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.

Pearce Community Center Hosts 25th Anniversary Celebration With 5K Run and Family Fun

Pearce Community Center is hosting Hardee’s Run For the Health of It and Family Fun Day on Saturday, July 11^th as part of its 25^th-anniversary celebration.

Run For the Health of It is an annual 5K run and 2 mile walk. The 5K course has been certified by USA Track and Field. The race begins at 7:00 a.m. with registration and check in available from 6:00 to 6:30 a.m.

The 5K race course and 2-mile walk will begin and end at Pearce Community Center. It will take participants through the paved, flat streets of Chillicothe. Water will be provided throughout the course.

Refreshments, snacks, and the awards ceremony will take place in the banquet room immediately after the race.

Register by June 27 to guarantee a premium dry wick race t-shirt and pay only $20 for ages 13 and younger and $25 for ages 14 and older. The entry fee to walk is $10. After June 27, fees increase and t-shirts are not available.

Packet pickup will be available Thursday, July 9 from noon to 5:00 p.m., and again on Friday, July 10 from noon to 8:00 p.m. for everyone who has registered by July 8.

Entry forms are available online at www.signmeup.com, at Pearce Community Center, and online at www.pearcecc.com.

Family Fun Day will kick off at 9:00 a.m. with breakfast in the community room followed by a kid’s fun run at 10:00 a.m. led by costumed character Zorro, the masked avenger. Kids will run 600 meters around Pearce beginning and ending at the front of the building. Registration is not required; however, parents must sign a consent form. All participants will receive a ribbon, and the top three finishers will win tickets to Town Theater.

A rock climbing wall and five inflatables including an obstacle course, bounce house, giant slide, cannonball air blaster, and monster trikes will be part of the fun. A hot dog lunch, ice cream, music, and bingo will also be featured. 

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

Pearce Community Center is hosting Hardee’s Run For the Health of It and Family Fun Day on Saturday, July 11^th as part of its 25^th-anniversary celebration.

Run For the Health of It is an annual 5K run and 2-mile walk. The 5K course has been certified by USA Track and Field. The race begins at 7:00 a.m. with registration and check in available from 6:00 to 6:30 a.m.

The 5K race course and 2-mile walk will begin and end at Pearce Community Center. It will take participants through the paved, flat streets of Chillicothe. Water will be provided throughout the course.

Refreshments, snacks, and the awards ceremony will take place in the banquet room immediately after the race.

Register by June 27 to guarantee a premium dry wick race t-shirt and pay only $20 for ages 13 and younger and $25 and for ages 14 and older. The entry fee to walk is $10. After June 27, fees increase and t-shirts are not available.

Packet pickup will be available Thursday, July 9 from noon to 5:00 p.m., and again on Friday, July 10 from noon to 8:00 p.m. for everyone who has registered by July 8.

Entry forms are available online at www.signmeup.com, at Pearce Community Center, and online at www.pearcecc.com.

Family Fun Day will kick off at 9:00 a.m. with breakfast in the community room followed by a kid’s fun run led by costumed character Zorro, the masked avenger.

A rock climbing wall and five inflatables including an obstacle course, bounce house, giant slide, cannonball air blaster, and monster trikes will be part of the fun. A hot dog lunch, ice cream, music, and bingo will also be featured. 

Mark Your Calendar! Family Fun Day is Coming!