Sunsplash Outdoor Fitness Festival
This is not just a bike ride, but, there IS a bike ride 
On October 17, 2009, the American Diabetes Association’s fall campaign takes on a new twist with three exciting sporting events all on one day. The focus is on outdoor fitness and underscores the importance of regular physical activity to good health and the prevention of type 2 diabetes. With Southeast Georgia and Coastal South Carolina’s mild year round climate, what better way to stay fit than to go outside for a walk, a bike ride, or a paddle in our beautiful waterways?
The American Diabetes Association urges individuals at all fitness levels to find a sport they enjoy and to engage in that activity at least 3 days a week for a minimum of 30 minutes.
To promote the Association’s health message, on Saturday, October 17, 2009, walkers, cyclists and kayakers will convene at the UGA Marine Extension Service Aquarium grounds for the Sunsplash Outdoor Fitness Festival following a morning of fitness activities.
Step Out: Walk to Fight Diabetes, American Diabetes Association’s signature Walk event, invites walkers to form company and family teams to participate in a 3-kilometer walk on a trail along the beautiful Skidaway River. Register now!
Tour de Cure, the Association’s signature cycling event, will feature either a 10-mile or 40-mile ride throughout Skidaway Island and The Landings. This event is open to avid cyclists and newcomers to the sport. Training rides for participants interested in the 40-mile ride will be taking place in advance of the Tour. Register now!
Kayak for a Kure invites paddlers of all abilities to bring their kayaks to Butterbean Beach, where the tide will take them down the Skidaway River for a 3-mile paddle to the UGA Marine Extension Aquarium. Paddling clinics for beginners will be held in advance of the kayaking event. Register now!
The culminating celebration, Sunsplash Outdoor Fitness Festival, will bring together serious athletes and reformed couch potatoes alike, for an afternoon of live music, great food and free health screenings and vendors.
Step Out: Walk to Fight Diabetes – 9:00 a.m. Registration / 10:00 a.m. Walk
Tour de Cure – 6:30 a.m. Registration / 7:30 a.m. Ride
Kayak for a Kure – 9:00 a.m. Registration at Butterbean Beach / 10:00 a.m. Paddle
For more information, please contact Suzanne Willis at suwillis@diabetes.org or 912-353-8110 ext. 3093.
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