Billy Mills Run/Walk For Life

Sunday, August 27, 2023 Past event
4:00 PM PDT
Seattle, Washington
Free–$27.50 · 5 races

Event summary

Join us for the Billy Mills Run/Walk For Life on Sunday, August 27, 2023, in the vibrant city of Seattle, King County. This exciting community event is not only a fun run/walk but also a crucial gathering for suicide awareness and wellness. Participants of all ages can enjoy a day filled with activities, including the opportunity to meet Olympic gold medalist Billy Mills. The event features race distances suitable for everyone, with a free entry for all and a competitive adult race for just $25.

Get ready for a family-friendly atmosphere complete with resource booths, vendor stalls, delicious snacks, and fun giveaways! DJ Monie will keep spirits high while attendees savor hotdogs and treats from local vendors. Enjoy complimentary ice cream, snow cones, cotton candy, and popcorn throughout the day. Together, we aim to raise awareness about suicide prevention and support resources while fostering a sense of community. Don't miss this chance to engage, have fun, and make a difference!

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Races

  • 5.8k Adult Run/Walk

    Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt

    4:00 PM PDT

    $27.50

    Entries closed

  • 5.8k Elders Run/Walk Age 60+

    4:00 PM PDT

    Free

    Entries closed

  • 5.8k Youth 12-17 Run/Walk

    4:00 PM PDT

    Free

    Entries closed

  • 3.8k Kids 6-11 Run/Walk

    4:00 PM PDT

    Free

    Entries closed

  • 1.2 Mile Littles Ages 6 and Under

    4:00 PM PDT

    Free

    Entries closed

Organiser's description

JOIN US FOR A FUN RUN/WALK FOR LIFE ANNUAL SUICIDE AWARENESS AND WELLNESS COMMUNITY WIDE EVENT. MEET OLYMPIC GOLD MEDALIST BILLY MILLS (OGLALA). PRIZES FOR ALL AGE GROUPS, PHOTOS, AUTOGRAPHS AND T-SHIRTS. FAMILY FRIENDLY EVENT. RESOURCE TABLING, VENDOR BOOTHS, SNACKS, T-SHIRTS, LIMITED EDITION POSTERS AND GIVEAWAY ITEMS. DJ MONIE AND MASTER OF CEREMONY KASEY NICHOLSON WILL KEEP US ENTERTAINED WHILE WE ENJOY HOTDOGS, AND TREATS FROM UNKITAWA, AND URBAN NATIVE EDUCATION ALLIANCE. WE WILL HAVE A LOT OF FUN ACTIVITIES AND ENTERTAINMENT THROUGHOUT THE DAY. FREE ICE CREAM (SUGAR AND SPOON) AND SNOW CONES/COTTON CANDY, POPCORN AND OTHER FUN TREATS.

THE RACE IS FREE FOR EVERYONE, BUT ADULT COMPETITION IS $25.00 REGISTRATION FEE. MUST REGISTER 2 HOURS BEFORE EVENT BEGINS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THE COMPETITIVE RACING IN ALL AGE GROUPS.

THIS IS A SUICIDE PREVENTION AND AWARENESS EVENT. WE HOPE TO RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT SUICIDE WARNING SIGNS, PREVENTION AND RESOURCES FOR SUPPORT. ANY DONATIONS GO TOWARDS NATIVE WARRIOR ATHLETICS PROGRAM. UNEA IS A VOLUNTEER BASED, GRASSROOT, COMMUNITY ORIENTED AND YOUTH CENTERED NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION. WWW.URBANNATIVEEDUCATION.ORG https://runsignup.com/WWW.URBANNATIVEEDUCATION.ORG

Location

9600 College Way N, Seattle, 98103, WA, United States

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