Winter Seminar 2025 - Twin City Track Club (NEW DATE: APRIL 5-6)

Saturday, April 5 – Sunday, April 6, 2025 Past event

8:30 AM EDT

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Free–$11.60 · 4 races

5km

Event summary

Get ready for an unforgettable weekend at the Winter Seminar 2025, taking place on April 5-6 in Winston-Salem, Forsyth! This annual event, hosted by the Twin City Track Club, has been a beloved tradition since 1988, bringing together running enthusiasts and notable speakers from the community. This year, join us for a motivational experience featuring guest speaker Mirna Valerio, who will inspire attendees with her heartfelt insights during her speech and interactive Q&A session.

Kick off the weekend with a refreshing 1-3 mile shakeout run or a rejuvenating free yoga session on Saturday morning at Footnote Coffee & Cocktail, setting the tone for an action-packed weekend. The excitement continues on Sunday with the CraftHalf races, offering participants a variety of distances including a 1 Mile, 5K, CraftDouble (1M & 5K), and the challenging Half Marathon. Plus, enjoy the festivities after the races at a lively Community Block Party with Foothills Brewery and other local breweries. Join this vibrant celebration of running and community while supporting relief efforts from Hurricane Helene! Don't miss this chance to connect, learn, and celebrate with fellow runners!

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CraftHalf Morning Events - A RUN FOR THE HILLS benefitting Hurricane Helene Relief efforts

CraftHalf Half Marathon & 5K - This link will redirect you to CraftHalf registration site in order to pay for your race registration. PLEASE USE the following discount code to receive 15% off your race registration - TCTCXLULULEMON Event Timeline: 8:00 - 8 Meet & greet with Mirna @ TCTC / lululemon tents 8 Half marathon, 1M, & Craft Double START w/lululemon ambassador Alicia Rider 9 5K START 8:00 - 1 Community Block Party Address: 638 West 4th Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101

Sunday, Apr 6, 2025 (8:00 AM EDT)

Free

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Saturday Evening Mirna Valerio Talk

Incl. $1.60 Fee

Mirna Valerio Talk - Saturday PM @ Hanes Auditorium in Elberson Fine Arts Center (Salem College) 7:00 - 9 Mirna talk with Q&A session Book sale & signing: immediately following Address: 412 Rams Drive, Winston-Salem, NC 27101

Saturday, Apr 5, 2025 (7:00 PM EDT)

$11.60

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Saturday Morning Shake Out Run & Yoga

8:30 AM: Shake Out Run (1-3 miles walk/run) 9:30 - 10 Yoga @ Footnotes with lululemon Ambassador Jeremiah Address: Footnote 634 W. 4th Street Ste. #120 Winston-Salem, NC 27101

Saturday, Apr 5, 2025 (8:30 AM EDT)

Free

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VIRTUAL OPTION - A RUN FOR THE HILLS benefitting Hurricane Helene Relief efforts
Virtual

Incl. $1.30 Fee

Finisher pin and custom bib must be picked up at lululemon by 8:00pm on Saturday, Feb 1, 2025. Those not local have the option of paying for shipping of bib/pin.

Saturday, Apr 5, 2025 (8:30 AM EDT)

$6.30

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Organiser's description

TCTC's Winter Seminar is an annual event that features a keynote runner-focused speaker in a social setting. The event has been held every year since 1988 and has featured such notables as: Keira D'Amato, Des Linden, Dave McGillivray, Bill Rodgers, Zola Budd, Bart Yasso, and Jeff Galloway, to name a few.

TCTC WINTER SEMINAR WEEKEND had to be postponed due to inclement weather. THE NEW DATE IS APRIL 5-6!

_PROCEEDS FROM THE "A RUN FOR THE HILLS" VIRTUAL RUN, SPEECH TICKET SALES, AND BOOK SALES WILL BENEFIT WESTERN NC RELIEF EFFORTS FROM HURRICANE HELENE! ADDITIONAL DONATIONS MAY BE GIVEN USING THE DONATE BUTTON ABOVE...OR DURING REGISTRATION FOR THE CRAFTHALF RACES!_

SATURDAY MORNING you can enjoy a 1-3 mile shake out run and free yoga session in Downtown Winston-Salem. Both the shake out run and yoga session are free of charge. These events take place at Footnote Coffee & Cocktail.

SATURDAY EVENING is the headliner with guest speaker Mirna Valerio. Mirna will not only inspire you....she will "_MIRNAVATE_" you! Her speech is followed by a Q&A session, followed by a book sale and signing.

_The weekend will culminate with a dynamic partnership with Junction311 and their CraftHalf Half Marathon & 5K. http://crafthalf.com_

SUNDAY participants may choose a 1 Mile, 5K, CraftDouble (1M & 5K)...or for those really "Mirnavated"...the Half Marathon! Mirna will be available that morning at the Twin City Track Club and lululemon tents prior to the race start. She will be running also!! Registration is required to participate in the CraftHalf events. http://crafthalf.com

The festivities continue after the race with a Community Block Party featuring Foothills Brewery as the event host, with up to 12 additional exceptional breweries joining in the celebration! We've jam-packed this weekend with events designed to inspire and encourage active engagement from our community!