The 2026 “For Your Health” 5K Run/Walk & 1-mile Fun Walk, presented to encourage a healthy lifestyle, has been rescheduled.  The event will take place at The Dawes Arboretum on Saturday, August 29.  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. 

Registration is once again open, and packet pick-up will be held on Friday, August 28, from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m., in the First Floor Conference Room at Licking Memorial Hospital.  Packets can also be picked up on event day.  Registration for runners and walkers with timing chips is $15, if received by Friday, August 21 at 5:00 p.m., and $20 thereafter.  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/.

All individuals who registered previously are still signed up and no action is needed if you are planning to attend on the new date.  Refunds are available as needed for timed participants.  If you are unable to join us on the rescheduled date, please contact the Licking Memorial Events Line at (220) 564-1560.
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 event partners for the 2026 “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.  Terrill Burnworth, D.O., and his family, wife, Brittney Burnworth, and sons, Andrew and Maddox, will serve as the Honorary Chairs for the event.  For additional information, please call (220) 564-1560.