College students from around the world are invited to participate in the College Cup competition held in conjunction with Grandma's Marathon. Sponsored by Lake Superior College's Virtual Campus, the College Cup event encourages college teams to compete against each other, while participating in the Grandma Marathon events in Duluth, Minnesota on June 16.
College students and staff are invited to form teams comprised of at least three race participants, with both genders represented. An unlimited number of participants on a college team are allowed. The top three times for each team, including at least one time from both the women's race and the men's race will be used to determine the winning times. College employees are also invited to participate, but only one of the race times per team may be from an employee. Separate team awards will be given for each race, the full marathon and half marathon. The deadline to sign up is Friday, June 15 at LSC's Expo Booth at Grandma's Marathon.
"We hope to generate a competitive and fun event, similar to a corporate challenge race, that will attract college students and employees," said Barry Dahl, LSC's vice president of technology and the Virtual Campus. "The College Cup provides an opportunity for students to display their college spirit while competing in a wonderful event."
For the last two years, LSC's Virtual Campus has offered for-credit, online courses to prepare students to run Grandma's Marathon, ski the American Birkebeiner and skate the NorthShore Inline Marathon. With more than 130 courses offered via the Internet, Lake Superior College's Virtual Campus is a leader in providing online college classes in Minnesota.
To qualify for the College Cup, teams and all participants must register for the event at: www.collegecup.info There is no additional cost, beyond the standard race registration fee to compete in the College Cup. Visit the LSC website for full details, including registration information and rules. Information is also available via e-mail at virtual@lsc.edu
With more than 4,800 students enrolled this spring semester, LSC is Northeastern Minnesota's largest two-year college and a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MnSCU) system. LSC provides a wide range of programs and services, including liberal arts and science courses for transfer, technical programs intended to provide occupational skills, continuing education, and customized training for business and industry.