2005, 3rd
Annual Spirit Run, (5K Run and 5K Family Walk)
(see pictures in the Picture
Gallery)
2005 RESULTS:
5K RUN
5K RUN Age Group Finishers (top 5)
5K
FAMILY WALK
Chip Timing & Scoring Provided by The
End Result Company, Inc.
Event Summary: On a warm, cloudy morning (but
no rain!), over 325 runners & walkers towed the line for
the start of the 5K events at Village of West Clay, in Carmel
IN. A new, free Kiddie Romp event was an opportunity for many
future runners & walkers to have a fun event for youngsters
& their parents! There was pizza, yogurt, and fresh fruit
at the finish line for all participants.
Distances: 5K Run, 5K Family Walk, Kiddie Romp
(free)
Date: Saturday, November 5, 2005, 9am start
(Run), 9:03 start (Walk)
Location: Village of West Clay, Carmel
Courses: meandering streets & trails through
unique, beautiful neighborhoods
Entry Deadline: Oct 28 (entries were accepted
race day)
On-line Registration: www.tuxbro.com
3 Beneficiaries: Brooke's
Place (not-for-profit that provides grief counseling to
children and families who have lost loved ones), IPS Elementary
School #54 (10th & Dearborn), University High School
Spirit Banner: A large memorial banner was
on-site, and participants are encouraged to add names, pictures,
verse to celebrate a loved ones who have touched their spirit
Special Thanks: Thanks for volunteers from
Brooke's Place, IPS
School #54, University High School, Lori Milliken (Coates family),
Cheryl Silcox (Indianapolis Ambassadors), Lee Nausau & Randy
(sound equipment), Renee White (University High School), Cindy
Black (HomeOwner's Assn), Gloria Slama (HomeOwner's Assn), Denise
Whitney (Brenwick Dvlpt), Parks Pifer (Brenwick Dvlpt), HCSD
Deputy Michael Gordon, HCSD Deputy Scott Pass, HCSD Sheriff
Doug Carter, HCSD Sheriff Joe Morrison, Mary Young (Estes Chevrolet),
Kim Westlake (Tuxedo Brothers), Beth Vreede (University High
School), Michelle Steele (University High School), Greg Schellhase
(University High School), Nancy Webster (University High School),
John Walls (University High School), Chris Morrison (University
High School), Jeremy Zieseniss (Indianapolis Ambassadors), Sue
Anne Gilroy (honorary chair), Debbie Strack (event chair), Pam
Wright (Brooks Place), Emilee Matthews (IPS School #54), Mike
Ducy & his wife & son, for making this event a reality!
New This Year: A fun free Kiddie Romp, and
a special Spirit Art Exhibit and Reception on Friday, Nov 4.
Event Management: TrueNorth and Associates,
Tuxedo Brothers
and The End Result
Company, Inc.
Event Website: www.spirit-run.org
Further Info: TrueNorth and Associates, (317)
876-1871, email: truenorth360@comcast.net
Printable Entry Form: 2005
Spirit Run Entry Form
This was a 2005
Spirit & Place Event
2004
Spirit Run, 5K Run and Family Walk
Date:
Sunday, September 26, 2004
Location: Village of West Clay, Carmel, IN
2004
Summary: On
a beautiful morning, about 345 runners & walkers started
at 9am the 5K run and Family Walk of the Spirit Run from the
center of the Village of West Clay. The beautiful neighborhood
created a real small-town feel to this fun event.
Beneficiaries: IPS School #54, Brooke's Place,
and University High School.
Uniqueness of Event: The
traditional "Spirit Banner" was on-site for participants
to sign with the names of people who's spirit have made a difference
in their lives. Participants
were encouraged to wear special "Spirit Tags" during
the event with names of those special spirits. A full band from
University High School played up to the start, and filled the
morning air with music. During the race, a flutist played soothing
authentic American Indian music. At the end, emotional testimonies
as to the value of taking the time to acknowledge the spirit
of others were offered, and special ceramic awards were given
to age-group winners. There was "Brunch at the Village",
with plenty of ice cream, pizza, apples, and drink for everyone.
Thanks: Special thanks to Lori, Sam, &
Leah Milliken, Phil Carr & Beth Millet (Rock Solid Results),
Robin Stehr (Tuxedo Brothers). Lee Nausau (sound), Hamilton
County Sheriff's Department (traffic control), Teresa Hudson
(Brenwick Development), Sue Anne Gilroy (honorary chair), Debbie
Strack (chair), Angie & Maddie MacAllister (MacAllister
Printing), Emilee Matthews, Pam Wright, Vicki Townsend, Donna
Park, Sheriff Carter, John Walls, Nancy Webster, Greg Schellhase,
Katie Rappaport, and the 60+ volunteers from IPS School #54,
Brooke's Place, and University High School.
