April 25, 2024

Billy Mills 50th Anniversary 10K Gold Run To Be Held June 13th in Albuquerque, NM

SAVE THE DATE:  Saturday June 13, 2015

BILLY MILLS 50th Anniversary 10K Gold Run

The event is to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Billy Mills winning the Gold Medal in the 10,000 meter run in the Tokyo Olympics.

The race also serves as the kickoff to the USATF NM Association Grad Prix series.  (Must have NM USATF)

The overall male and female Native American Runner of each 10K age division will be crowned “Native American 10K National Champion.”

The run also serves as a gather for former Haskell runners and alumni to share time with Billy and each other.

Billy will be in attendance and possible photo and autograph opportunities will be available.

The event always concludes with a traditional pueblo style throw.

Attached is a race registration:  For those of you who prefer online registration, here is the active link.
http://www.active.com/albuquerque-nm/running/billy-mills-50th-anniversary-10k-gold-medal-run-2015

Schedule of Events

1.5 Mile Fitness Walk           7:00 a.m.

10K Runs                              7:00 a.m.

3K Run                                 7:15 a.m.

12 & Under 1K Run               8:30 a.m.

Toddler 300 meter dash       8:45 a.m.

Honoring of Billy Mills          9:00 a.m.

Awards                                9:20 a.m.

Traditional Pueblo Throw    10:00 a.m.

(Public is invited to the Pueblo Throw)

Special recognition and honoring of Billy Mills

USA TRACK & FIELD SANCTIONED EVENT

For more information:
Phone: (505) 710-3323
E-mail: SportsWarriorsTC@aol.com