Registration open for 9th annual Healthy High race
The 9th annual Healthy High 5k/10k and 1-mile run/walk will be held at the University of Maine at 4:20 p.m. Wednesday, April 20.
The race, which begins at UMaine’s New Balance Student Recreation Center, promotes health and wellness for members of the university and surrounding community.
Early registration fees for the 5k are $5 for students, $20 for non-students. Early fees for the 10k are $10 for students, $25 for non-students. The 1-mile run/walk is free and will begin at 4:30 p.m. Registration is available online or in the Memorial Union, Room 235.
Race day registration fees for both the 5k and 10k races are $10 for students and $25 for non-students.
Proceeds benefit the UMaine Bodwell Center for Service and Volunteerism and the Black Bear Exchange food pantry and clothing exchange. In addition, donations of used footwear will be collected for Soles4Souls.
Prizes and T-shirts will be awarded to 5k and 10k participants. UMaine employees who take part will earn RiseUP wellness points.
Volunteer opportunities are available on race day from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
For more information about volunteering, email Mamie Clarke, mamie.clarke@umit.maine.edu.
For more about the event or to request a disability accommodation, visit the race website, call the Student Wellness Resource Center at 581.1423 or email christopher.walters@umit.maine.edu.