4th Annual Becky Baker Memorial 5k

🏃‍♀️ Race Overview

The 4th Annual Becky Baker Memorial 5k will take place on February 1, 2025, at 81750 Avenue 46, Indio, CA.

🏅 About Coach Becky Baker

• Legacy: Becky Baker was a longtime track and field and cross country coach at Indio High School.
• Education: She graduated from Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, Minnesota, where she played tennis.
• Career: As a United States Professional Tennis Association teaching pro, Becky taught at tennis and country clubs in Minnesota and in California, while competing in 5K and 10K road races and half marathons.
• Higher Learning: She earned her Master's Degree in Kinesiology from Cal Poly Pomona.

🏆 Coaching Achievements

• Tenure: Hired to teach Health and Physical Education, Baker was the head cross country and track and field coach for 23 years.
• Success: Her girls' teams earned a collective 23 Desert Valley League Titles.
• Influence: Coach Baker was a pillar in the running community and a genuine advocate for youth.
• Enduring Memory: It is our goal to keep the memory of Coach Becky Baker alive while continuing her legacy for youth advocacy and empowerment through athletics.

📅 Race Details

Join us for this meaningful event in honor of Coach Becky Baker. For more information, please visit the race website: Becky Baker Memorial 5K.