Posted By NzLehigh on 11 Feb 2009 02:16 PM
Is there a "walk" associated with this worthy event? With all the older folks in the area who are past "running" 5k (include myself in this category), seems like it would attract a large number of people who are ignored many road events in FL.
Ron
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SENT ON BEHALF OF:
Tia Freiburger
Informal Recreation Coordinator
Florida Gulf Coast University
10501 FGCU Blvd. South
Fort Myers, Florida 33965-6565
239-590-7702
www.fgcu.edu/campusrec
FGCU Campus Recreation is proud to present the following two events coming up in April:
The 3rd Annual FGCU Valor 5km Road Race and Trail Run will be held on Saturday, April 18th. Starting time for the road race is 7am and the trail run will begin at 8am. Both races start and finish at the FGCU Recreation Fields (new location this year). Registration forms are available throughout campus and at the Fitness Center or online at www.ftmyerstrackclub.com. All runners, joggers, and walkers are welcome, discounts to all FGCU faculty, staff, and students. All proceeds of this year’s event go to the Lee County Emergency Workers Charitable Fund, which helps out families of fallen firefighters and police officers. This event is co-hosted by the San Carlos Park Fire District and Estero Fire Rescue.
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NEW THIS YEAR…The first-ever FGCU EagleSprint Triathlon will be held on Sunday, April 26th. This brand new triathlon will consist of a 400 meter pool swim, 11 mile bike, and 3.1 mile run. The race will start at 7:30am at the FGCU Aquatics Center. Register as an individual or as a 2 or 3 person team relay. Registration forms are located throughout campus and at the Fitness Center or online at www.active.com (search FGCU). Discounts to all FGCU faculty, staff, and students. Note: there will be NO race day registration for the triathlon event. This event is hosted by the FGCU Tri-Eagles Triathlon Club.