2nd Annual Vermejo Park Flyathlon

Saba fishing by on the Rio San Antonio in Northern NM, Cruces Basin

Hi! I'm Saba, I live in Albuquerque, and I'll be racing in this year's Flyathlon. I think this event is a wonderful way to raise money for habitat restoration in New Mexico. After the winter we've had, with so little snowpack, we need this kind of work more than ever. River and stream restoration is so important in an arid state like ours. Trout habitat is just one of the benefits of restoration work; it also improves water quality and makes our environment more resilient to natural disasters like fires and flood. If you're on my page and thinking of donating, thank you! Running Rivers is a badass organization, and they work closely with others to get great restoration projects done. All the money we raise will be used in New Mexico! 

Donate to my race fund, cheer me on, and follow me on IG to get updates on my training (I'm not a runner really so I need to get in shape) and the race. @saba_seyed_ijadi

Here's what Running Rivers says about the Flyathlon: 

The premise is simple... 

run. fish. beer. 

Most importantly, the Vermejo Park Flyathlon is a fundraising event for coldwater conservation projects, with a focus on the New Mexico native Rio Grande cutthroat trout. We will be raising money through the Colorado-based 501(c)(3) organization, Running Rivers, which has raised nearly $1 million over the last ten years for native fish related work in Colorado, Iowa, North Carolina, and yes, New Mexico! 

Running Rivers firmly believes that the best way to ensure the preservation, protection, and maintenance of our irreplaceable public lands, waters, and native fish is to develop and foster the stewards who will stand up in their defense. By participating in this Flyathlon event and raising money for the Rio Grande cutthroat trout, I am part of this important mission. 

And while they are a Colorado-based 501(c)(3), rest assured that funds raised through the Vermejo Park Flyathlon will be spent on projects in New Mexico!!!

Thank you for considering supporting my Flyathlon fundraiser!