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Sabre Alumni & Friends Cross Country Meet

Date
August 1, 2026
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4th Annual - Sabre Alumni & Friends Cross Country Meet - August 1st, 2026
Benefitting the Sartell CC Team and the Rustie Froemming Memorial CC Scholarship

Register today for the 4th Annual Sabre Alumni & Friends Cross Country meet! The goals of the meet are to celebrate our great Sabre CC tradition, connect with old teammates and coaches, and have fun competing on the Sabre Run home course!

The Alumni & Friends CC meet will serve as a fundraiser for the the Sabre CC team and the Rustie Froemming Memorial CC Scholarship. Coach Froemming, who died unexpectedly in 2020, was integral to the success of the Sabre CC program and the personal and athletic success of many alumni. 

Sabre Alumni & Friends Cross-Country Meet details:

  • Saturday, August 1st, 2026 - 9:00am 
  • Sabre Run CC course: between the (current) Sartell Intermediate and Middle School
  • Meet schedule (all Meet activities at the Sabre CC course):
    • Check-in and Day-of Registration - 7:30-9:00am: located at start/finish line
    • 5K run-walk - 9:00am: open to all Alumni & Friends (spouses/partners, non-CC SHS alumni, parents, family, teachers, community members, etc.)
    • Family Fun Run-  approx. 9:45am: perfect for the smaller kiddos and their family members; following the last 5K race finishers. We will run two Fun Runs - and distances - to accommodate younger and older kiddos. 
  • Post-race Reception & Happy Hour:
    • Reception - approx.10:15am: Immediately following the Meet & Family Fun Run, including post-race refreshments and a brief program
    • Informal Post-race Happy Hour - : Blue Line Sports Bar & Grill - 1:00 - 4:00pm: celebrate your race results! No formal program, just a dedicated time/place for folks to meet, come and go as your schedule allows 
  • Meet Registration:
    • $25 per individual 5K registration (+ processing fee); $10 off when you register 2 or more 5K racers! 
      • Family Fun Run is FREE; no registration necessary 
      • Pre-registration is preferred for planning purposes, but race-day registrations also welcomed! 
    • Aluminum Sabre CC branded water bottle: $15 - stay refreshed and represent the program!

Ways you can participate in the Sabre Alumni & Friends CC Meet:

  • Register for the Meet - you can race, jog, walk, or stroll - all abilities welcomed!
  • Donate: Whether or not you're running, please consider making a donation. Parents, ISD 748 staff, community members, non-CC SHS alumni, and CC alumni who choose not to run can also make a donation - click the Donate button above!
    • If you are interested in making a larger private, company, or in-kind donation, contact the Alumni Meet Planning chair (info below)
  • Aluminum Sabre CC branded water bottle: if you cannot pick up your bottle on race day, we can mail your bottle for a processing fee or drop off your bottle at your home (if you're in Sartell area)
  • Spread the word about the Alumni & Friends Meet to your former teammates and anyone else - ALL are welcome!
If you have any questions about the meet or donations, please contact Ben Weihrauch (‘97), chair of the Alumni Meet Planning Committee, at ben.weihrauch@colorado.edu or 507-469-9082.
We look forward to hosting you at the Sabre Alumni & Friends CC Meet on Saturday, August 1st, 2026! GO SABRES!

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Weather

Typical Conditions

It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.

Typical High

80°

Typical Low

58°

Based on US Climate Normals data from Rice, 9 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 6:01 AMSunset 8:47 PMDaylight 14h 46m

Host City

About Sartell, MN

Population

19,620

as of 2023

Elevation

1,086 ft

Nearest Airport

STC

Saint Cloud Regional Airport · 9 mi

Major Hub

MSP

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field · 71 mi

Time Zone

Central Time

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What is the Sabre Alumni & Friends Cross Country Meet?
Sabre Alumni & Friends Cross Country Meet is a running race held in Sartell, Minnesota on August 1, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
When and where is the Sabre Alumni & Friends Cross Country Meet?
Saturday, August 1, 2026 in Sartell, Minnesota at 627 3rd Ave N, Sartell, MN. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
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Sabre Alumni & Friends Cross Country Meet

Aug 1, 2026

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