Lincoln High's Achon Distance Classic
Bowerman TC finds mutual interest with Lincoln High XC Program
The Lincoln High School Cross Country team continues its annual tradition of racing for a cause this Saturday evening, Oct. 7th, on their home track under the lights.
Raising money for a cause near and dear to the heart of Bowerman Track Club, LHSXC members are encouraged to raise a minimum of $20, with the proceeds heading directly to the Achon Uganda Children's Fund (AUCF).
Bringing together the celebration of community and competition, a series of 2mi races will be held on Lincoln High's track, helping provide the AUCF with the funds to continue its important work of improved healthcare, education, and exposure to sport in Ugandan communities.
In its 4th year, the Achon Distance Classic hopes to match last year's impressive $15,000 raised for the AUCF. Featuring six races, across all genders, ages, and ability, all one needs to enter is the encouraged $20 entry fee, which guarantees you a free, unique T-shirt, and the thrill of whizzing along Lincoln's spotlit track in the autumn twilight.
Men's Races
2mi Junior Varsity 6:50PM
2mi Varsity 7:30PM
2mi Open 7:50PM
Women's Races
2mi Junior Varsity 6:30PM
2mi Varsity 7:10PM
2mi Open 7:50PM
If you are looking for a race that won't demand quite as much from you, or your athletes as we get towards the later stages of the Cross Country season, please consider joining the event.
The Achon Distance Classic starts this Saturday, Oct. 7th, approximately at 6pm and ends about 9pm. For more information call or email Coach Suzanne Parry.
Coach Suzanne Parry - 503-577-5759
For more information on the AUCF, visit http://achonugandachildren.org/
BOWERMAN MISSION The Bowerman Track Club is a community based track club spanning from the professional ranks to youth members. Catering to the competitive, we hope to spread the sport of running and all the good it does. Acknowledging the club's potential to effect change in local communities, Bowerman Track Club will seize the oppurtunity to serve the city of Portland through issue awareness, fundraising and project collaboration.