Festival of Fitness, Philanthropy set for April 10 – 13

April 7, 2008

The University of Texas at Tyler will hold the 2008 Festival of Fitness and Philanthropy April 10 – 13, Bob Hepler, director of recreational facilities, announced.

“Add variety to your fitness activities and support good causes,” Hepler said. “All UT Tyler staff, faculty, students and family members are invited to participate.”

Schedule of Events:

Thursday, April 10

Campus Mountain Bike Ride, 1 p.m. (Meet in front of the Herrington Patriot Center)

Bike Repairs, 3 – 5:30 p.m. (HPC Lobby)

Friday, April 11

Campus Adventure Race - Kayak, Mountain Bike & Run, Noon (call 903.565.5571 to enter)

ETMC Ropes Course, 7 – 9 p.m. (Call 903.566.5571 to sign-up)

Saturday, April 12

2 Mile Fun Run/Walk, 9 a.m. (Meet in front of HPC)

Campus Mountain Bike Race, 10 a.m. (Meet in front of HPC) Helmets Required

Walk a Mile in Her Shoes Event - Charitable event, 11 a.m.  (Call 903.566.7067 for more information)

Tread-a-thon Begins at Racquet & Jog – Benefiting the American Cancer Society, 9 a.m. (Call 903.565.5571 for more information) $10 Donation Required

Sunday, April 13

Tread-a-thon Ends, 6 p.m.

For additional information, call 903.565.5571.