On your mark: Gearing up for Montana Women’s Run and other May races
The Montana Women’s Run is gearing up for its 31st annual race, held May 12, the day before Mother’s Day in downtown Billings.
Women of all ages and abilities are encouraged to participate. In order to emphasize participation and health rather than competition, the motto is: “Bring a Friend: Walk it, Run it, Live it!” Enter online or download an entry forms at www.womensrun.org.
Last year’s run drew 8,700 participants and organizers are hoping to attract more than 9,000 this year for two-mile and five-mile courses, both departing from Second Ave. North in downtown Billings. Runners must pre-register by 6 p.m. Friday, May 11.
A Health Expo and Pasta Night precede the race at MSU Billings. The expo, which offers tips on fitness, nutrition and better health, begins at 4:30 p.m. and dinner is served at 6:30 ($10). This year’s guest speaker is Laurie Kelly, head volleyball coach at Rocky Mountain College and a longstanding advocate and leader for sports and women’s health in Montana.
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