"We are not bound by tradition, nor are we limited to our own understanding or to the wisdom of men. In short, this is a very unusual university."
- President Kim B. Clark
BYU-Idaho community encouraged to participate in and volunteer time to Teton Dam Marathon
The Brigham Young University-Idaho community is invited to participate in and volunteer time to the Teton Dam Marathon scheduled for June 9. Registration forms must be completed and postmarked by May 31. Registration and volunteer information is available online at the Teton Dam Marathon Web site, http://www.dammarathon.com/.
Activities scheduled include a Half-Marathon, Relay, 10K, 5K and Family Fun Run. Half marathon participants must complete the half course in four hours, while runners participating in the full marathon must complete the course in eight hours.
There will be no race day registration or packet pick-up for the Teton Dam Marathon, Half Marathon or Relay. Late registration costs an additional $10 and participants may not be able to receive a shirt and medal on the actual race day. Late online registration closes at midnight June 8.
In addition to race participants, volunteers are a big part of the Teton Dam Marathon Events, as they help to continue to make this event a success.
Some responsibilities of a volunteer include registration, shirt and packet pick-up, handing out water and fruit and finish line duties. For more information, see http://www.dammarathon.com/.
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Brigham Young University-Idaho is a four-year private university located in Rexburg, Idaho. The university, which is affiliated with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, offers both baccalaureate and associate degrees; integrated degrees and internships that are tailored to fit students' interests; a year-round track system allowing more students to attend; and an extensive Student Activities Program that provides leadership and growth experiences. It is the largest private university in Idaho, with over 11,000 students enrolled for Winter Semester 2007.
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