Sponsors: see Event Website www.spirit-run.org
for complete listing
TrueNorth Role: Jeff Coates was the race coordinator
2004 Overall Results: Overall
Results
2004 Age Group Results: Age
Group Results (pdf file)
Event Website: www.spirit-run.org
Fundraiser: for Brooke's Place, IPS Elementary #54,
University High School
Questions: Jeff Coates, (317) 876-1871, Email:
truenorth360@comcast.net
Photos:
2004
Spirit Run
The
2003 Spirit Run
2003 Date: Sunday,
November 15, 2003
2003 Summary: On
a cloudy day, there were over 330 runners & walkers participating
in the 5K run and Family Walk of the Spirit Run, benefitting
IPS School #54, Brooke's Place, and University High School.
Uniqueness of Event: Participants are encouraged
to sign a large banner with the names of people who have made
a difference in their lives.
Thanks: Special thanks to TrueNorth volunteer
Linda Maynard, Phil Carr (Rock Solid Results), Tuxedo Brothers
volunteers, Margaret Drew, Beth Millett, Bob & Nina Butler.
Special Thanks also to Sue Anne Gilroy (honorary chair), Debbie
Strack (chair), Angie MacAllister, Emilee Matthews, Pam Wright,
Vicki Townsend, Donna Park, Sheriff Carter, John Walls, Nancy
Webster, Greg Schellhase, Katie Rappaport, and the 60+ volunteers
from IPS School #54, Brooke's Place, and University High School.
2003 Overall Resuts: 2003
Overall Results
TrueNorth Role: Jeff Coates is the
race director.
Jeff Coates Event
Management Examples
Coates
has many years of community and sporting event experience, managing
and directing local, regional, and national events. He has created
and managed many event systems, recruited and trained many volunteer
committees and partner groups, recruited and facilitated
sponsor involvement, and participated in many media roles (interviews,
press conferences, etc). This 25+ years of experience comes
from working for the Indiana Sports Corporation, the Amateur
Athletic Union, the Ohio Sports Festival, the Pan Am Games,
Indy Parks, Indiana University, Indy Runners and Tuxedo Brothers.
The following is a brief listing of upcoming events, followed
by a general summary of his event experience:
Example Events with TrueNorth Event Leadership
Indianapolis
Life Mini Marathon
& 5K
Event: Largest 1/2 marathon in USA, 35,000 entries,
along with 5K (over 3,000 entries)
2006 Date: Sat, May 6, 2006
Location: Downtown Indianapolis
TrueNorth Role: Jeff Coates returns as the
5K Race Coordinator, & sits on
Executive Committee of the Mini-Marathon
National
Orienteering Day Meet,
Indiana Crossroads
Orienteering
Date: Sunday, Sept 28, 2003
Location: Eagle Creek Park, East
On a cloudy & cool day, there were over 75 participants
in the National Orienteering Day meet. There were 4 courses,
with a very challenging Blue (advanced) course complimenting
the orange (intermediate), yellow & white (beginners) courses.
Special thanks to Jim Kramer, assistant meet director, and Linda
Pfohl, Scott Belmar, Pam Taylor, Kristie Stewart, and Gary Hite
who all helped !
TrueNorth role: Coates was the meet director.
Race Through Hoosier
History Director (11 years) (click link to see 2003
Photos)
Jason M. Baker Public Safety
Scholarship Run, Inaugural Race Director (click to see
2002 photos)
Tuxedo Brothers Event Volunteer,
Coates instructing volunteers at 2002 Race for the Cure
Orienteering,
Navigation Events
TrueNorth offers navigation events, like this night navigation
event at Eagle Creek Park. Check the calendar for after-work
orienteering events, night paddle navigation events, night navigation
events, and youth adventure days. See
Adventure Racing, Coaching & Clinics, in the Photo Gallery
- Tuxedo
Brothers Event Management (15 + years)
- Indiana
Crossroads Orienteering Club, event director (4 years)
- Ohio Sports Festival founding Executive
Director (2 years)
- Indiana Sports Corporation Director of Operations
(5 years)
- Pan Am Games Venue Access Control Coordinator
(1987)
- Amateur Athletic Union National Sport Administrator
(4 years)
- Indy
Runners, Past President, Board Member (15+ years)
- Indy Runners, Equipment Manager (5 years)
- Indy Runners Mini-Marathon Training Program
Trainer (15+ years)
- Family Fitness Festival Chair (2 years)
- Corporate Challenge Volunteer (7+ years)
- USA Track & Field Official (4+ years)
- Indiana University Recreational Sports
staff (4+ years)
- University of South Carolina Rec Sports
staff (2 years)
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