BOISE -- The city of Boise will hold a celebration event on Saturday, March 13 in honor of Olympic silver medalist Jeret "Speedy" Peterson.
Peterson won the silver medal in the men's freestyle aerials skiing at the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympic Games last month after landing his famous "hurricane" on the final jump.
The celebration event kicks off at 9 a.m. and will feature a "Champion's Run" from the Downtown YMCA to a rally at Boise City Hall Plaza at 9:30 a.m.
Families and children are encouraged to run with Speedy. All runners wishing to participate should arrive at the Downtown YMCA by 9 a.m. The run will begin at 10th and State streets, run east on State Street, turn south on 9th Street, turn left onto Main Street and proceed east for two blocks before arriving at City Hall.
In an effort to encourage healthy lifestyles, anyone who participates in the run will receive one free family day pass to any Treasure Valley YMCA location.
KTVB's Mark Johnson will emcee the event, which will air live on NewsChannel 7 during the Saturday Morning News.
Peterson will be available to sign autographs following the rally.
