June 30, 2025

The 2025 “For Your Health” 5K Run/Walk & 1-mile Fun Walk, presented to encourage a healthy lifestyle, will take place at The Dawes Arboretum on Saturday, July 19.  Participants may choose to run or walk the 5K course, or enjoy the 1-mile Fun Walk.  The 5K will begin at 8:00 a.m., and the Fun Walk will start shortly thereafter. 

Awards will be presented to the Top 3 Males and Females Overall, and Top 3 Males and Females in each age division.  All participants who cross the finish line will receive a participation medal.  RacePenguin will provide race results.  Healthy snacks and beverages will be available after the race.

The registration fee for runners and walkers with timing chips is $15, if received by
July 11 at 5:00 p.m., and $20 thereafter.  Registrations received by July 11 are eligible for packet pick-up on Friday, July 18, from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m., in the Licking Memorial Hospital (LMH) First Floor Conference Room.  All others may pick up packets at the event.  Participants may also register on the morning of the race, between 7:00 and 7:45 a.m.  There is no fee for the 1-mile Fun Walk or for participants who are not timed; however, registration is required.  Registration for both courses may be completed online at racepenguin.com/events/foryourhealth/.
 
The event partners for the 2025 “For Your Health” 5K Run/Walk & 1-mile Fun Walk are The Dawes Arboretum, Buckeye Valley Family YMCA, the LMH Development Council, and Park National Bank.  Nancy and Jack Neely will serve as the honorary chairs for the event.  For additional information, please call (220) 564-1560.