Beat the Blues Winter Marathon through March 1

The Beat the Blues Winter Marathon is a free wellness opportunity being made available to northeast Iowa residents by Upper Explorerland Regional Planning Commission, Northeast Iowa Food and Fitness Initiative and WalkNEIowa.org. Participants can complete one or more marathons between now and March 1 for a chance to win a $50 gift card to a local sports/health business or recreation center of their choice.

Marathon activities that can be part of the event include running, walking, skiing, snowshoeing or biking 26 miles outdoors at the individual’s own pace, or play outside (create forts, build a snowman, sled) for 30 minutes to equal one mile. Participants can then record their mileage on the Mileage Log which can be submitted via email, mail or online. Both online and downloadable Mileage Logs can be found at WalkingNEIowa.org.

Visit WalkNEIowa.org to complete the online Mileage Log Survey or download a hardcopy of the Mileage Log Form. Downloaded forms can be returned via email (to abril@uerpc.org) or mail (to April Bril UERPC; 325 Washington Street, Suite A; Decorah, IA 52101). Mailed logs must be received by February 27 to be considered for the raffle prize. Emailed and online forms must be submitted by noon March 1.

For additional information about the Beat the Blues Winter Marathon, contact Safe Routes to School Coordinator April Bril at 563-382-6171 or abril@uerpc.org.