KATIE SPOTZ RUNS 4 WATER
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7:40 am on Tuesday June 29th
7:40 am on Tuesday June 29th
Katie has announced her latest challenge, Run4Water. On June 21, Katie will begin her journey running 11 ultra-marathons for 11 days consecutively by running across Ohio from Cincinnati to Cleveland. Since Katie is Ohio's own (from Mentor, Ohio), a water warrior and Rotary alumnus, supporting her in her runs across Ohio is a given for Ohio Rotary Clubs! See the locations below and listen to the live stream on the radio at www.wqkt.com at 7:40 am on Tuesday, June 29th.
Many of you have had the honor of meeting Katie Spotz, is an endurance athlete, charitable ambassador, author, world-record holder and Rotary Ambassadorial Scholar. Her accomplishments include five Ironman triathlons, cycling across the country, a 325-mile river swim, running 100 miles nonstop in under 20 hours, and a solo row across the Atlantic Ocean attaining the world record for the youngest ever solo ocean rower and the only American to row solo from Africa to South America.
In 2020, Katie became the 1st person to run nonstop 138-miles nonstop across Maine in 33 hours, raising $26,000 for a clean water project in Tanzania. In preparations, Katie became the 1st woman to run nonstop across Vermont and New Hampshire. Katie was awarded the Elite Female Athlete of the Year for 2020 by the U.S. Coast Guard.
Throughout her adventures, Katie isn’t just seeking to make history. She is also raising money for safe drinking water projects around the world. To date, more than 25,000 people have gained access to clean water through her challenges and events, getting closer to creating a world where everyone, everywhere has clean, safe water.
Cleveland
WHO: Rotary Club members and running enthusiasts
WHAT: Join Katie Spotz as she attempts to set a new world record (full media release here).
WHEN: July 1st, 2021
MORNING EVENT
The public is invited to run with Katie for the first 1-½ miles in true Forrest Gump style. Then return to the starting point to complete a 5K. Free coffee and bagels for runners and non-runners!
TIME: General public and runners arrive 7:45 and depart at 8:00am
LOCATION: Red Lock Trailhead (1175 Highland Rd., Sagamore Hills, OH, 44067)
AFTERNOON EVENT
Celebrate with Katie as she completes her world record setting event! Refreshments provided.
TIME: Between 4:00 - 5:00pm
WHERE: Edgewater Park, Cleveland
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