Mustang Mile

Wednesday, May 17, 2023 Past event
9:30 PM PDT
San Luis Obispo, California
$10,500.45 · 1 race
5km

Event summary

Get ready for an exciting evening at the 11th Annual Mustang Mile on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at Cal Poly's campus in San Luis Obispo! This popular 5K fun run kicks off at 6:30 p.m. and promises to be a memorable event filled with energy, enthusiasm, and community spirit. Participants are encouraged to get creative with costumes, as there will be prizes for both the best outfits and the fastest times.

The Mustang Mile is not just about fun; it also serves a meaningful purpose by honoring the memory of Carson Starkey, a Cal Poly student who tragically passed away in 2008. The event aims to promote health and wellness by providing vital resources about alcohol poisoning and the dangers of binge drinking. Registration opens on April 25, with individual entries at $15 and group entries for four at $40. The first 250 registrants will receive a limited edition swag bag, including a Mustang Mile 2023 t-shirt! Join us for an unforgettable evening of running, community, and awareness, and make a positive impact together. See you at the starting line!

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  • 5k Run

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    9:30 PM PDT

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Organiser's description

ASI Events and ASI Intramural Sports is hosting the 11th Annual Mustang Mile on Wednesday, May 17 at 6:30 p.m.! This year, everyone's favorite 5K fun run will return to Cal Poly's campus and feature a costume contest!

Mustang Mile is presented by ASI Events and Intramural Sports in collaboration with Campus Health & Wellbeing, Friday Night Live, Fraternity and Sorority Life, and the WITH US Center for Bystander Intervention at Cal Poly.

Mustang Mile honors the memory of Carson Starkey, a Cal Poly student who passed away in 2008 from alcohol poisoning after a fraternity hazing incident. Mustang Mile hopes to provide health and wellness resources that educate students on the signs of alcohol poisoning and the dangers of binge drinking to empower them to act and help others in harmful situations.

Registration for Mustang Mile opens on April 25 through the Cal Poly Ticket Office, polytix.calpoly.edu/. Registration is $15 for an individual and $40 for a group of four. The first 250 people to register will get a limited edition swag bag with a Mustang Mile 2023 t-shirt and more!

Pick up your swag bag and race timing chip on Wednesday, May 17th from 4-6:30 p.m. As always, costumes are strongly encouraged! Walk or run, prizes will be awarded for best costumes and fastest times. See you at the starting linel

Location

Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, 93405, CA, United States

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