My Health Matters and the Dulles Regional Chamber of Commerce are co-hosting a 5K & 1 mile Walk Event and health information fair in Herndon on Saturday, May 20, 2017.
Anchoring the day is the 5K/1mile Run/Walk. Health and wellness professionals with a wide circle of expertise will offer short, incisive clinics on optimizing fitness. Vendors catering to a healthy living experience will be on hand to introduce their products and services. Live music at the event will be provided by local schools and artists.
My Health Matters is an organization dedicated to inspire and empower people to create a healthy lifestyle and prevent obesity. With a goal to move, all runners and walkers are encouraged to participate. Bring your entire family, this is a stroller friendly event. The event will be held at 505 Huntmar Park Drive, Herndon. The 5K will begin at 8 AM and the 1 mile walk at 9 AM.
Registration fees for the 5K are $30 through April 20, $35 through May 19, and $40 on race day. Fees for the 1 mile walk are $15 through April 20, $20 through May 19, and $25 on race day. Participants will receive a commemorative My Health Matters T-shirt. All racers will receive
a finisher’s medal.
Awards ($150-100-50) will be given to the top overall male and female finishers in each of the following age groups: 14 & under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+.
Everyone is invited to join in at the post race party with refreshments, music, awards and health initiatives booths. For more information on My Health Matters, including volunteer opportunities, please visit: www.mhmva.org. Registration information is available at: https://mhmva.org/walk-run.