Florida Department of Health in St. Johns County: Stride for Wellness

Saturday, April 20 – Wednesday, May 1, 2024 Past event

8:00 AM EDT

St Augustine, Florida

Free · 1 race

5km

Event summary

Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Stride for Wellness Virtual 5K, taking place from April 20th to April 29th, 2024! This exciting event, located in the beautiful surroundings of St. Augustine, St. Johns, offers participants a unique opportunity to complete a 3.1-mile race at their own pace and on their own terms. In celebration of National Minority Health Month, this virtual race aims to inspire individuals to embrace physical activity and enhance their overall health and well-being.

With the goal of promoting fitness and wellness in our communities, the Stride for Wellness Virtual 5K encourages people to get moving and prioritize their health. Whether you choose to run, jog, or walk, the event welcomes everyone to participate and make a positive impact on their lives. Remember, registration closes on April 19th, and you must upload your results by April 30th to be part of this empowering experience. Join us in the movement for better health and make a difference—your journey to wellness starts here!

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Florida Department of Health in St. Johns County: Stride for Wellness
Virtual

This is a Virtual 5K that will take place between April 20th-29th. Please upload your results by April 30th! Starting on April 20, participants can upload their distance, times, and activities to the event website. Participants can track their desired measure through a variety of sports, including walking, jogging, cycling, swimming, paddle/rowing, yoga, and kickboxing. They can also engage at their own speed, time, and location, alone or in teams. Participants will receive instructions via email on how to upload their results.

Saturday, Apr 20, 2024

Free

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Organiser's description

A Virtual 5K is 3.1-mile race that you complete on your own time, wherever you like. Virtual races are similar to a standard race, but instead of meeting at a specific place to run a set course against other runners, every participant runs the distance and later submits their data.

In honor of April being National Minority Health Month, the Department of Health in St. Johns County has decided to facilitate a virtual 5K in order to encourage individuals to get moving. One of the best things people can do to enhance their health is to engage in physical activity, however, far too few Americans engage in the suggested level of physical activity. The physical activity guidelines for aerobic and muscle-strengthening exercises are only fully met by 1 in 4 adults and 1 in 5 high school students- these numbers are even lower among adults in some racial, ethnic, and other minority populations.

Engaging in physical activity enhances well-being and lowers the likelihood of chronic illnesses and other ailments that are frequently more prevalent and severe in minority populations. In addition to promoting mental health and normal growth and development in kids, physical activity also helps people feel better, perform better, and sleep better.

Registration closes on April 19th. This Virtual 5K will take place between April 20th, 2024, and April 29th, 2024. Please upload your results by APRIL 30TH!

Office of Health Equity. (2020, March 6). National Minority Health Month | Health Equity Features | CDC. Www.cdc.gov. https://www.cdc.gov/healthequity/features/minority-health-month/index.html