Faster than the Pastor, A Journey to the Cross is a 7 event series established to build community, evangelize the Christian faith and promote health. Seven events at 7 parish communities and 7 chances to win a TRIP FOR TWO to the Holy Land with Jeff Cavins! All event distances are based on various guiding scriptures. Done before the Nun’s guiding scripture is Philippians 3:14. The event is a 3.14 mile journey. We are not USATF certified. We are GOD certified! All finishing participants receive unique swag, custom medal, socks and an uplifting gracious atmosphere.
There are two ways to register. You may register for the 7 event series, Peter the Rock, or for each individual event, Doubting Thomas.
Register for Peter the ROCK - I’m all in and ready to sign up for the entire amazing series! ALL Peter the ROCK series participants receive the following:
Register for Peter the ROCK the SERIES by May 31st, 2016 and ALSO receive:
Register for Peter the ROCK SERIES between June 1st, 2016 and July 31st, 2016 and receive:
Register for Doubting Thomas – I’m not ready to commit to the series and only want to register for one event at a time. Today, I want to register for Done before the Nun. All Doubting Thomas Participants will receive:
$49.95 through July 17th
$54.95 July 18th – 24th
$59.95 July 25th – July 31st
$69.95 Aug 1st – Aug 7th Online Registration
$69.95 August 8th through race day – PAPER ONLY REG
In addition to these vibrant series events, several hosting sites include a very special Little Lambs Mad Dash for the smallest of participants aged 2-10. Your Little Lamb will dash through the obstacle course, crawl through tunnels, scramble through cones and hurdles, and dodge the squirt guns. Little Lambs receive their own swag item, cookie and drink.
Family registration is $175, for a primary family of 4 or more (can be any combination of entries for Done before the Nun and Little Lambs Mad Dash Events) and is only available in paper format – registration can be found at www.fasterthanthepastorevents.com or register on race day in person.
A portion of your entry fee goes back to our fabulous community! At the completion of the Faster than the Pastor, A Journey to the Cross event series; Vigeo, Inc will donate 40% of its total net proceeds. The Archdiocese of Minneapolis / St Paul will receive 10% (restricted for health and wellbeing programs for diocese schools ) and the other 30% will be shared equally between the 7 hosting parish sites.
Check out the SPIRIT APPAREL store inside the Athletes Village! There will be a variety of Catholic apparel items ranging in price from $3.50 to $125.00.
Packet Pick up - Friday, August 12 4:30pm-7:30pm
St. Vincent De Paul Catholic Church - 9100 93rd Ave N, Brooklyn Park, MN 55445
Race Day - Done before the Nun start - 8:30am
Little Lambs Mad Dash start - 10:30am
Race cancellation and weather policy:Events may be delayed, shortened or in rare circumstances cancelled, in the event of inclement weather including lightening, wind, heat, snow, or the threat of imminent severe weather which may harm or injure participants, staff, set up crew and bystanders. Event time frame includes setup, race and tear down. All possible attempts will be made to contact those involved by email, website and social media. No refunds or transfers allowed.