UI Athletics Set to Host HERky’s Hawk Walk

Edited release
03/08/22

The University of Iowa Athletics Department will celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Title IX, hosting HERkys’ Hawk Walk on Saturday, May 7, at Francis X. Cretzmeyer Track.

The event will celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Title IX and all those who have been committed to providing equitable access to sports for girls and women. The 50-minute walk will be accompanied by activities that educate and celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Title IX. The event will also kickoff a year-long celebration of 50 Years of women’s athletics at the University of Iowa.

Registration is $50 for adults, $25 for college and high school students, with a $500 fee for teams of up to 15. Youth ages 12 and under are free. A registration link is available under this story on our website, 1630 KCJJ dot com.

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All proceeds from this event support Iowa women’s athletics through the HERkys’ Excellence Fund, which helps provide opportunities to female student-athletes.