Fight the Bite 5K

• 5k Run:- Run 3.1 Miles

2017 Fight the Bite 5K and Community Resource Fair

The “Fight the Bite 5K and Community Resource Fair” is organized by the Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District and aims to raise awareness about:

• the dangers of mosquito-borne diseases in the Coachella Valley
• future threats from invasive mosquito species recently detected here
• tips on what can be done to prevent mosquito breeding and mosquito bites

This is the 2nd annual event and it is open to runners and walkers of all ages and abilities - families, friends, and colleagues are all encouraged to participate. 

Event details and schedule

The 5K Course

This is a runner and walker-friendly road race starting and finishing at the Palm Desert Civic Center Park.

Community Resource Fair - 9:00am - 12:00pm

We are inviting Coachella Valley community organizations to take part in a Community Resource Fair at the Palm Desert Civic Center Park. This is a great opportunity to learn more about city and county services, information on health related topics, and get some free mosquito repellent, a fly swatter, and other freebies!

Coachella Valley Rescue Mission Can Food Drive

The Coachella Valley Rescue Mission will be onsite collecting canned foods for their Easter Food Drive. Please bring any non-perishable items to their booth at our Community Resource Fair.

Registration: When and what’s included

$20 Registration until March 1st

$25 Registration until April 5th

$30 Onsite Registration on the day of the race, April 8th

Participants are encouraged to register online by Friday, March 31. All registered participants will receive a race shirt, race goody bag, and a finisher’s medal! People can continue to register online after March 31 but T-shirt sizes will be limited.

Awards 

Finisher medals for all 5K participants! The race will be professionally timed and awards will be given by age group, male and female, through 80+ years young.

12 & Under

13-15

16-19

20-29

30-39

40-49

50-59

60-69

70-79

80+ 

Early Packet Pick-Up 
Packet pick-up will be held on Friday, April 7th, at the District office – 43420 Trader Place, Indio, CA 92201, between the hours of 9:00am and 4:00pm.

Parking - Plenty of free parking available around the Palm Desert Civic Center Park.

Onsite packet pick-up – Begins at 7:00am. Late registration will also be available the morning of the race for $35 (cash only) at the packet pick-up table.

Race begins at 8:00am.

-) 2018 Race Information 


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