Y Be Fit Palm Desert Challenge

Walkers, runners and triathletes are encouraged to sign up the Inaugural “Y Be Fit Palm Desert Challenge” on Sunday October 12th in Palm Desert.

The Y Be Fit Palm Desert Challenge is an event for every age and skill level. Events include in the 5K Walk/Run, 1K Color Run, or the Reverse Mini-Triathlon which includes a 5K run, 10-mile bike ride and ends with a 300-meter swim at the Palm Desert Aquatic Center.

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 at 11:00 a.m.

Registration fees are: Reverse Mini-Triathlon $75 through Oct. 11 and $90 on race day; 5K Run/Walk $35 through Oct.11 and $40 on race day; 1K Color Run is $10, while 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.; 5K Run/Walk at 7:15 a.m.; and the 1K Color Run at 9 a.m.

This fundraiser benefits Family YMCA of the Desert supporting youth programs

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.