Walking and running are great ways to improve your health. Special walking or running events are held every year in the United States, providing perfect chances to volunteer some time, set exercise goals and make new friends.
Breath Deep 5K Walk for LUNGevity
April 23, 2016 in Columbia, Maryland
In memory of Dr. Clement B. Knight, the walking event raises money for the LUNGevity Foundation to fund lung cancer research. Dr. Knight, who died on August 9, 2012, at the age of 62, was recognized in the Guide to Top Physicians for many years. Lung cancer is the top cancer killer in the United States, killing approximately 160,000 people every year.
Bright Beginnings 5K Race
April 30, 2016 in Washington
Bright Beginnings 5K Race raises funds that help provide education, health, and family services free of charge for homeless babies, preschoolers, and their families in Washington. The annual race is organized by volunteers from the Junior League of Washington. Participants will receive T-shirts, running bags, food and water.
Red Shoe 5K Run & Walk
May 1, 2016 in Herndon, Virginia
Ronald McDonald House Charities® aims to raise money to improve the physical and behavioral health of children. The family-friendly Red Shoe 5K Run & Walk organized by Ronald McDonald House Charities® is for racers, leisure (休闲) walkers and runners. Kids can get community service hours. The race starts at 9:00 a.m.
Race for Hope
May 3, 2016 in Washington
This is a 5-kilometer walk/run with the goal of raising $1.5 million to fund brain tumor (肿瘤) research and families affected by the disease. Money raised by the event will benefit two non-profit organizations, the Brain Tumor Society and Accelerate Brain Cancer Cure. The race includes Kids' Fun Run and the Wall of Hope, in honor of brain tumor survivors.
