West Texas BMX Race For Life

Name: West Texas BMX Race For Life
Start: 2024-09-24T18:00:00-05:00
End: 2024-09-24T20:00:00-05:00
Location: 2101 Cuthbert Ave, Midland, TX

Schedule

Tue Sep 24 2024 at 06:00 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

2101 Cuthbert Ave, Midland, TX | Midland, TX

You do NOT have to be a member of USA BMX to be apart of this race!!
Pedal bike race will be $10
Balance bike race will be $5
This race was started in 1981 when an avid 12 year old BMX racer, Todd Kingsbury, from Michigan discovered he had Leukemia. Like many BMXers, he had dreams of someday becoming a top pro in the sport. Unfortunately, this dreaded disease would keep Todd from fulfilling his dream. When Todd’s friends and the American Bicycle Association learned of his diagnosis, it was decided that an organized effort should be made to help in Todd’s “Race for Life.”
The organization and the family sport of BMX decided to pitch in and help by launching the Race for Life series, with all the proceeds going to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s efforts to help find a cure for kids such as Todd. An amazing $223,000 was raised that first year, with 130 ABA tracks putting on Race for Life events.
Proceeds from this race will be donated to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Grab your bike and a few friends, and come support an amazing cause!
Wear long sleeve shirt, pants, close toed shoes, and a full face helmet. Bikes can not have kickstands, training wheels, or pegs. Limited amount of loaner bikes and helmets available.