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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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!

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.

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 join in on this great way to meet your 2019 health goals! This program is designed for the novice runner*. No pre-training is necessary, since it is designed for the “couch potato”.

The 2019 Winter Flakes Couch to 5K program starts Wednesday, January 2, 2019. 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 also includes the Winter Flakes 5K registration and race shirt for free (a $20 value). 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, March 2, 2019! 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 here.

Registration form

*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.

Thanksgiving is a month away

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Do you know what you’ll be doing that day? If you’re looking to get moving, there are several options for your Thursday, November 22!

stl turkey trot

Turkey Trot STL has four locations for their 5K this year: Arnold, Eureka, Downtown, and St. Charles. Kids run free for this one, and the races tend to be packed. Pre-registration is recommended. The money goes to a good cause, and you can learn more here.

The Jefferson County YMCA also does Thanksgiving Day workouts. It includes a 5K, but they have other things going on that day as well. You might try a zumba or cycling class. You can print off a registration form for the 5K here or register online (search for “Special Events”).

Regardless of what you choose, there will be no sleeping in on Thanksgiving if you plan on participating. Most Thanksgiving Day programs begin at 8 AM. This gives you time to be active and make it home in time to put the rolls in the oven before lunch! So why not give it a shot and do something different. Drag a kid along or your whole family, and get moving before you settle in for your afternoon nap.

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DeSoto, MO 63020