The I-CAN Run/Walk, is approaching and now is the time to register for the 26th annual race. This community event always brings out both walkers and runners of all ages. Even dogs participate in this event.
The event will begin at 8 a.m. Saturday, July 10, with open ceremonies at Aspen Grove. The race course will take a scenic tour of local neighborhoods and along Lakeshore Boulevard. The entire run/walk is on mostly flat area which is why it is so popular for all fitness levels.
The children's races begin at 8:30 a.m. followed by the 5K run/walk at 9 a.m. and then the 10K run. Prizes will be presented to the first-, second- and third-place male/female winners in the 5K -10K, as well as medals to the top three male and female runners in each age category. Ribbons for all kids and medals for the top three finishers in each age category.
Many families have participated in this as an annual family event through the years. I-CAN is the Incline Community Action Network. The organization started as a special fundraiser to support Nancy Reagan's “Just Say No” campaign by Bobbie Gang, Sandy Schmidt and Diane Buckman in 1984. The purpose was to keep their own children away from alcohol and provide safe parties for children.
At the beginning, I-CAN organization started with about 70 enthusiastic participants and was the only fundraiser for the “Safe and Sane” graduation parties along with a successful teen after-school activity center. The organization itself no longer exists, but the race continues and is still popular with locals. This year's event is a collaboration of The Children's Cabinet at Incline Village and the Incline High School athletic program with proceeds from the race to benefit both organizations.
Cost for the race is $35 adult pre-registration, $40 race-day registration and $10 for all participants through grade 12. Registration fee includes before race snacks and lunch, the 26th annual I-CAN Run/Walk T-shirt and the opportunity to support two local nonprofits. To register or for information go to www.i-canrun.org.
Just go I-CAN!
Jean Eick is community editor for the North Lake Tahoe Bonanza. She can be reached at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
