Celebration or Boise State Football? You don't have to choose!
What an exciting day for Boise! The Bronco Football home opener and the St. Luke's Women's Fitness Celebration both fall on September 25th. Don't worry, you don't have to choose!
How we are making it easy for you:
Register for the 5K and get your shirt printed on Bronco Blue. Deadline for the blue shirt is August 15th.
Catch the "Destination: Bronco Nation" shuttle from Ann Morrison Park directly to the Stadium
There will be time for tailgating having already accomplished your exercise for the day. The Celebration Awards Ceremony ends promptly at 12 noon.
Volunteers, most shifts are finished by 12 noon! You too are welcome to enjoy the shuttle to Boise State.
Entry Scholarships Available!
Do you know a woman or child who could benefit from participation in the Celebration 5K Run, Walk & Stroll?
Entry Scholarships are generously provided by Franz Family Bakeries and Elks Rehab Hospital.
Contact the Celebration office to more information on the Scholarship program.
5K
RUN/WALK/STROLL
BOISE IDAHO USA
A
Celebration of Women & Girls in Fitness & Sport - The
Spirit of the Celebration!
The 5K Run, Walk & Stroll, which happens each September
in Boise Idaho, is one of the largest women's run/walks
in the USA. The Celebration was founded to inspire healthy
attitudes in participants so that it reaches their families
and communities. Every September thousands of women
and girls of all ages and abilities line up in downtown Boise to experience Celebration
camaraderie in a very supportive environment. Grandmothers or girl scouts, elite runners
or stroller moms, they all compete on the same course,
on the same day. This has become a unique and beloved Idaho event.
Now in its eighteenth year, the Celebration has inspired
thousands of participants to continue to exercise throughout
the year. On Saturday, September 25th, 2010, the inspiration
will continue when women and girls from throughout Idaho
and the U.S. line up at the Start Line
to celebrate for their own reasons.
Participants make their way along the course from the
Idaho State Capitol to the beautiful surroundings of
Ann Morrison Park located on the banks of the Boise
River. Here the participants and volunteers
are treated to food and entertainment at the Finish
Line Party.
The event is for
walkers, runners or strollers. There is no time limit
to complete the course, and every year the "over 70's" age group impresses and inspires thousands.
These incredible ladies are recognized on stage during
the Awards Ceremony with a dance, a rose and medal. We truly
honor them.
As quoted by an over 70 year old participant, Maxine, "I am so proud of the medal. Thank you very much for
giving it to me. It's the first medal I have ever received."
In addition to those that participate for fun and companionship,
the event also attracts an elite field of competitive
runners, race-walkers and wheelchair athletes from Idaho
and around the country. This impressive field of elite
athletes includes wheelchair athlete Candace Cable who
has 6 Boston Marathon wheelchair championships and Louise
Sauvage who is the two time International Female Wheelchair
Athlete of the Year. The list of past run winners includes
Amy Yoder-Begley, Elva Dryer, Boise native Cori Mooney, and Libbie
Hickman. see
Elite Athletes for past winners.
In closing, take the sneakers out of the closet, call
your friends, co-workers, your mother, sister, aunt
and cousins, watch for your entry form and make sure
you are included in the 2010 St. Luke's Women's Fitness Celebration.
