Get Healthy De Soto

…having a long-lasting positive impact on the health and safety of the De Soto community by encouraging healthy lifestyle choices, through programs promoting physical activity, healthy nutrition, weight control and disease and injury prevention.

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DeSoto Dash for Dystrophy

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The 12th edition of the DeSoto Dash for Dystrophy has been a bit difficult to pull off. The original date has been pushed back like so many other events, but the race isn’t being canceled. Those organizing the race are making adjustments.

race participants in 2019
We’ll probably not be standing this close together this year!

The cost of the race is still just $20, and you can register online. There’s a new course this season for the 5K route, and we can all hope that organizers have flattened some roads out. It is DeSoto, so you might not hold your breath! The tentative date is unknown. It might get pushed back again, but it is such a great race that you’re encouraged to sign-up anyway. If nothing else, you’ve made a donation to a great cause!

Winter Flakes

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We’re blaming the cold weather!

We can’t really remember how many years we’ve been holding the Winter Flakes Race, but we determined that it doesn’t really matter because we’re okay with our eccentricities and poor memory. You won’t want to miss the 2020 edition though. We’re slated to run on February 29, 2020.

The race still offers a 5K, 10K, and 1 mile course. Most of the course is fairly flat, with the 10K being the most challenging. The registration fee is still just $20 for the 5K and 10K and $10 for the 1 mile. Fees increase on February 12, and you’re only guaranteed one of the long-sleeved t-shirts if you register early.

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Shirt design sample!

Winter is a challenging time to stay motivated, so perhaps this race is a good impetus to stay moving this winter. Yes, it will likely be cold; even very cold. The real beauty of it is that you get to see all the other members of our crazy tribe. (They’ll start assembling around 7 am on February 29, 2020.)

Planning your physical activities and doing things to break up the monotony are both good strategies for staying active during these cold months. You can find more strategies here, in an article about staying motivated during the cold.

Winter Flakes 2020

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DeSoto has some oddities, and what better way to celebrate our crazy than through a winter race! Before all the other races wake from their winter slumber, we hit the road with a 10K, 5K, and 1 mile run. This winter, we’ll be flaky on Saturday, February 29, 2020. That’s right: Leap Day! (Special kudos to anyone who dresses like a frog for the race.)

Winter Flakes is great winter fun for the whole family! Because of the various distances offered, we have something for every activity level. The race also highlights some of the best sights DeSoto has to offer, including two beautiful parks, a rolling creek, and historic Main Street. Come join us for some great winter fun before the spring race season begins. Here are all the details:

Location: Walther Park | 1551 Veterans Dr., De Soto MO 63020. The starting line is at the south end of the park and parking is available on the east side of Veterans Drive in the SMCI lot.

Packet Pickup: Early packet pickup is available at LaChance Vineyards (our headline sponsor) on Friday, February 28th from 3-6 PM. (FYI: great date night idea!). You can also pick up your packet beginning at 6:30 AM the day of race. Race day registration ends at 7:15 AM.

Swag: Participants registered prior to February 12, 2020 are guaranteed a unisex, long-sleeved t-shirt!

Registration Fees: 
$20 | 5K & 10K | thru February 11; $25 after that.
$10 | 1-Mile | thru February 11; $15 after that.

Not ready to run a race but would like to start training for it? We’ve got something for you too. You can sign-up for the Winter Flakes Couch to 5K program, which begins January 1, 2020. Contact Melissa at 314-471-3681 if you are a first responder; we have a special discount for you!

Winter Flakes Couch to 5K

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Have fun getting fit with the Winter Flakes Couch to 5K program. Meet up with friends and family and achieve your 2021 health goals! Lose that 15 pounds that you’ve been attributing to COVID-19!

This program is designed for the novice runner*. No pre-training is necessary, since it is designed for the “couch potato”.

The 2021 Winter Flakes Couch to 5K program starts Wednesday, December 30, 2020. This eight-week training program involves a weekly session with a running coach, a training plan, and weekly communication with nutrition tips and information. The cost is $45 and includes the Winter Flakes 5K registration and t-shirt. Participants will receive a stylish accessory and other participation prizes along the way! The weekly training sessions will be at Walther’s Park, depending on weather. Youth must have parental consent.

The training sessions will culminate with the Winter Flakes 5K run/walk on Saturday, February 27, 2021! All proceeds benefit Get Healthy De Soto programming, including trail development, Walking School Bus, community gardens, and more. Ready to register? Complete the form below or register online.

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*As always, please consult with your healthcare provider before starting any nutritional or physical programs if you have any previous, current or possible medical conditions. These guidelines, recommendations and suggestions are not stated to cure, treat or prevent any diseases or conditions.

Brought to you by Get Healthy De Soto and the Jefferson County Health Department…working together for better health.

Fall Festival 5K

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On September 21 at 8 am, you can run the flattest race in Jefferson County! The Fall Festival 5K is a popular event because it is devoid of hills and offers runners who complete the course a rebate. The race starts and end at SMCI on Veterans Drive, across from Walther Park. You can contact the Chamber of Commerce office at 636-586-5591 for more information or click here for the registration form.

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314-471-3681

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1002 Rock Rd.
DeSoto, MO 63020