Flatten the Curve Run, Walk or Roll provides opportunity to celebrate National Bike Month

St. George Races has found a way to incorporate the active lifestyle its residents embrace while staying on-brand with social distancing guidelines with its first Flatten the Curve Walk, Run or Roll. Participants are encouraged to use their feet or any non-motorized conveyance (bicycle, skateboard, scooter, roller blades, wheelchair) to accumulate as much mileage as possible during the month of May.

“This is our
city’s first-ever virtual race event. This means anyone can participate from
anywhere on their own timeline. We already have almost 500 registered from 30
states,” said Aaron Metler, Recreation Supervisor for the City of St. George
and St. George Races. “We are thrilled to provide a positive experience and for
everyone to have something to look forward to during the month of May.”

The event
ties in with National Bike Month, which encourages more people throughout the
United States to give biking a try. On a local level, the Southwest Utah Public
Health Department, the City of St. George, Washington City and the Southern
Utah Bicycle Alliance have collaborated to promote National Bike Month.

“We are so
pleased to partner with St. George Races and its Flatten the Curve virtual
event,” said Kye Nordfelt, President of the Southern Utah Bicycle Alliance
(SUBA). “National Bike Month is about encouraging people to ride a bike. This
virtual event provides a great incentive for activity and an excellent chance
for families to have fun together.”

Three
divisions include runners, walkers and wheels. You may enter any division and
track your mileage against the other competitors. Participants can earn as many
as six milestone buttons by reaching these benchmarks: 10 kilometers, half marathon
(13.1 miles), marathon (26.2 miles), 50 miles, 100 miles and 200 miles. Everyone
who participates will receive — by mail — a medal, milestone buttons and a
Flatten the Curve facemask.

“We want to
encourage participation more than anything,” Metler added. “This provides an
outlet for physical activity and optimism.”

Ten percent
of the $30 entry fee goes toward COVID-19 research.

About
St. George Races

St. George
Races hosts a variety of half marathons, 10K, 5K, kids runs, triathlons, bike events,
relays and other special events throughout the City of St. George and the
Washington County Area. SGR also offers a variety of sponsorship opportunities
for area businesses and volunteer opportunities for all who are interested.

About
National Bike Month

May was
established as National Bike Month in 1956. Celebrated in communities from
coast to coast, National Bike Month is a chance to showcase the many benefits
of bicycling — and encourage more people to giving biking a try. On a local
level, Bike Month activities represent a collaborative effort between the
Southwest Utah Public Health Department, the City of St. George, Washington
City and the Southern Utah Bicycle Alliance.