Billings, Montana, May 29, 2008 - Today St. Vincent Healthcare, Wells Fargo and the Billings YMCA are announcing some different twists to a 29 year tradition. Exciting additions to the Annual Heart & Sole Run will help families, friends and our community gear up to take part in the race at 8:30am on Saturday, June 14th, 2008 in front of St. Vincent Healthcare at 12th Avenue North and North 30th Street.
The 2008 Heart & Sole additions include: a new TEAM concept to get more people moving, a new 10K Walk added to the race, new partners and a new name for the walk that started the Heart & Sole 29 years ago!
TEAM/FAMILY Training, Registration, Discount and MOTIVATION!
Put together a team of 4 to 10 co-workers, friends or family members and receive a $3.00 discount per each team member. Teams are already signing up and training together!
10K WALK (6.2 miles): A new challenge for those who are ready to take more steps toward bettering their health and their goals!
TRIUMPH TREK: What was once called the ½ mile Stroll is now the Triumph Trek! This trek truly explains why the Heart & Sole exists today. Each year St. Vincent Healthcare Out-Patient Cardiac Rehabilitation encourages its cardiac and pulmonary patients to participate in this great event. This year we are inviting people of all ages and fitness levels to join us on our short circular route. It is not timed, and you can walk as far as you would like. Come join the fun and get education while you walk!
Proceeds from the H&S run serve two great missions: to provide scholarships for people with serious heart or lung problems who need supervised exercise programs but can’t afford them and scholarships for needy youth to enjoy the YMCA Youth Support Program.
NEW MAJOR PARTNERS: St. Vincent Healthcare, Wells Fargo and the Billings YMCA are teaming up in this effort to promote more TEAMS from across our area to join in on this great race and great day for our community. It’s a run/walk for everyone!
Family Fun, Prizes and Refreshments:
There will be family fun and entertainment all morning in Grandview Park, just north of St. Vincent Healthcare. Take part in free face painting and multiple free kids’ races all morning, age 12 and under. Prior to the start of the race there will be a special flag ceremony to celebrate Flag Day. You may view the Field of Flags from 9am – noon. After the Heart and Sole race, find your pennant and flag to take home with you.
So gather your friends, your family, your neighbors or your coworkers and team up to take part in the 29th Annual Heart & Sole Race!
Heart & Sole Run - Saturday, June 14, 2008
• 5K/ RRCA Montana 5K State Championship
For a third year the Heart and Sole 5K has been designated the official RRCA (Road Runners Club of America) Montana State Championship.
• 10K Run (6.2 miles)
• 2 Mile Walk
• 10K Walk
• Triumph Trek
Race Schedule
8:30 Shot gun start for all timed events
9:00 Park activities begin including fun activities for children of all ages
10:00 Awards ceremony with continuous awards throughout the morning
Registration Information
Online www.active.com
Enter “Heart & Sole” into the Active search box
Registration ends Thursday, June 12th
Team/Family registration not available online
In Person At the YMCA- through June 12th
In Person At St. Vincent Healthcare Lobby Thursday and Friday, June 12th and 13th
Register and Pick up T-Shirts from 10:00am – 6:00pm, June 12th and 13th
For more information call St. Vincent Healthcare Foundation at 237-3603 or YMCA at 248-1685, or to print a registration form, log onto www.svfoundation.org.
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