2023 Run and Racket
Saturday, May 6, 2023
Past event
12:30 PM CDT
Midland, Texas
$16.90–$64.60 · 4 races
5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for a thrilling day of fun and fitness at the 2023 Run and Racket event on Saturday, May 6th, 2023, in Midland, Texas! This exciting annual celebration combines the thrill of running with the competitive spirit of pickleball, offering participants the choice to enter either a 5K or a 1-mile run, or dive into an engaging pickleball tournament. Whether you're a seasoned athlete or just looking for a good time with friends, this event is perfect for everyone!
Join us at the Bush Tennis Center located at 5700 Briarwood Ave. in Midland, where the action kicks off bright and early with packet pick-up starting at 7:45 AM. The runs will take place from 9 AM to 11 AM, featuring a scenic route through the beautiful Los Patios community and Holiday Hill Village—ideal for chasing that personal record! After the runs, get ready for an exhilarating pickleball tournament from 11:30 AM to 4 PM. Plus, all participants will receive a free ticket to an outdoor concert by Pat Green later that evening! Sign up now for a day filled with movement, camaraderie, and community support—all while benefiting the Permian Warrior Partnership. Don’t
Join us at the Bush Tennis Center located at 5700 Briarwood Ave. in Midland, where the action kicks off bright and early with packet pick-up starting at 7:45 AM. The runs will take place from 9 AM to 11 AM, featuring a scenic route through the beautiful Los Patios community and Holiday Hill Village—ideal for chasing that personal record! After the runs, get ready for an exhilarating pickleball tournament from 11:30 AM to 4 PM. Plus, all participants will receive a free ticket to an outdoor concert by Pat Green later that evening! Sign up now for a day filled with movement, camaraderie, and community support—all while benefiting the Permian Warrior Partnership. Don’t
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Races
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1 mile Run/Walk
Incl. $1.90 Fee & Pickleball Paddle
Entries closed10:00 AM CDT
$16.90
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5k Run/Walk
Incl. $2.80 Fee & Pickleball Paddle
Entries closed10:00 AM CDT
$32.80
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Pickleball Tournament- COMPETITIVE
Incl. $4.60 Fee & Pickleball Paddle
Entries closed12:30 PM CDT
$64.60
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Pickleball Tournament- RECREATIONAL
Incl. $4.60 Fee & Pickleball Paddle
Entries closed12:30 PM CDT
$64.60
Organiser's description
MIDLAND ATHLETIC COMPANY PRESENTS THE 1ST ANNUAL RUN AND RACKET!
As part Pat Green's Best of the West event, Run and Racket provides participants the opportunity to enter a 5k or 1 mile run AND then play in a pickleball tournament! If the double- day does not intrigue you, sign up for the run OR the pickleball tournament. YOUR CHOICE!
Run and Racket benefits The Permian Warrior Partnershiptrade mark (PWP). PWP is a veteran-focused, community-led initiative to proactively connect with all veterans and ensure access to quality resources and opportunities available in collaboration with the community. They aim to cultivate an integrated, resilient, and prosperous veteran community within the Permian Basin by improving veteran quality of life thus ending veteran suicide. Find out more HERE! https://www.permianwarriorpartnership.org
As part of the Permian Athletic Events Series we are happy to host an event that provides a unique challenge to our athletes but also provide opportunity to build community. We believe movement, relationships, and the outdoors are essential pillars of health and this event is a bullseye for all three!
REGISTRATION DETAILS:
ALL registrations (5k/1 mile/Pickleball Tournament) will receive a FREE TICKET to the outdoor Pat Green concert on then evening of May 6.
Sign up for both the RUN (5k or 1 mile) and the PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT and receive $15 OFF your total registration! Put both items in CART and the discount will automatically be applied.
When you sign up for PICKLEBALL you will be required to "MAKE A TEAM." Two people to a team! The first registrant will make a PASSWORD to share with the next registrant allowing that person to join the team!
Each category COMPETITIVE and REACREATIONAL will allow 16 teams. BOTH PARTICIPANTS HAVE TO SIGN UP TO COMPLETE REGISTRATION! We will accept the first 16 COMPLETE teams for each categories.
RACE DETAILS:
Date: May 6, 2023
EVENT SCHEDULE:
Packet Pick-Up 7:45am- 8:45am
Pickleball Check-in 11:00am- 11:25pm
5K and 1 Mile Events 9:00am-11:00am
Brunch 9:20- 11:00am
Pickleball Tournament 11:30- 4:00pm
LOCATION: BUSH TENNIS CENTER, 5700 Briarwood Ave., Midland, TX 79707
ROUTE: The 5k and 1miles route will cross Briarwood Ave. into the northern aspect of the Los Patios community. The course will venture south into the community of Holiday Hill Village. With limited turns, and plenty of straight aways, this course is perfect to secure a shiny new PR!
