This event supports the efforts of the Health District to provide and promote healthy lifestyles choices, and encourages healthy, active lifestyles in Greene County. It is designed to bring families of all fitness levels together for a fun event, even for those who have never participated in a 5K before.
Registration and check-in will begin at 7:30 a.m. at the Xenia YMCA with the pet- and stroller-friendly run/walk beginning at 9:00 a.m. The course features a flat terrain in and around the Xenia area beginning and ending at the Xenia YMCA. Afterwards, healthy refreshments will be provided and participants can visit the various sponsors and vendors at the Wellness Fair/YMCA Kids Day.
The cost is $15.00 per person by March 24, which includes an event t-shirt. After March 24, the cost is $20.00 per person (t-shirt NOT guaranteed). Teams of 10 or more are eligible to receive a discount. Interested groups should call 937-374-5669 for more information. Medals will be awarded to the top 3 male/female in each age category and a grand prize will be awarded for the top male/female overall. Make it extra fun this year by wearing your favorite April Fool's costume to be entered to win Best Costume!
Also on this day, the YMCA is hosting Healthy Kids Day, the Y’s national initiative to improve the health and well-being of kids. This free community event is open to all kids and families and will be filled with fun, active play and educational opportunities. Healthy Kids Day will run from 10am-12Noon.
Online registration is available at www.speedy-feet.com. A brochure with a registration form is also on www.gcph.info. The Health District is looking for sponsors for the event. If you are interested in sponsorship, donation of a door prize, or need further information on this event, please contact Laurie at lfox@gcph.info or Jillian at jdrew@gcph.info, or call 937-374-5600.
Saturday Apr 1, 2017
7:30 AM - 12:00 PM EDT
April 1
7:30 am - registration begins
9:00 am - walk begins
Xenia YMCA
135 E. Church Street
Xenia, Ohio 45385
The cost is $15.00 per person by March 24, which includes an event t-shirt. After March 24, the cost is $20.00 per person (t-shirt NOT guaranteed).