VGLAX 2024 Nippes Memorial Virtual 5K

🏃‍♀️ Race Overview

• Event: This is a virtual race to raise money for the Verona High School Lacrosse Parents Association which directly supports the Verona High School girls lacrosse team.
• Purpose: Funds raised for this challenge will be applied to a memorial scholarship in memory of Verona Coach, Julie A Nippes who recently passed away in August 2020.
• Legacy: Coach Nippes wore number 27 when she played lacrosse.

❤️ Remembering Coach Nippes

• Athlete: Julie was a gifted athlete, a fierce competitor and a caring coach.
• Involvement: She cared for people and got involved. She was passionate, kind and funny.
• Support: You could always find Julie at one of the kids’ games, either cheering loudly or holding a clipboard with detailed drills that took her hours to look up.
• Nurse: Julie was an unofficial nurse, always on the ready with a bandaid, a loose diagnosis or some encouraging words.

🏆 Race Details

• Distance: The goal for this race is 3.1 miles.
• Follow Us: Please follow us on Instagram verona_girls_lacrosse as we prepare for the race.
• Date: The race is virtual BUT on Saturday November 30th anyone can join us to run/jog/walk the race in person.
• Meeting Point: The girls lacrosse team will meet by the bocce courts at 11am and have a 3.1 miles loop informally mapped out with sidewalk chalk that will take us past the Nippes house.

📸 Participation Details

• Completion Time: All participants must submit their race completion time by midnight on 30 November 2024.
• Virtual Format: Since this is a virtual race, you can complete it at any location. Run from your home, find a trail, a mountain, wherever you like.
• Creative Spirit: Be creative, please take a picture and tag us on insta so we can show everyone's love and support for Julie.
• Cheer Rally: Let's GO #27!

🎖️ About the Sponsor

• Golden Eagle Races: This virtual race is sponsored by Golden Eagle Races, which is a newly formed small business, owned and operated by a local Verona resident and currently serving military veteran.
• Contribution: Golden Eagle Races will be donating a portion of the race proceeds directly back to the Verona High School Lacrosse Parents Association.
• Community Impact: HOOAH! Together, we can raise funds for VHSLPA and have some great fun and fitness at the same time.
• Join Us: For more information, visit the race link: VGLAX 2024 Nippes Memorial Virtual 5K.