trails/frisco-highline-trail/].
FOR YOUR SAFETY, HELMETS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS.
*
10 MILE: COX NORTH TO KEARNEY STREET TRAILHEAD*
*
25 MILE: COX NORTH TO WILLARD TRAILHEAD*
*
50 MILE: COX NORTH TO WALNUT GROVE TRAILHEAD*
*EXACT DISTANCES MAY VARY DUE TO LOGISTICS.
Races
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10 Miles
Sat 5th October 2024 (9:30AM EDT)
$40.00
CLOSED -
25 Miles
Sat 5th October 2024 (9:15AM EDT)
$40.00
CLOSED -
50 Miles
Sat 5th October 2024 (9:00AM EDT)
$40.00
CLOSED
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