Make your plans now to attend the third annual Bike with the Blue event at Lakeside on Saturday, May 13. Come to run in the 5K, compete in the all-ages-and-all-skills Civilian Bike Race, watch your kids in the awesome Ride with the Police, and watch DFW’s finest bicycle units compete for the coveted Bike with the Blue trophy.
Runners and adult bikers are encouraged to register now. (Participants in the Youth Ride need not register.) Helmets are required for all riders.
BIKE WITH THE BLUE
All times below are before noon on May 13
7 am | On-Site Registration / Chip Pick-Up |
7:30 | Kids Zone Opens |
8 am | Civilian Bike Race |
8:30 | 5K Run |
9:30 | “May the 4th Be With You” Costume Contest |
10 am | Bike with the Blue Youth Ride |
10:45 | Police Bike Race |
In addition to the running and biking, the kids will enjoy the Kids Zone’s games, music, and a photo booth while the whole family will appreciate the 17 dining establishments (plus 20 shops) in The Shops at Lakeside.
Proceeds from the event benefit Journey to Dream – Kyle’s Place, a transitional living program for homeless teens working towards independence.
Kyle’s Place is the only homeless shelter in Denton County to house and care for teens between 14-19 years old. While living at Kyle’s Place, teens work with family counselors, mentors who help with life skills, and have access to community resources.
Race routes will be posted soon here (last year’s routes available there now).
Awards will be given to the male and female winners, as well as the first three finishers in each age division. Each child who participates In the Bike with the Blue Youth Ride will receive a certificate.
Sponsorships for the event are still available! For more information about becoming a sponsor or vendor for Bike with the Blue, please call 972.874.3392.
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