Reduced Registration Still Available for 'Y Be Fit Palm Desert'

The following was submitted for publication on behalf of the Y Be Fit Challenge:

The Y Be Fit Palm Desert Challenge takes place next week on Sunday, October 12, offering families the opportunity to participate together in healthy activities while having fun. With a 1K Color Run, a 5K Walk/Run, and even a Reverse Mini-triathlon, there are options for every skill level and for recreational participants. In addition, the first 300 entrants for the First Bank 1K Color Run on the day of the event receive a pair of protective sunglasses.

The Palm Desert Civic Center Park is one of the most beautiful parks in the Coachella Valley and will serve as the hub of the Y Be Fit Palm Desert Challenge activities. The park is a perfect setting for the event and is also home to the Family YMCA of the Desert and the Palm Desert Aquatic Center.

“This is a great time of year to get outside now that our hot summer is cooling off, and a nice opportunity for families to reconnect and have quality time together after back-to-school rushing around,” said Sabby Jonathan, YMCA Board of Directors.

Following the finish of the Reverse Mini-Triathlon, the morning continues with a Health and Wellness Fair offering vendor and information booths, entertainment, and activities for all ages. The public is invited to attend the fair that concludes at11 a.m. Join us for games, music and health fair activities

Reduced registration fees are still available: Reverse Mini-Triathlon $75 through Oct. 11 and $90 on race day; Prime Time 5K Run/Walk $35 through Oct.11 and $40 on race day; 1ST Bank 1K Color Run is $10, YMCA members can participate in the 1K walk/run for $5. Start times are staggered with the Reverse Mini-Triathlon starting at 7 a.m.; Prime Time 5K Run/Walk at 7:15 a.m.; and the 1ST Bank 1K Color Run at 9 a.m.

This fundraiser benefits Family YMCA of the Desert supporting youth programs, and is sponsored by the City of Palm Desert, PrimeTime, 1st Bank, Klein/Clark Sports, Dick’s Sporting Goods, FG Creative, Desert Radio Group, Whole Foods Market Palm Desert, Claro, Desert Regional Medical Center, CV Weekly, Costco Wholesale and Burrtec. Additional sponsors include Precision Screen Printing, Jonathan & Associates CPAs, Rubio’s, Music Media Entertainment, Tri a Bike, Embassy Suites, Kaminsky Productions, Star Ortho and Dr. Van Voorhis.

For more information and to register please visit www.ybefitpdchallenge.org or call(760) 568-1441. Interested sponsors can contact Terri Bona at the YMCA office at(760) 341-9622.

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