MMT1 Foundation 5k Run

Saturday, November 11, 2023 Past event

11:00 AM CST

Fort Gibson, Oklahoma

$30.00–$40.00 · 2 races

5km, 1 Mile

Event summary

Get ready for a fantastic day of fitness and community spirit at the 2nd Annual Michael Moore Type 1 (MMT1) Diabetes Foundation 5K Run, taking place on Saturday, November 11, 2023, in the heart of Fort Gibson, Muskogee! This exciting event features a USATF certified 5K run/walk as well as a 1-mile fun run/walk, making it perfect for participants of all ages and fitness levels. The race kicks off at downtown Fort Gibson Park, located at Maple and Railroad, and promises a vibrant atmosphere as we celebrate Veterans Day—so don’t forget to wear your red, white, and blue in support of our heroes!

Join us for this meaningful event not only to challenge yourself but also to raise awareness and funds for Type 1 diabetes research. Medals will be awarded to the top three finishers in each age group for the 5K, and plenty of refreshments will be available post-race to keep the energy high! Make sure to register by October 18th to secure your guaranteed T-shirt. Early bird registration offers a great deal at just $35 for the 5K before September 15th, and $25 for the fun run

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Races

5k Run/Walk

Includes T-Shirt

11:00 AM CST

$40.00

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1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

Includes T-Shirt

11:00 AM CST

$30.00

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Organiser's description

PLEASE JOIN US ON NOVEMBER 9TH FOR THE 2ND ANNUAL MICHAEL MOORE TYPE1 (MMT1) DIABETES FOUNDATION. THIS 5K RUN/WALK AND 1 MILE FUN RUN/WALK WILL BE HELD IN DOWNTOWN FORT GIBSON AND WILL BE RUN ON A NEW USATF CERTIFIED COURSE THAT STARTS AT DOWNTOWN FORT GIBSON PARK AT MAPLE AND RAILROAD (SCROLL DOWN FOR THE MAP). THIS EVENT COINCIDES WITH VETERANS DAY, SO PLEASE WEAR RED, WHITE, AND BLUE IN SUPPORT OF OUR VETERANS. RACE TIMING BY I:40 RACE SERVICE AND MEDALS WILL BE AWARDED TO TOP 3 IN EACH 5K AGE GROUP. REFRESHMENTS WILL BE PROVIDED AFTER THE RUN.

ABOUT TYPE1 DIABETES AND THE MICHAEL MOORE TYPE1 (MMT1) FOUNDATION:

TYPE1 DIABETES IS A CHRONIC (LIFE-LONG) AUTOIMMUNE DISEASE THAT PREVENTS YOUR PANCREAS FROM MAKING INSULIN. IT REQUIRES DAILY MANAGEMENT WITH INSULIN INJECTIONS AND BLOOD SUGAR MONITORING. BOTH CHILDREN AND ADULTS CAN BE DIAGNOSED WITH TYPE 1 DIABETES.

MMT1 WAS RECENTLY FOUNDED FOR THE PURPOSE OF:

- RAISING FUNDS FOR RESEARCH FOR A CURE FOR TYPE1 DIABETES

- PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES FOR BOTH TYPE1 AND TYPE2 DIABETES

- PROVIDIONG FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO THOSE TYPE1'S THAT NEED IT.

REGISTRATION DETAILS:

SIGN UP BY OCTOBER 18TH TO GET A GUARANTEED T-SHIRT.

5K EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION - $35 BEFORE SEPTEMBER 15TH

5K AFTER SEPTEMBER 15TH TO RACE DAY - $40

FUN RUN EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION - $25 BEFORE SEPTEMBER 15TH

FUN RUN AFTER SEPTEMBER 15TH TO RACE DAY - $35