Event Description
Welcome to the home of this years Fit for Fun 5K!
All proceeds from this event will benefit the UNM Healthy & Fit Children’s Clinic to combat childhood obesity within our community. The Fit for Fun 5K provides a unique opportunity to address the needs of our community, while encouraging health and bringing awareness to an issue that affects many individuals in our community. The steps we take today can lead to a healthier tomorrow. So let us take these steps together as we create a healthy future for generations to come!
Event details and schedule
This years Fit for Fun 5K is scheduled for February 24th. Registration will open at 7:30am, with the race beginning at 9:00am (day of registration will be available). Registration will be located on the first floor of the Domenici West building (1001 Stanford Dr NE). Look for signs! The course of the race will follow the path of UNM North Golf Course and make cuts through UNM North Campus (maps will be provided day of the race). Water stations will be available at check-in and the halfway point of the race but it is encouraged to also bring your own source of refreshment. Parking will be available at M LOT, the large parking area north of UNM Hospital. Please do not park at the golf course as those spots are reserved for individuals playing golf. Waivers will be available during check-in on the day of the event. It is important that every individual signs a waver before participating in the event. An ID is not required for participating in the event but may be helpful during check-in for registration purposes. Please dress in layers as the weather may be “chilly”. We will also be having 1K walk for children under the age of 12 for free and scholarship oppurtunity for some families (Please call UNM Healthy & Fit Childrens clinic for more details).
Walking is more than welcome, as are our four-legged friends! We just ask that if you do bring your dog, to please keep them on leash.
This year we will raffling off two Fit Bits and Heatlhy Baskets! Every participatnt who registers will recieve an automatic entry into the raffle. Raffle tickets will be available the day of the event f 1 ticket for 2 dollars or 3 tickets for 5 dollars. Shirts will also be availbe in limmited supply (sizes will vary) so get there early!
If there are any specific questions please feel free to email Joseph Dinallo at jdinallo@salud.unm.edu, and expect a response within 3 days. We look forward to seeing you there!
