THE FROSTBRITE FROLIC

Football season's final kickoff this weekend hails the kick off of the 2012 running season on the Prairie Striders calendar.

The Brookings running club is hosting its inaugural Frostbite Frolic at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, beginning at the Innovation Village community room, 2405 10th St. The event replaces the Jingle Bell Run and Potluck on the Prairie Striders calendar.

The new event is an opportunity for runners of all levels to connect with one another, go on short, social run, hear about plans for the 2012 season, and enjoy a chili potluck.

Club President Shari Landmark said the length of the non-timed run will be dictated by the weather that morning. A paved, one-mile loop will be used as the course.

The potluck will follow with chili and hot chocolate potluck. Participants are encouraged to bring other foods to share.

At the session, runners can sign up for training groups, hear about the 2012 Prairie Striders race schedule, and recognize past performances. There will be presentations to the Friend of Running and to the top points winners from the 2011 season.

A special attraction will be a slideshow of photos from Prairie Striders events dating back to the 1960s and 1970s. The photos have recently been digitized and help is needed in identifying the participants.

For more information, contact Landmark at 688.5386, shari.landmark@sdstate.edu.