2024 Preventive Medicine Initiative: Heart & Sole 5K

🏃‍♂️ Race Update

• Sold Out: As of February 24, 2024, the 2024 PMI Heart & Sole 5K is sold out!
• Community Support: We are so thankful for the immense support from the community for this event.
• Email Details: The race committee will be emailing out details to prepare for race day.
• Look Out: Be on the lookout for those details!

🎉 About the Event

• Importance of Exercise: Join us for the 2nd Annual Preventive Medicine Initiative (PMI) 5K, where we’re showing you how to make exercise a part of your life!
• Community Celebration: The PMI 5K is more than just a run/walk: it’s a celebration of community, health, and making lasting lifestyle improvements.
• Finisher Festival: This year’s 5K will conclude with a finisher festival offering free snacks, drinks, games, and FUN!
• Success Stories: Last year, we took 224 participants from the couch to the finish line!

👟 Supporting the Community

• Mobility Clinic: A portion of our donation funds will support the Mobility Clinic at UTMB.
• Footwear Access: This student organization ensures that underserved individuals have access to proper footwear & footcare.
• Shoe Drives: As of December 2023, they’ve completed three shoe drives and donated over 600 pairs of shoes!
• Making a Difference: Your participation helps in providing shoes for those in need.

💻 Virtual Participation

• Virtual Option: For individuals unable to participate in-person, a virtual option is available!
• Virtual Bib: Registration includes a virtual bib with the opportunity to pick up a packet the week before the race.
• Finisher Stickers: All registrants will receive finisher stickers and prizes while supplies last after the race.
• Registration Closes: Registration will close on February 24, 2024 or when all spots have filled.

📅 Important Dates

• Event Date: March 2, 2024
• Shirts & Donations: If you cannot attend, please consider purchasing a shirt and/or making a donation.
• Recycling Policy: Shirts that cannot be picked up will be recycled 2 weeks after the event.
• Training Sessions: Dates for beginner-friendly training sessions will be announced soon.

📣 Follow Us

• Instagram: Follow us on Instagram @prevmedutmb for more details and updates.
• Official Website: For even more information about the race, please visit www.prevmedutmb.org.
• Public Event: This event is public, and participants do not need to be residents of Galveston or affiliated with UTMB.
• Pets: Strollers are permitted, but pets will not be allowed on the race course: however, they are welcome at the finisher festival.

👋 See You There!

See you at the starting line!