Neighborhood Events
3. Bass Pro Cheering Challenge
Bass Pro hosts an annual marathon, typically held the first Sunday of November in which they invite neighborhoods to cheer on the runners. This event is an excellent way for neighborhoods to raise additional discretionary funds for their association.
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Process
Bass Pro will gather contact information for neighborhood associations through the City’s Planning and Neighborhoods Team who will then reach out to determine which neighborhoods will be participating. Each neighborhood association is assigned a location along the route to be stationed and cheer along the runners. Neighborhoods are encouraged to choose a “theme” to decorate their station and dress up as.
Awards
Neighborhoods compete for the highest place in the cheering competition. Neighborhoods are then awarded a cash prize based upon their placement. While the amount differs every year based on the amount of prize money allocated and the number of neighborhoods participating, each neighborhood that participates receives a minimum amount of a $250 prize.