HARLINGEN — Rio Grande Valley residents and families are invited to walk or run for their health while receiving free medical screenings and a chance to win major prizes during the third annual Harlingen Medical Center and Texas State Technical College Community Health Walk/Run 5K/1M on Saturday, June 25.
The event is from 7-9 a.m. on the TSTC campus, 1902 N. Loop 499.
The benefit walk/run will help raise funds for scholarships for Valley students attending TSTC, while providing a morning of healthy activities for families, including free blood pressure and blood sugar screenings, as well as health and wellness education; healthy snacks; and games for children.
The event will also have a “Super Hero” theme.
Participants of all ages are encouraged to dress as their favorite comic book super hero, as Superman, Spider-Man, Wonder Woman or Batgirl. First, second and third prizes — to include items like an IPad — will be awarded for best costume in a children’s age group and an adult age group.
“If you are looking for a fun way to improve your health, reduce body fat, and boost your muscle power and stamina, then walking is considered an ideal exercise by many health experts,” said Brenda Ivory, president and chief executive officer at Harlingen Medical Center.
“The HMC and TSTC Community Health Walk/Run is designed to promote physical activity for good health in our community, support local students looking to pursue a higher level of education, all while having good, family time together.”
The event will begin with on-site registration at 7 a.m. followed by a Zumba warm-up session at 7:45 a.m., the five-kilometer walk and one-mile run at 8 a.m. and recognition awards and closing ceremonies at 9 a.m.
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