Heard Museum
December 1, 2007
“Yéego!” or “try harder!” in Navajo will be the rallying cry at an inaugural event to promote wellness in the West Valley. Running with the Heard: Yéego!, presented by Arrowhead Lexus, is a race, walk and kids’ fun on Saturday, December 1, 2007, at Heard Museum West in Surprise.
“Race day” registration starts at 6 a.m., and the first race will begin at 7:30 a.m. The event includes a 10K run, 5K run/walk, a 1-mile fun walk and a kids’ 100-yard dash. Categories for the 10K run are grouped by age, beginning with age 8-12 youths on up to age 75 and older.
Kate Cox, director of operations at Heard Museum West says that the event was created to raise awareness about the importance of health and wellness in West Valley communities. “We also want to raise awareness of the epidemic of type 2 diabetes, especially in the American Indian population,” says Cox. Holding the race during the holiday season also should draw attention to diet and nutrition, she adds.
American Indian runners are expected to be on-hand for the start of the various races.
An estimated 400 to 500 runners are expected to run with the Heard during Yéego!, which coincides with the final day of the 6th Annual Surprise Party, says Cox. Winners in the first three positions of each category will win medals by age group and gender, and all participants will receive ribbons.
Nutritious snacks will be available for participants. Race participants will also receive free admission to the museum with their race bib.
“This event contributes to our mission at Heard Museum West to educate the public by raising funds for children’s education programming here,” says Cox. “This will benefit all children in the West Valley.”
Entry fees are: $18 until November 1, $20 until November 30, $25 race day, “sleep-in” entry $18 (participants receive a T-shirt and goody bag but don’t have to run). Kids’ dash for ages 2-7 is free.
Register online at active.com or click here for a downloadable entry form. Entry forms are also available at all three Heard Museum locations.
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