RACE PERKS:
Pat Green Tickets for ALL participants
FREE Pickleball Racket for ALL participants (first 300)
Medals for 5k and 1mile participants
Awards for Pickleball Tournament winners
Post Run and Pre Pickleball BRUNCH and REFRESHMENTS
HYDRATION: Water will be located at the START/FINISH area! In addition, there will be one water station on the 5k course.
EVENT PACKET PICK- UP:
Midland Athletic Company - 3326 N Midkiff Rd. Midland, TX 79705
Friday, May 5, 2023
10 AM - 6 PM
Bush Tennis Center- 5700 Briarwood Ave., Midland, TX 79707
Saturday, May 6, 2023
7:45 AM- 8:45 AM
VOLUNTEER INFORMATION:
We cannot throw these races without you! Volunteering provides an opportunity to serve participants at aid stations, on the course with directions/support, with post race food and drinks, etc. Need community service hours? We are happy to accommodate you!
Please email [email protected] and let us know if you would like to take part by volunteering!
As part Pat Green's Best of the West event, Run and Racket provides participants the opportunity to enter a 5k or 1 mile run AND then play in a pickleball tournament! If the double- day does not intrigue you, sign up for the run OR the pickleball tournament. YOUR CHOICE!
Run and Racket benefits The Permian Warrior Partnershiptrade mark (PWP). PWP is a veteran-focused, community-led initiative to proactively connect with all veterans and ensure access to quality resources and opportunities available in collaboration with the community. They aim to cultivate an integrated, resilient, and prosperous veteran community within the Permian Basin by improving veteran quality of life thus ending veteran suicide. Find out more HERE! https://www.permianwarriorpartnership.org
As part of the Permian Athletic Events Series we are happy to host an event that provides a unique challenge to our athletes but also provide opportunity to build community. We believe movement, relationships, and the outdoors are essential pillars of health and this event is a bullseye for all three!
REGISTRATION DETAILS:
ALL registrations (5k/1 mile/Pickleball Tournament) will receive a FREE TICKET to the outdoor Pat Green concert on then evening of May 6.
Sign up for both the RUN (5k or 1 mile) and the PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT and receive $15 OFF your total registration! Put both items in CART and the discount will automatically be applied.
When you sign up for PICKLEBALL you will be required to "MAKE A TEAM." Two people to a team! The first registrant will make a PASSWORD to share with the next registrant allowing that person to join the team!
Each category COMPETITIVE and REACREATIONAL will allow 16 teams. BOTH PARTICIPANTS HAVE TO SIGN UP TO COMPLETE REGISTRATION! We will accept the first 16 COMPLETE teams for each categories.
RACE DETAILS:
Date: May 6, 2023
EVENT SCHEDULE:
Packet Pick-Up 7:45am- 8:45am
Pickleball Check-in 11:00am- 11:25pm
5K and 1 Mile Events 9:00am-11:00am
Brunch 9:20- 11:00am
Pickleball Tournament 11:30- 4:00pm
LOCATION: BUSH TENNIS CENTER, 5700 Briarwood Ave., Midland, TX 79707
ROUTE: The 5k and 1miles route will cross Briarwood Ave. into the northern aspect of the Los Patios community. The course will venture south into the community of Holiday Hill Village. With limited turns, and plenty of straight aways, this course is perfect to secure a shiny new PR!
RACE PERKS:
Pat Green Tickets for ALL participants
FREE Pickleball Racket for ALL participants (first 300)
Medals for 5k and 1mile participants
Awards for Pickleball Tournament winners
Post Run and Pre Pickleball BRUNCH and REFRESHMENTS
HYDRATION: Water will be located at the START/FINISH area! In addition, there will be one water station on the 5k course.
EVENT PACKET PICK- UP:
Midland Athletic Company - 3326 N Midkiff Rd. Midland, TX 79705
Friday, May 5, 2023
10 AM - 6 PM
Bush Tennis Center- 5700 Briarwood Ave., Midland, TX 79707
Saturday, May 6, 2023
7:45 AM- 8:45 AM
VOLUNTEER INFORMATION:
We cannot throw these races without you! Volunteering provides an opportunity to serve participants at aid stations, on the course with directions/support, with post race food and drinks, etc. Need community service hours? We are happy to accommodate you!
Please email [email protected] and let us know if you would like to take part by volunteering!
Location
5700 Briarwood Ave, Midland, 79707, TX, United States
2023 Run and Racket
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