West-MEC and West-MEC Alliance Education Foundation to Host Community 5K Run/Walk in Peoria
WHAT: 2nd Annual West-MEC 5K Run/Walk
WHO: Runners, community members, families, students and educators
WHEN: Sunday, April 5, 2020 from 7:30 a.m. – 10 a.m.
WHERE: Rio Vista Park at 8866 W Thunderbird Rd, Peoria, AZ 85381
Glendale, Ariz. – Feb. 19, 2020 – Western Maricopa Education Center (West-MEC) in partnership with the West-MEC Alliance education foundation will host the 2nd Annual West-MEC 5K on Sunday, April 5, 2020 at Rio Vista Park in Peoria. Along with the race activities, the event will showcase West-MEC’s career training programs for high school and adult students. Funds raised from the event will support West-MEC student scholarships.
The 5K race will begin at 7:30 a.m., followed by a kids fun dash for ages 8 and under. Participants will receive a race bib, event t-shirt, and custom medal.
Registration for the race is now available. Discounts are available for early registration through March 14. Racers must register by March 29, 2020 to receive the commemorative race t-shirt.
The West-MEC Alliance is a nonprofit education foundation focused on the success of Western Maricopa Education Center (West-MEC) students. The foundation awards scholarships for industry certification attainment and helps to break down barriers such as costs for transportation, books, professional uniforms and specialty trade equipment for all students to be successful in completing West-MEC’s career and technical education programs.
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Event Date:
4/5/2020
Event Time:
7:30 AM - 10:00 AM MST
Location:
Rio Vista Community Park 8866 West Thunderbird Road Peoria, AZ 85381