7th Annual Live United 5K & YMCA Healthy Kids Day to be held April 25th

Approximately 100 runners took part in the United Way 5K on Saturday.

Approximately 100 runners took part in the United Way 5K on Saturday.

7th Annual Live United 5K & YMCA Healthy Kids Day to be held April 25th

March 25, 2015– Oskaloosa, IA – The United Way of Mahaska County is very excited for its 7th Annual Live United 5K & YMCA Healthy Kids Day on Saturday, April 25th at the Penn Activity Center on the William Penn University campus.

This year’s event will have one major change- all races are free!

“We wanted our races to be available to everyone,” said Lindsey Sheets, Event Coordinator for United Way of Mahaska County. “Regardless of skill level, everyone can come out, be active, and spend time with family and friends!”

The morning will kick off with the standard 5K at 8:30, but that won’t be the only chance runners and walkers will have at a race. At 9:30, the Fun Run Obstacle Course will begin.

The Fun Run will take participants down one of three routes, each with a series of “checkpoints”. All checkpoints are suitable for all ages, skill levels and may include things like hula hooping or jumping jacks.

“There will also be a shortened version of the Fun Run Obstacle Course for kids under second grade called the Kids’ Blue Zones Route” said Sheets. “We’ll have lots of giveaways for kids throughout the day as well.”

To pre-register for the 5K race, go to active.com and search LIVE UNITED.

The United Way is partnering with the YMCA again this year to give adults and children a fun, exciting and active day, all while promoting our healthy living initiatives. Family day events will be held from 9:00 a.m. to noon, and include numerous free family-friendly activities such as balloon animals, games, bounce houses, community booths, raffle prizes, face painting and more. Also at this year’s event, MCRF has a “Play it Forward” site where you can drop off, swap or take used sporting equipment.

The United Way of Mahaska County is looking for volunteers for this event. Contact Lindsey Sheets at 641.673.6043 for more information about sponsorship or to sign up to volunteer.

As always, the United Way is truly grateful for the support from our local business leaders, their employees and families.

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