7 Reasons To Run the Eric Zapata EZ5K April 16 in Kalamazoo
The option to double the distance, donuts, beer and plenty of uniforms are just a few of the reasons to signup for the Eric Zapata EZ5k in Kalamazoo on April 16, 2016.
- What: Eric Zapata EZ5k (and 10k) Run
- When: 9 a.m. Saturday, April 16, 2016
- Where: Kalamazoo Valley Community College, 6767 West O Ave., Kalamazoo
- How Much: $25 (+ service fee) Register online by April 14.
Kalamazoo Public Safety Officer Eric Zapata lost his life in the line of duty on April 18, 2011. His memory has been honored with the naming of a stretch of I-94 after him, a memorial on the Kalamazoo Mall, a foundation and even a beer.
Then there's the EZ5k. Not "easy." E-Z as in, Eric Zapata.
7 reasons you should run this race:
- Photo: kzenon, Thinkstock
Photo: kzenon, Thinkstock 1You can run with and not from the police.
- Photo: Bobby Guy
Photo: Bobby Guy 2Challenge yourself- go farther! You can run 2 loops to make it a 10k this year.
- Google Street View
Google Street View 3EZ Memorial Foundation. "Donations and sponsorships from this event are used to maintain a scholarship fund for students enrolled in law enforcement programs at Kalamazoo Valley Community College, Grand Valley State University and Grand Rapids Community College," according to their mission statement.
- Photo: PaulConte, ThinkStock
Photo: PaulConte, ThinkStock 4Will run for beer. Kalamazoo Beer Exchange has created EZ Ale. Does any other race have a beer named after it? I mean, is there, like a Boston Lager or anything?
- Photo: Cory Lum, Getty Images
Photo: Cory Lum, Getty Images 5Firefighter and Tactical Operator Challenge. Some emergency personnel will be competing in full gear.
- Photo: Justin Sullivan, Getty Images
Photo: Justin Sullivan, Getty Images 6There will be plenty of first responders on hand in case you need medical attention at the finish line.
- Photo: Meliha Gojak, ThinkStock
Photo: Meliha Gojak, ThinkStock 7Spring should have finally arrived by then!
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