UW-Madison Kinesiology Club plans 10th annual poker run/walk

UW-MADISON KINESIOLOGY CLUB PLANS 10TH ANNUAL POKER RUN/WALK

Continuing their tradition of making exercise fun and accessible for everyone, the University of Wisconsin–Madison Kinesiology Club has organized the 10th Annual 5k Poker Run/Walk co-sponsored by University Health Services (UHS).

The event, which will take place at 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 20, is open to the public. People of all ability levels and ages are encouraged to join in, get some exercise and try their luck at a hand of poker.

Each participant draws three cards when they register, then draw the two final cards of their poker hand when they cross the finish line. The grand prize goes to the participant with the highest poker hand, not the fastest time.

“People always have so much fun at the race that they forget they’re doing something good for themselves. It’s a great way to enjoy the outdoors, each other’s company, and have that healthy lifestyle that so many people want,” says Kimberly Pifer, Kinesiology Club president.

Registration starts at 4:30 p.m. at the Natatorium, 2000 Observatory Drive. The race begins at 6 p.m. The entry fee is $10, with proceeds benefiting Special Olympics and the Kinesiology Club of UW–Madison. The entry fee includes a T-shirt, food, beverages and a DJ. The event will take place rain or shine.

For more information, contact Kimberly Pifer at pifer@wisc.edu.