Faster than the Pastor, A Journey to the Cross, is a fresh and relevant Christian community building, evangelization, and health advocacy initiative. A seven event series created to bring together people of faith in a way that celebrates, exalts and proclaims the gospel – providing participants an opportunity to win a trip for 2 to the Holy Land! Events are walker, jogger, runner and stroller friendly. We are NOT USATF certified, our Course is GOD certified – not your typical 5K, our event distances based on scripture. Pass the Pope is based on Proverbs 4:12 = 4.12 mile journey.
There are two ways to register. You may register for the individual Pass the Pope, or for the Event Series with this being the LAST shot for an entry into the raffle for the Holy Land!
Register for the Individual Pass the Pope event and receive:
•ONE Holy Land Sweepstakes entry for completing at least 5 events inside of the series.
•Swag at the event completed (different at each event, related to our Christian faith)
•Custom finishers medal for EACH event completed. Collect all 7 medals to acquire a special message from God
•Goodie Bags from Sponsors
•Membership to view the All Things Catholic Resource Guide
•Unique Athletes Village
$34.95 through June 2nd, Midnight
$39.95 June 3rd - Event Day
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:
•Holy Land Sweepstakes Entry for EVERY event completed
•BONUS Holy Land Sweepstakes ENTRY if registered for series by September 24th, 2016
•Swag (different at each event, related to our Christian faith)
•Custom finishers medal for EACH event completed. Collect all 7 medals to acquire a special message from God
•Goodie Bags from Sponsors
•Membership to view the All Things Catholic Resource Guide
•Unique Athletes Village
Family registration is $175, for a primary family of 4 or more, 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 up to 40% of its total net proceeds. 30% will be donated equally between the 7 parish sites where the events start and finish. Parish communities who collaborate in marketing the initiative in their bulletin will receive 5% of each of their parish parishioners registration fee.
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, July 14, 4:30p-7:30p
St. Josephs Catholic Church, 138 W 1st St. Waconia, MN 55387
Race Day: Pass the Pope start: 8:30a
Little Lamb Mad Dash startL 10:30a
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.