Couch to 5K Starts March 17

The Couch to 5K (C25K) program is designed to train people who are new or returning to running to cross the finish line of the Ferguson Twilight Run. People of all ages and fitness levels are invited to participate, and all you need are a pair of running shoes and the determination to get off the couch.

Training starts on Monday, March 17 and goes for nine weeks. The C25K group meets on Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings at 6pm at Forestwood Park in Ferguson. Email Coach Shelton at patshelton60@yahoo.com to register and receive additional information. The C25K program is free, and you do not need to be a Ferguson resident to participate.

Meet the Bands of the 5th Annual Ferguson Twilight Run

Runners, walkers and cheering crowds will enjoy the music of pop rock musician Javier Mendoza at the finish line on May 17. Javier has recorded 14 albums over the last 15 years and has shared the stage with musicians such as Willie Nelson, Santana, Blues Traveler, The Roots, Ben Folds, Duran Duran and many more. His passion for live performance makes each show unforgettable. Listen to his music at www.javiermendoza.com.

The steel drums of Island Duo will energize race participants at the pre-race festivities. Along the route, listen for the sounds of local marching bands, drumlines and rock bands cheering you to the finish line.

Call for Volunteers

Volunteers are needed for race packet pickup, pre-race course setup, race course & finish line monitoring, cheer stations, finish line food and beverage distribution and post-race cleanup. Sign up here to show your support for the Ferguson Twilight Run by volunteering.

5th Year and Still Running: Spotlight on Brandon Pappert

Brandon Pappert ran his first 5K in the inaugural Ferguson Twilight Run at the age of 11. He continued to run in the Ferguson Twilight Run 5K, and last year he ran the 10K. He admits, "I was not a runner until the first time I did the Ferguson Twilight Run, but I really enjoyed it. I started running in my free time. I've done a triathlon, and my goal this summer is to do a half marathon."

As a Board Member of the Ferguson Youth Initiative, Brandon is very excited that the Ferguson Youth Initiative's Earn-A-Bike program is a beneficiary of this year's Ferguson Twilight Run. Brandon says, "This is a great program because it teaches bicycling safety and helps youth earn bicycles."