Spread the word! The 5K is our largest fundraiser.
Dollars raised fund our non-profit giving to The Open Door Eagan Community Foundation, Guild, The Drawer, Kids N Kinship, Can Do Canines, Caponi Art Park, Local Public Safety and many more.
Help at Eagan Market Fest: promote Rotary and the 5K at the Wed June 17 Market Fest, from 3.30-8pm, at the Eagan Festival Grounds. Contact Denise at: denise.p.sjoberg@gmail.com
The 5k is open to all ages. New this year is a 1-mile walk option.
Registered participants will receive a commemorative race t-shirt and post-race refreshments. 5K will also include chip timing by Anderson Race Management and awards will be given to the top race finisher in both the men’s and women’s categories.
Got an interesting Rotary article or story you want to share with the group? Send your suggestions to Mike Tierney at mike.tierney@TR.com.
EKSR Service Opportunities
Mark Your Calendar!
Wed June 17 4-8pm
Eagan Marketfest: EKSR Booth
EKSR has a booth at tonight's Marketfest! Stop by and say hello to your Rotary friends.
Thu June 25 5pm
Barcelona Happy Hour!
Greg & Lisa's Hidden Treasure
4185 S. Robert Trail
You are invited to a happy hour to discuss the 2027 Rotary International Convention in Barcelona.
This is an informational meeting to share steps in the registration process and what to expect from an exciting international convention. This is a great opportunity to learn more and to share ideas about this convention.
There will be a cash bar and the opportunity to order apps and dinner if anyone is interested. At 7:00 there will be Bingo if you would like to stay for that.
Tue June 30 4-6pm
Leif Hagen District Governor Installation
Burnsville Ames Center
12600 Nicollet Ave, Burnsville
The evening will blend fun surprises with heartfelt moments honoring our past while looking ahead to a vibrant new year shaped by the theme "The Art of Rotary".
Guests are invited to enjoy complimentary appetizers, a cash bar, and the company of fellow Rotarians in a relaxed business casual setting.
Free parking is available in an attached parking ramp. The Eagan Rotary Club is honored to host this event, and we would be delighted to have you with us as we welcome their member Leif Hagen into his new role and launch an inspiring year of service and creativity.
Which of the following is usually the most sensible pacing strategy for recreational runners in a 5K?
A. Sprint the first mile and hold on B. Start controlled, then build if able C. Save energy by walking the middle third D. Run every mile at a random effort
Did You Know?
A 5K may be one of the shortest common road races, but it is physiologically one of the most demanding: it requires runners to balance aerobic strength, lactate tolerance, and precise pacing.
Q2 dues are due
The EKSR dues account is with Gateway Bank.
For those of you who use online bill pay, our new address is Eagan Kick Start Rotary, 3432 Denmark Avenue, #208, Eagan MN 55121.
Here are two links for our online dues and giving options:
