Mesa Meltdown 5K & 20K freestyle race, Saturday, March 9th, Skyway

Mesa Meltdown 5K & 20K freestyle race, Saturday, March 9th, Skyway

The final race of the Grand Mesa Race Series is Saturday, March 9th at Skyway.
5K/20K Freestyle
Start time: 11AM (simultaneous mass start for both races)

Registration begins in the Skyway parking area around 10:00 am, $10 for GMNC members, $15 for non members.

Thanks to our great sponsors – Rocky Mountain Orthopaedic Associates, Clif and Luna Bars, Craven’s Coffee, Justin’s Nut Butter, Kannah Creek Brewery, Rock Slide Brewery – we’ll have plenty of great prizes and drawing giveaways.

Hot soup and drinks for participants…don’t forget your own bowl and cup to help us reduce trash. Contact Tom Ela (970-434-9753) if you’d like to volunteer or email grandmesanordic@gmail.com

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