Run For the Health of It, Stay for the Fun of It

Preparations are in full swing for this year's Run For the Health of It 5K race and 2-mile walk to be held on Saturday, July 11. New this year, the Family Fun Day event that typically takes place in August is being combined with the race to offer a full day to celebrate Pearce's 25th anniversary of providing fitness and recreation to the community. Everyone is invited.

The day will begin with the 5K race/2 mile walk at 7 am, followed by breakfast and the awards ceremony. Family Fun Day kicks off with breakfast at 9 am and a free fun run for children at 10 am. Kids ages 6 to 12 are invited to be at the starting line at the front of Pearce when each age group takes off. Zorro will also run the 600-meter course around the building, leading the way and encouraging runners. 

Zorro will lead kids 6 to 12 in a Fun Run at 10 am.

Chillicothe Police Department officers will lead and follow the runners to ensure their safety. Parents will need to sign a waiver to allow their kids to run. Participation medals will be awarded to each runner.

The popular climbing wall will be back this year as well as five inflatables including an obstacle course, bouncy house, giant slide, cannonball air blaster, and monster trikes. A waiver must be signed to climb the wall, along with a $2 fee per climb. The inflatables are free. There will also be Bingo with the first card free and additional cards available for $1 each. Lunch will be served from 11:30 am to 1 pm. Get a hot dog, chips, water, and sweet treat for only $3. Humana is supplying free ice cream.