Thursday, July 1, 2010

Women's 5K to benefit Fitness Centers Scholarship Fund


Join in the fun at the annual “Girls Just Wanna Run 5K Run/Walk” and help raise money for The CoxHealth Fitness Centers Scholarship Fund. This fund helps provide rehabilitation services and supports programs, education, services, equipment purchases and faculty improvements at The Meyer Center for Wellness and Rehabilitation.

Women and girls of all ages are encouraged to participate. This year’s event will begin at 7:30 a.m., Saturday, July 17, at Phelps Grove Park. Packet pick-up will be held 2-7 p.m., Friday, July 16, at the CoxHealth Fitness Center Meyer Center location, 3545 S. National. Packet-pick up will include a mini-expo with fun, interactive booths geared toward women and refreshments courtesy of Qdoba Mexican Grill and Panera Bread Company.

Registration is available at any CoxHealth Fitness Centers location, online at www.coxhealthfoundation.com, or from 6:30-7 a.m. on race day. Goodie bags and T-shirts will be given to participants, but there is a limited supply so be among the first to register.

Entry fees are $20 for pre-registration, $25 on race day, and $45 for families (Restrictions apply on the family rate. Call for details.) This year’s event is presented by Fitness Showcase. For more information about the race, call 269-3282.