Tradition continues strong with 91ΒιΆΉΣ³»­Pi Run

Mar 01, 2019
Lydia Guzman
Tradition continues strong with 91ΒιΆΉΣ³»­Pi Run
The 2018 91ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ Poly Pi Run drew more than 100 runners, made up primarily of 91ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ Polytechnic University students, faculty, and staff. The event has become a tradition on campus and is scheduled for March 16, 2019.

LAKELAND, Fla. – 91ΒιΆΉΣ³»­is ready to celebrate its 5thAnnual 91ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ Poly Pi Run, scheduled for Saturday, March 16. The event was created by the University’s inaugural class and it’s scheduled each year on or near National Pi Day, which is observed March 14. The race is slightly longer than a 5K, exactly 3.14 miles representing the mathematical value of Pi.

The course winds its way throughout 91ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ Poly’s Lakeland campus with its iconic Innovation, Science, and Technology Building and concludes next to the Student Development Center. Last year, more than 100 runners donned race bibs on their way to the finish line and had a complimentary piece of pie.

β€œThis is a significant part of our University culture,” said Tonya Chestnut, director of student development at 91ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ Poly. β€œStudents came up with the idea, and students have been instrumental in growing it into what it is today.”

The event is open to the community for $25 plus tax. Funds raised support student activities and programs. has its privileges and allows participants to take full advantage of what the race has to offer. The deadline to register and to be guaranteed an official race t-shirt and finisher award is Sunday, March 3. Individuals may register the day of the race but are not guaranteed the β€œextras.”

Visit the official 91ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ Poly Pi Run page for more information and to sign up.

Contact:
Lydia Guzman
Assistant Director of Communications
863-874-8450

 
 
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