5K Corporate Run/Walk & Company Picnic
Be a part of the Kaiser Permanente Corporate Run/Walk starting and finishing at Turner Field.
Review the Event Day page for more info. Tent Maps will be available on the Event Day page beginning Monday, September 10, 2012.
WHAT/WHY:
Produced by U.S. Olympian and running expert Jeff Galloway through Phidippides Runners RRCA, the Kaiser Permanante Corporate Run/Walk & Fitness Program is a unique workplace organized fitness program that kicks off with the Get Active Atlanta Training Program, which includes a free 8-week training program, and culminates in a downtown Corporate 5K Run/Walk and Company Picnic.
The Kaiser Permanente Corporate Run/Walk is designed to promote health, wellness and fitness among metro Atlanta companies and their employees. A portion of proceeds benefits the Atlanta Braves Foundation and the Atlanta Community Food Bank.
WHO:
The September 13th Corporate Run/Walk & Company Picnic attracts approximately 16,000 participants of all levels of fitness (walkers, joggers and competitive runners) from more than 400 Atlanta companies as well as hundreds of individual participants. If you work for a small, mid-size or large company, a school, or are self employed, join us! The Kaiser Permanente Corporate Run/Walk & Company picnic and training program is for you! Grab your friends or come by yourself and make some new ones!
HOW IT WORKS:
First, a team captain sets up the team. Then, employees (and family/friends) sign on as part of a company team. Phase one is July 23-September 13 Get Fit Atlanta Training Promotion powered by Phidippides. Participants receive a free 8-week training plan, monthly fit tips, personal health assessment tools, healthy recipes, discounts and more. The program culminates at Turner Field on Thursday, September 13, 7 p.m., with a 5K (3.1 mile) Corporate Run/Walk and Company Picnic popularly known as the “World’s Largest Office Party.”
WHEN/ WHERE:
Phase One: Get Active Atlanta Training Promotion powered by Phidippides
July 23–September 13, 2012
Includes:
-FREE, 8-week training plans and activities for all levels of fitness
-Healthy recipes and nutritional support
-Special offers and discounts on a variety of fitness-related items and services
Phase Two: 5K Corporate Run/Walk & Company Picnics
5K (3.1-mile) Run/Walk and Company Picnics
Thursday, September 13, 2012 at 7 p.m
Green Lot adjacent to Turner Field
REGISTRATION:
Registration fees include refreshments, stage entertainment, and a commemorative T-Shirt.
$27 per person through August 13, 2012 5 PM
$32 per person August 13, 5 PM – September 13, 2011 2 PM
No race day registration, please.
Registration begins May 1, 2012.
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ENTER YOUR COMPANY TO WIN THE KAISER PERMANENTE MOST FIT COMPANY CORPORATE CUP
Does your company encourage its employees to maintain a healthy lifestyle? If so, please fill out a “Most Fit Company” application to be considered for the Kaiser Permanente Cup, a special recognition given to companies that provide a healthy work environment for employees. The “Most Fit Company” application is designed to help identify the strength of your company’s employee health & wellness initiatives.
Awards are presented to companies based on employee size in four categories: more than 5,000 employees; 1,000 – 4,999 employees; 100-999 employees; and 100 employees or less. The survey takes just a few minutes!
Survey coming soon. Deadline for submission: August 26, 2012.
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Questions? Contact us at info@KPcorporaterunwalk.com or 404/843-8727.
