Flatten the Curve Run, Walk or Roll
provides opportunities to celebrate
National Bike Month
ST. GEORGE — St. George Races has found a way to incorporate the active lifestyle its residents embrace while staying on-brand with social distancing guidelines with its first Flatten the Curve Walk, Run or Roll. Participants are encouraged to use their feet or any non-motorized conveyance (bicycle, skateboard, scooter, rollerblades, wheelchair) to accumulate as much mileage as possible during May celebrating National Bike Month.
“This is our city’s first-ever virtual race event. This means anyone can participate from anywhere at their own pace. We already have almost 500 registered from 30 states,” said Aaron Metler, Recreation Supervisor for the City of St. George and St. George Races. “We are thrilled to provide a positive experience and for everyone to have something to look forward to throughout the month of May.”
The event ties in with National Bike Month, which encourages more people throughout the United States to give biking a try. On a local level, the Southwest Utah Public Health Department, the City of St. George, Washington City, and the Southern Utah Bicycle Alliance have collaborated to promote National Bike Month.
“We are so pleased to partner with St. George Races and its Flatten the Curve virtual event,” said Kye Nordfelt, President of the Southern Utah Bicycle Alliance (SUBA). “National Bike Month is about encouraging people to ride a bike. This virtual event provides a great incentive for activity and an excellent chance for families to have fun together.”
Three divisions include runners, walkers, and participants on wheels. You may enter any division and track your mileage against the other competitors. Participants can earn as many as six milestone buttons by reaching these benchmarks: 10 kilometers, half marathon (13.1 miles), marathon (26.2 miles), 50 miles, 100 miles, and 200 miles. Everyone who participates will receive — by mail — a medal, milestone buttons, and a Flatten the Curve facemask.
“We want to encourage participation more than anything,” Metler added. “This provides an outlet for physical activity and optimism.”
Ten percent of the $30 entry fee goes toward COVID-19 research.
For more information visit www.sgcity.org/sportsandrecreation/races/flattenthecurve
