New Years Resolution (5K/10K Run and 5K Fun Walk)

January
5
Saturday

Author:

Loni McCloudAdministrative AssistantParks & Recreation

Summary:

Whether you are an avid runner, jogger or walker, the 5K and 10K Run and Fun Walk Series is great fun!

Last Updated:

9/25/2012

Time: 8:15 AM

Location

West Wetlands Park, 282 North 12th Avenue, Yuma, Arizona.


Whether you are an avid runner, jogger or walker, the 5K and 10K Run and Fun Walk Series is great fun! 

Medals

Gold, Silver, and Bronze medals will be given to male and female winners after each race. 5 Star Walker (New) - Participants who participate in 5 of the 6 runs (Moonlight Run included) will receive a plaque at the end of the series. 2012 City Champion - Winners will be determined by awarded points to participants who successfully complete at least three of the City sponsored series of 5K or 10K run. Participants may not transfer points from a 5K or 10K run. Award is given at the end of the run series.

Course Description

Most of the course will be run on paved and groomed trails, but sometimes the course may be rugged with graveled areas. Heavy duty strollers, such as jogging strollers are highly recommended for those participants that have small children with them. If you would like a more detailed course description, please call Adam Christensen at (928) 373-5241.

Female runner.

Admission

Age divisions for both male and female participants: (as of October 5, 2012) 9 and under, 10-12, 13-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80-89, and 90 and over.

The fee for pre-registration is $8 and the deadline is Thursday, January 3 by 1:00 pm. On-site registration and bib pick up starts at 7:00 am and closes at 8:00 am. The fee for on-site registration is $15.

White sneakers.Pre-registration may be done online, in person at City Hall, or by phone at (928) 373-5243.

(These links will take you to an external website that is NOT part of the City of Yuma official website.)

For More Information

If you have questions or require more information, please contact the Parks and Recreation Office.

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