Virtual MT Women’s Run offered
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MONTANA – “Run it. Walk it. Live it.” The motto of the Montana Women’s Run expresses much more in regard to a virtual race. During a time of uncertainty and inactivity, it becomes an opportunity for healthy activity and for participation in an important event that raises funds for community organizations that focus on fitness and women and children’s health issues.
The Montana Women’s Run board announced that because of concerns about the potential spread of the COVID-19 virus, the run will be an entirely virtual event this year. The Montana Women’s Run virtual race will be held, as is traditional, on the day before Mother’s Day, May 9.
Women are encouraged to register online at womensrun.org for either the two-mile or five-mile event. Deadline for registration is May 7.
Participants are encouraged to get out the door and get into shape to complete a run or walk at a time and location of their choosing. Participants can also form teams as a part of Team Up, which encourages others to participate. If the team runs or walks together, individuals need to follow safe social distancing guidelines. Team-Up registration deadline is May 3.
Every participant will receive the traditional, specially designed long sleeve T-shirt, a race number and fun swag. All race packets will be mailed, unless safe options can be found for in-person packet pickup.
Unfortunately, all ancillary events of the run have been canceled, including the getting started clinics, kids’ run, kick-off dinner and post-run celebration.
An important part of the Montana Women’s Run is the huge impact the tens of thousands of participants have had over the years by enabling the event to contribute over $1,360,000 to important community needs and worthwhile causes. Being able to continue this community support is more important than ever this year. Get more details on the Montana Women’s Run website and follow the fun contests on Facebook and Instagram.
