Chelise Foster, a Colorado Springs native, has always been an advocate for the area’s trails and outdoor spaces. After 
the 2012 Waldo Canyon Fire, she launched the Waldo Waldo 5k to help with rebuild efforts. After several years of the event’s success, Chelise helped raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for charities that contributed to these continued restoration efforts. In 2019, she launched a brand-new 5k event in Garden of the Gods Park.
Topics Discussed
- How the Waldo Waldo 5k came to be
- Chelise’s desire to make an impact
- Creating a new area event that appeals to a wide audience
- Showcasing local businesses and nonprofits
- Chelise’s passion projects
- Finding your own slice of Colorado Springs
- Pooling your resources to market a new event
- The importance of being detail-oriented and accepting feedback
- Curating your passions
Links and Resources
- The Gallop 5k
- Rocky Mountain Field Institute
- Trails and Open Space Coalition
- Elope
- Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site
- Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center
- UpaDowna
- City of Colorado Springs Parks & Recreation Department
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