5K Corporate Run/Walk

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

To celebrate Kaiser Permanente's 25 years in Georgia, Rupert's Orchestra is back as are the Fireworks!

Review the Event Day page for more info. Tent Maps will be available on the Event Day page beginning Monday, September 13, 2010.

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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 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 16th 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 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 26-September 16 Get Fit Atlanta Training promotion. Participants receive a free 8-week training plan, in addition to monthly fit tips, personal health assessment tools, healthy recipes, discounts and more. The program culminates at Turner Field on Thursday, September 16, 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
July 26–September 16, 2010

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 16, 2010 at 7 p.m
Green Lot adjacent to Turner Field


REGISTRATION:

Registration fees include refreshments, stage entertainment, and a commemorative T-Shirt.

$25 per person through August 16, 5 PM.
$30 per person August 16, 5 PM - September 15, 2 PM. 

Registration begins April, 2010.

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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 May, 2010) 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. Deadline for submission: September 3, 2010.

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