5K Corporate Run/Walk

Be a part of the Kaiser Permanente Corporate Run/Walk starting and finishing at Turner Field.

New in 2008: all runners and walkers will be timed!

Review the Event Day page for more info. Tent Maps will be available on the Event Day page beginning Monday, September 22.

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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 membership, and culiminates 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.

Designed to promote health and fitness among metro Atlanta companies and their employees, a portion of proceeds also benefits the Atlanta Braves Foundation and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta.
 


WHO:

The September 25th Corporate Run/Walk & Company Picnic attracts approximately 15,000 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 KP 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 August through September Get Fit Atlanta Training promotion. Participants receive a free 8-week training membership at Bally Fitness, in addition to a monthly fit tips, personal health assessment tools, healthy recipes, and more (begins August 4). The program culminates at Turner Field on Thursday, September 25, 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
August 4– September 25, 2008

Includes:
-FREE, 8-week training membership at Bally Fitness
-Plans and activities for all levels of fitness
-Healthy recipes
-Special offers from Bally Fitness, fitATLANTA Magazine Health & Fitness Card, Phidippides, Atlanta Woman Magazine, Intown Bicycles, Relax the Back, More Space Place and Cook's Warehouse.
-Healthy recipes

Phase Two: 5K Corporate Run/Walk & Company Picnics
5K (3.1-mile) Run/Walk and Company Picnics
Thursday, September 25, 2007 at 7 p.m
Green Lot adjacent to Turner Field


REGISTRATION:

Registration fees include refreshments, stage entertainment, and a commemorative T-Shirt. Registration is $25 per person through Aug 25, 5 p.m. After that date, registration is $30 per person. Registration will start May 1, 2008. Click here to register.

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ENTER YOUR COMPANY TO WIN THE KAISER PERMANENTE CORPORATE CUP

Does your company encourage its employees to maintain a healthy lifestyle? If so, please fill out a “Most Fit Company” application (available here July 2008) 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 and will be judged by the Worksite Workgroup of Georgia's Nutrition and Physical Activity Initiative. This initiative is a joint effort between the Division of Public Health and its public, private and non-profit partners, to prevent obesity and other chronic diseases through healthy eating and physical activity initiatives across the life span.

Complete the survey now - link to survey.

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2006 Results

2007 Results

Questions? Contact Kris Rosell at info@KPcorporaterunwalk.com or 404/843-8727.