ST. GEORGE — St. George Races and the St. George Firefighters Association are joining forces to host one of the coolest races in town.
This year’s Moonlight 5K is set for Friday, June 9, at 9 p.m. at The Shores at Desert Color, 820 W Akoya Pearl St.
“This is an amazing way to kick off the summer,” Kirstin Williams, recreation coordinator for the city of St. George, said in a news release. “You can show support to our amazing firefighters — who will be spraying runners with water as they pass by — and get to enjoy a pool party at Desert Color right after the race.”
Runners of all ages are welcome to participate in one of the most enjoyable family activities of the summer. A portion of the proceeds from this event will benefit the Utah Burn Center and the St. George Firefighters Association, the news release said.
Packet pick-up will take place on the night and location of the race, beginning at 7 p.m. at the Lagoon at Desert Color.
Registration closes at 8 p.m. on June 9. To sign up, click here.
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St. George Races, a division within the Leisure Services Department of the city of St. George, 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 Washington County, the news release said. St. George Races also offers a variety of sponsorship opportunities for area businesses and utilizes the efforts of hundreds of volunteers.