Veterans Run, Bike, Roll Event set for April 6

March 25, 2019—DENTON, Texas— A fun run, biking and wheelchair event aimed at encouraging veterans to pursue fitness is set for Saturday, April 6 at South Lakes Park, 556 Hobson Lane.

The Veterans Run Bike Roll 2019 event begins at 7:30 a.m. with registration. A 3K fun run/walk begins at 8:30 a.m., followed by a 3K bike ride and a 1.2K wheelchair ride.

The event is free and open to the public. To register, visit http://bit.ly/RunBikeRoll2019.

“The Run, Bike, Roll event is open to everyone, whether they are a veteran or not,” said event organizer Ron Davis, Ph.D. “As a follow-up outreach program to this event, we will be offering sport management planning sessions, in which veterans will learn how to plan similar events.” 

Veterans who enroll in the Sport Management Planning Sessions, which will be held April 13, will receive financial support for their participation. 

Sponsors for the event are Texas Woman’s University and Project Injured Veterans Engaging in Sports Together (Project INVEST).

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