Run, walk, and roll to benefit Arizona Disabled Sports

Mesa, AZ – Lace up your running shoes and grease up your wheels for the first annual Run, Walk & Roll 5K/10K race will be held on Sat., Jan. 9, 2010 at Tempe Town Lake beach park, 620 N. Mill Ave., Tempe, AZ. Both 5K (3.1 miles) and 10K (6.2 miles) races will begin at Tempe Town Lake beach park and wind through the banks of the lake. Also included is a .5 mile fun run for kids 12 and under. Participants of all ages and ability levels are encouraged to register for both 5K and 10K races.

Registration begins today by logging onto www.RunWalkRollAZ.com. The cost is $25 before Jan. 6, $35 after. Children 12 and under participating in the .5 mile fun run cost $10.

All proceeds will benefit Arizona Disabled Sports, a non-profit organization that provides a wide variety of sports and recreation opportunities for individuals with all types of disabilities.

“In the downturn of the economy, it has been difficult to find financial support for our programs,” Executive Director of Arizona Disabled Sports Lane Jeppesen said. “I hope those who participate in this event would not only have fun but also realize they are giving our athletes the gift of competition all year long.”

Sponsorship and vendor booth opportunities from $100 on up are also being accepted. If you would like to participate or donate to the event, please contact Cindy Hunt at (480) 644-2863 or email cindy.hunt@mesaaz.gov.

Source: City of Mesa

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