Event Description
2018 WALK FOR HEARTS FEATURING: 5K/10K RHYTHM RUN
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2018 ANNUAL BED RACE
Annually, this event promotes cardiovascular health by offering community members the opportunity to enjoy a casual walk along a designated path or to participate in a chip-timed 5K and 10K run through the adjacent neighborhood.
The purpose of this event is to increase awareness of cardiovascular disease, engage the community in physical activity, and to provide quality resources that meet our community’s cardiovascular needs.
All proceeds benefit the Dr. Ravi Patel Foundation Fund.
BED RACE GUIDELINES:
Each team must have 5 people on a team that will actually race (4 runners, 1 rider, and may have 1 alternate). Must pay the registration fee.
Helmet for an adult person over the age of 18 who is hiding in the bed is strongly encouraged. Participants must be 18 years or older.
The rider must be lying flat on the bed, no standing will be permitted. The rider must be on the bed as long as it is in motion and may not help with the motion of the bed.
Team members cannot interfere with opponents during the race.
Team members may only push bed, no pulling.
Runners must wear adequate footwear such as running shoes, no sandals or open toes permitted.
The Race:
Beds must be raced foot first.
Plan to race a series of short races for the best time.
Awards:
Best teamwork, Best team costumes, Worst team costumes, Fastest team Slowest Team, Best in Show
Event details and schedule
2018 WALK FOR HEARTS FEATURING: 5K/10K RHYTHM RUN
Saturday, September 22, 2018
Midland College 3600 N. Garfield Midland, Texas
Check-In/Registration: 7:30a.m. Run & Walk Start Time: 8:30a.m.
2018 ANNUAL BED RACE
Saturday, September 22nd
Midland College 3600 N. Garfield Midland, Texas
Registration/Check-in: 9:00 a.m. Race start time: 10:00 a.m.
