The purpose of the RunPro Camp is to personally connect aspiring professional runners with the resources necessary to pursue a professional running career. The interactive camp will provide opportunities to:

* get to know other runners

* meet coaches and athletes from professional training centers

* learn about shoe company requirements for sponsorship

* determine what type of representation, if any, would be best

* find out about elite race recruitment and criteria for receiving travel expenses and prize money

* go over the USATF rules governing professional running and opportunities to represent the U.S. in international competition

Information will also be provided on topics such as health care, drug testing, community involvement, finances and taxes as they relate to professional running.

Overview

Date: July 14-17, 2011

Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota

Funding: Selected athletes will be provided with lodging, meals and travel reimbursement.

Lodging will be provided at: Hilton Hotel – 3800 American Boulevard East, Bloomington, Minnesota

Meals: Breakfast and lunch will be provided at the Hilton Hotel. Dinner will be provided at selected venues.

Air Travel: RunPro.com will provide a certain level of reimbursement for athletes who travel by air into the MSP International Airport. Note: A free shuttle is available from the airport to the Hilton Hotel in Bloomington.

Ground Transportation: RunPro.com will provide a certain level of reimbursement for athletes who travel to the camp by ground transportation.