Kanab hosts Mother’s Day 10K
By Daniel Ellison
Families from all over the state will be in Kanab May 11 for the annual Kanab Mother’s Day 10K race. If you are a mother, or if you have a mother, this is your official invitation to run one of the most scenic courses in southern Utah and “Make Mama Proud.” A rose will be presented to each mom as she crosses finish line. The 10K course begins at Moqui Cave just north of Kanab and follows Highway 89 through the narrow red rock canyon into Kanab with a finish at the Kanab City Park. There will also be a 5k race option that will start at the halfway mark.
The 10K is a long-standing Mother’s Day tradition for the entire family. The rose presented to each mother as she crosses the finish line honors all they do. Additionally, there will be a prize for the fastest mother-daughter combined time and the fastest mother-son combined time.
The race begins at 7 a.m., but racers must be at Jacob Hamblin Park, located at 100 E 500 N, by 6:30 a.m. to take a shuttle bus to the starting line. Walkers and runners must complete the first five miles of the course in two hours or less. Strollers will be allowed on the course, so moms and dads can run together with little ones.
The entry fee includes a t-shirt designed by Kanab artist Mikelle Stott; a post-race breakfast feast that includes a variety of fresh fruit, mini muffins, doughnut holes, and a variety of juices compliments of Glazier’s Market; and a raffle ticket for a drawing that includes great prizes from many community businesses. Custom trophies made from sandstone quarried near Kanab by Western Hills will be awarded three deep in each age division. You can also enter to win a guaranteed and paid entry into the coveted St. George Marathon.
Packet pickup will be in Kanab May 10 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Kanab City Office, located at 26 N 100 E. Register online at runnercard.com or download a registration form at kanab10k.com. Register by April 30 for the lowest price!
This is one of Kanab’s premier events as many businesses and individuals converge to create a sense of community. We want everyone to experience it. So run, walk, volunteer, or cheer. We will see you there!
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