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Mount Graham Annual Sacred Run

Apaches For Cultural Preservation
Announcing This Year's Mt. Graham Activities

Apaches for Cultural Preservation
the People's Voice ~ Tuesday, July 4, 2000

The Sacred Run, which has become an annual event, will be held on Saturday, August 12th, 2000.
This year, Wendsler Nosie and a few of the Spirit of the Mountain Runners will be making the entire journey from San Carlos to Mt. Graham, individually. Each will run the 100 mile journey at the rate of 20 to 30 miles each day, beginning on Wednesday, August 9th, 2000; and will meet up with the Mt. Graham Sacred Runners on saturday, August 12th, on their acscent up Mt. Graham.
It will be a test of endurance, strength, and faith, both physically and spiritually. Runners who plan to participate in either run, should contact Wendsler Nosie, phone: (520) 475-2454 or 2494 or call Ernest Victor, phone: 475-0766.

SPIRIT OF THE MOUNTAIN 5K RUN

The 2nd annual Spirit of the Mountain 5K Run is scheduled for Saturday, July 29th at 6:45 a.m. in downtown San Carlos. The Run and walk wil begin and end in front of the Education Building.
There will be a $10 cost for pre registration and day of race. No late fees. The cost covers the race or walk and T-shirts. Medals will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd finishers for both male and female for the 5K run. There will be overall trophies for 1st male and 1st female. First male and female walkers will also receive awards.
Categories include: 12 & under, 13-17, 18-25, 26-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50 & over.
This event is sponsored by the Spirit of the Mountain runners. The proceeds from the Run will help support the Mt. Graham Sacred Run scheduled for August 12th, 2000.

MOUNT GRAHAM SACRED RUN SCHEDULE

Day of Run: August 12, 2000
Saturday, August 5, 2000
10:00 am - 4:00 pm: exhibits and speeches
6:00 pm: entertainment
6:30 - 7:15: COBRE
7:30 - 8:15: Pasqua Yaqui
8:30 - 9:15: Cibeque
9:30 - 10:15: San Carlos
Monday, August 7, 2000
Sweat Lodge for Runners and participants
Tuesday, August 8, 2000
Sweat Lodge for Runners and participants
Wednesday, August 9, 2000
(*) Spirit of the Mountain runners begin journey
to Mt. Graham - 4 days of running, camping and praying
Friday, August 11, 2000
Holy Ground Blessing
Saturday, August 12, 2000
Sacred Run to Mt. Graham
Closing Prayer on top of Mt. Graham
Dinner
Sunday, August 13, 2000
Breakfast
Summit Meeting
farewell
(*) If you wish to participate in the Aug. 9th Run, you must be able to complete 25 to 30 miles each day. For the Aug. 12th Run, you should be able to run 1 to 5 miles with breaks in between.

All are welcome.

For more information contact:
Wendsler Nosie Sr.
c/o Apaches for Cultural Preservation
P.O. Box 766, San Carlos, Arizona 85550
Phone: (520) 475-2494 ~ FAX: 475-2494
Or Ernest Victor (520) 475-0766

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