PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) – If you’re looking for a way to get out in the brisk fall air… the Washington County Health Department has a race coming up!
The Healthy Lung 5K is a walk and run event on Saturday November 18, 2023 at 9 a.m..
The event is open to the public and is to promote a tobacco free lifestyle.
Sherry Ellem, a program specialist from the Washington County Health Department, said this event and promoting a tobacco free lifestyle is important for the community.
“Smoking is the number 1 cause of preventable death. There are many resources to help people quit tobacco use, including the Ohio Tobacco Quitline. With this resource folks get free quit coaching and are eligible for nicotine replacement therapy.”
Ellem said there are currently 32 people signed up.
Registration is free and can be done online and in person.
The free event will take place at Indian Acres Park — 147 Linwood Ave. in Marietta.
The race starts at 9:00a.m., but registration begins at 8:00 a.m..
Ellem explained that a majority of the race will take place on the bike trail. There will be free t-shirts to all registrants, while supplies last.
She also said that the top 10 male and female runners will receive a prize as they cross the finish line, and the top 3 male and female walkers.
You can register in advance, here.
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PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) – If you’re looking for a way to get out in the brisk fall air, the Washington County Health Department has a race coming up!
The Healthy Lung 5K is a walk and run event on Saturday, November 18, 2023, at 9 a.m. The event is open to the public and aims to promote a tobacco-free lifestyle.
Sherry Ellem, a program specialist from the Washington County Health Department, emphasized the importance of this event and the promotion of a tobacco-free lifestyle for the community. She highlighted that smoking is the number 1 cause of preventable death and mentioned the availability of resources, such as the Ohio Tobacco Quitline, to assist people in quitting tobacco use. Through this resource, individuals can receive free quit coaching and are eligible for nicotine replacement therapy.
Ellem revealed that there are currently 32 people signed up for the event, and registration is free and can be done online or in person. The race will take place at Indian Acres Park in Marietta, specifically on the bike trail. Participants will receive free t-shirts upon registration, while supplies last.
Moreover, Ellem announced that the top 10 male and female runners, as well as the top 3 male and female walkers, will receive a prize as they cross the finish line. To register in advance, interested individuals can visit the provided link.
The Healthy Lung 5K not only offers an opportunity for people to engage in physical activity in the beautiful fall weather but also serves as a platform to raise awareness about the dangers of smoking and the benefits of a tobacco-free lifestyle. By participating in this event, individuals can support their own health and contribute to the well-being of the community as a whole.
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