(PRESS RELEASE) -- Las Vegas, Nev. – UFC® president Dana White, Hall of Famers Chuck Liddell, Forrest Griffin and Matt Hughes, UFC FIT Coach Mike Dolce, flyweights Joseph Benavidez and John Dodson, women’s bantamweight Miesha Tate, welterweight Tyron Woodley and Octagon Girls® will be in attendance at the Ulti-man™ 5k charity run presented by UFC FIT™ and UFC GYM® on Friday, July 4 in Downtown Las Vegas.
Ulti-man 5k Schedule of Events
Downtown Las Vegas
Starts and finishes at Hogs & Heifers Saloon, 201 N. 3rd Street
7:00 a.m. Ulti-man 5k check in starts · All participants receive an official Ulti-man race t-shirt and a medal
7:30 a.m. UFC FIT inspired warm-up · Led by UFC FIT Coach Mike Dolce and women’s bantamweight Miesha Tate
8:00 a.m. Ulti-man 5k run commences · Non-competitive event for participants of all ages and fitness levels
· The flat, easy 3.1-mile course runs through the heart of Downtown Las Vegas
· Runners and walkers will encounter three UFC FIT stations along the way
· UFC stars and UFC GYM coaches will be at the UFC FIT stations to encourage participants through the course
*All times PT
Participants are encouraged to register in advance at UFCFightWeek.com. Registration fee is $45 per participant (increases June 30 to $50). Registration will close at 8 p.m. on Thursday, July 3.
Assets: Ulti-man 5k sizzle video from UFC president Dana White available at http://www.ufc.com/media/ultiman-5k-promo.
For more information about the Ulti-man 5k run or to register, please visit www.UFC.com/fightweek-ultiman-5k-run.
About UFC International Fight Week™ UFC International Fight Week™ returns to the Fight Capital of the World July 1-6, 2014. The weeklong celebration includes something for everyone from entertainment and arts to charitable events, and, of course, all things UFC. The event will also feature for the first-time ever, two huge fight cards in one weekend in the UFC’s hometown – UFC® 175 and The Ultimate Fighter® 19 Finale. Other fan favorite activities will return including UFC Fan Expo, a pool party with Octagon Girls®, training sessions with fighters, a free concert, weigh-ins and more! Tickets and event details are available at www.UFCFightWeek.com. Stay connected with UFC International Fight Week news on Facebook (www.Facebook.com/UFCFightWeek), Twitter and Instagram (@UFCFightWeek).
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