: May 16, 2010
: Newton South High School Field House
: John R. Passarini Ed.D
: Katie Lynch Foundation
At the 2001 Boston Marathon, Katie Lynch laced up her custom made purple shoes and completed her personal marathon challenge. Katie trained for eight months and overcame several sports related injuries to walk 26.2 feet. Katie's grit, courage, and grace triumphed over adversity to not only achieve a personal best, but to challenge other athletes with different abilities to think like and feel like a champion.
The Purple Shoes Challenge welcomes athletes of all ages with physical and/or sensory limitations to set performance goals, train vigorously, and challenge themslves to wheel, walk or run their personal best half marathon.
The registration fee is $5.00.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER - Deadline is May 1st, 2010
Participate in the Purple Shoes Challenge Facebook Event
Purple Shoes Race Events
- 13.1 Feet
- 13.1 Meters (43 Feet)
- .131 Miles (691.68 Feet)
- 1.31 Miles (6961 Feet)
- The Sixty Minute Ultra Challenge
Schedule
| 7:30 - 8:00 | PSC Volunteers Arrival |
| 8:15 - 8:45 | PSC Registration/Check-in and Shirt Distribution |
| 8:45 - 9:15 | PSC Opening Ceremony |
| 9:15 | 60 Minute Ultra Challenge |
| 9:30 | 1.31 mile (11.5 Laps) |
| 9:45 | .131 mile (2.5 Laps) |
| 10:00 | 13.1 Foot |
| 10:15 | 13.1 Meter |
| 10:30 - 11:00 | Awards & Closing Ceremony (PSC & Half Marathon) |
| 11:00 | Soul Fire Barbecue Party (All Volunteers & PSC Athletes and Families) |
Dr. Passarini has taught individuals with disabling conditions for 39 years, and was Katie's physical education teacher and coach. He won the Disney Outstanding Teacher of the Year Award in 2003