Billy Mills Run/Walk for Life 2026

Billy Mills Run/Walk for Life 2026 Race Information

<p>Join Urban Native Education Alliance for our Billy Mills Run/Walk for Life, an annual suicide awareness and wellness community-wide event. We will also have a back-to-school drive! (Grab your supplies while they are still available!)</p> <p>Meet Olympic Gold Medalist Billy Mills (Oglala). Prizes for all age groups, photos, autographs, and T-shirts. Family-friendly event. Resource tabling, snacks, limited edition posters, and giveaway items.  We will have a lot of fun activities and entertainment throughout the day.  </p> <p><span style="background-color:rgb( 236 , 202 , 250 )">This year, we have added a boxing and lacrosse showcase for youth and the community to participate in!</span></p> <p>Featured speaker: Billy Mills</p> <p>DJ Big Rez, MC &amp; live entertainment included!!</p> <p>Free ice cream, popcorn, and other fun treats</p> <p><span style="background-color:rgb( 241 , 196 , 15 )">The race is free for all participants</span></p> <p><strong>T-SHIRTS: </strong></p> <p>Youth (Under 18) - T-shirts are free and included with the event</p> <p>Adults (Over 18) - T-shirts are available for a $15 suggested donation </p> <p><span style="text-decoration:underline"><strong>Overview of the Run: </strong></span></p> <p>North Seattle College - 9600 College Way North, Seattle, WA 98103</p> <p><em>Registrations, activities, performers, resource tables, food, and much more will be in the courtyard! </em> </p> <p><em> Please see the map of North Seattle College to see the run/walk route:</em> <a title="2026 Billy Mills Map " href="https://canva.link/ueshlcc371a6jt7" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">2026 Billy Mills Map </a></p> <p><span style="background-color:rgb( 248 , 202 , 198 )"><strong>POETRY CONTEST INFORMATION:  </strong></span></p> <p><a title="Billy Mills: Poetry Guidelines Flyer" href="https://canva.link/9a0c2g0skjrjitp" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Bil</a><a title="Billy Mills: Poetry Guidelines Flyer" href="https://canva.link/9a0c2g0skjrjitp" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">ly Mills: Poetry Guidelines Flyer</a></p> <p><strong>Theme: &#34;Be Like Billy&#34;</strong></p> <p>1st Place Children (5-9) $500</p> <p>1st Place Youth (10-17) $1000</p> <p>1st Place Adult (18&#43;) $500</p> <p>Runner-Up Prizes for All </p> <p>For more information, contact: <a href="mailto:UNEACHAIR&#64;gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">UNEACHAIR&#64;gmail.com</a></p> <p><span style="background-color:rgb( 248 , 202 , 198 )"><strong>Any donations go towards the Native Warrior Athletics Program. </strong></span></p> <p><span style="background-color:rgb( 248 , 202 , 198 )"><strong>This is a SUICIDE PREVENTION and AWARENESS EVENT. We hope to raise awareness about suicide warning signs, prevention, and resources for support.</strong></span></p> <p><span style="text-decoration:underline">Native Warrior Athletics: </span>Offers year-round <em>FREE</em> athletic programming for Native youth. We currently offer our basketball program and Native Warriors Boxing program. Any donations towards our annual Billy Mills Run/Walk for Life will support our Native youth and passion for athletics. </p> <p><span style="text-decoration:underline">Urban Native Education Alliance (UNEA) </span>was founded in 2008. We are a volunteer-based, grassroots, youth-centered, community-driven non-profit organization dedicated to supporting and uplifting Indigenous youth through cultural programming, mentorship, and community engagement. We offer <em>free, year-round</em> programming for all Indigenous youth participants. </p> <p><a href="http://WWW.URBANNATIVEEDUCATION.ORG" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">WWW.URBANNATIVEEDUCATION.ORG</a></p>