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Alison Sweeney to Serve as Spokesperson for American Humane's National Pups4Patriots 5K

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Monday, June 7, 2021

WASHINGTON, June 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- American Humane , the country's first national humane organization, today announced that Alison Sweeney, award-winning actress, producer, author and TV host, will serve as the national spokesperson for its virtual Pups4Patriots 5K, taking place this Fourth of July weekend.

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  • WASHINGTON, June 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- American Humane , the country's first national humane organization, today announced that Alison Sweeney, award-winning actress, producer, author and TV host, will serve as the national spokesperson for its virtual Pups4Patriots 5K, taking place this Fourth of July weekend.
  • "We are thrilled to have Alison as an ambassador for American Humane and our spokesperson for the virtual Pups4Patriots 5K," said Dr. Robin Ganzert, president and CEO of American Humane.
  • American Humane's national Pups4Patriots 5K is a virtual weekend-long event, raising funds to train lifesaving service dogs for veterans coping with Post-Traumatic Stress and Traumatic Brain Injury.
  • "I am honored to stand with American Humane and bring attention to the critical need of service dogs," said Alison Sweeney.

Don’t Become a Coaster, Get Up and Run With the U.S. Coast Guard Virtually

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Friday, February 19, 2021

Visit Elizabeth City, North Carolina, in partnership with US Coast Guard Base Elizabeth City, one of the largest USCG bases in the country, is hosting this inaugural event: The Coast Guard Half Marathon and the Guardians of the Atlantic 5K.

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  • Visit Elizabeth City, North Carolina, in partnership with US Coast Guard Base Elizabeth City, one of the largest USCG bases in the country, is hosting this inaugural event: The Coast Guard Half Marathon and the Guardians of the Atlantic 5K.
  • Elizabeth City Coast Guard members as well as the greater Coast Guard are excited to support the upcoming Coast Guard Half Marathon and 5K in March 2021!
  • As you are likely aware, the Coast Guard is the only military service, until this race, without a major running event in their name.
  • Elizabeth City is home to three institutions of higher learning and one of the largest Coast Guard bases in the United States.

Realtors® Prepare to "Reset, Refocus and Get Reinvigorated" During First-Ever Virtual REALTORS® Conference & Expo

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Friday, October 30, 2020

serves as the theme for this year's conference, which will welcome participants from all 50 states, several U.S. territories and more than 60 countries.

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  • serves as the theme for this year's conference, which will welcome participants from all 50 states, several U.S. territories and more than 60 countries.
  • Conference-goers can participate or cheer on their friends for a good cause in the REALTORS Relief Virtual 5K.
  • Using a virtual 5K app, participants and their registered guests can complete and post their run or walk times to benefit the REALTORS Relief Foundation.
  • NAR governance meetings will take place from November 2-13 and the Conference and Expo will occur from November 16-18.

Beachbody Launches First-Ever Running Program

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Monday, October 26, 2020

Beachbody, renowned for its innovative fitness and nutrition content streamed on the Beachbody On Demand platform, has launched 30 Day Breakaway its first-ever running program that utilizes a combination of strength training and running workouts that can be done outdoors or inside with the goal of getting healthy, fit and actually completing a 5K on day 30.

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  • Beachbody, renowned for its innovative fitness and nutrition content streamed on the Beachbody On Demand platform, has launched 30 Day Breakaway its first-ever running program that utilizes a combination of strength training and running workouts that can be done outdoors or inside with the goal of getting healthy, fit and actually completing a 5K on day 30.
  • In addition to being Beachbodys first running centric program, 30 Day Breakaway is also the companys first program produced concurrently in Spanish and English thanks to its bilingual instructor.
  • The program is designed for anyone who wants to experience the joy of running a 5K and feel all of the associated health benefits.
  • As a NASM-certified personal trainer and creator of Beachbodys Spanish program Mes de Ms, this one-on-one running and resistance program to get you 5K-ready is a dream come true for me.

Achilles New Jersey's Hope & Possibility Race Goes Virtual

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Wednesday, September 9, 2020

ENGLEWOOD, N.J., Sept. 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Achilles New Jersey and U-Haul are challenging New Jerseyans to get active while supporting a great cause this weekend as the annual Hope & Possibility Race goes virtual for the first time.

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  • ENGLEWOOD, N.J., Sept. 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Achilles New Jersey and U-Haul are challenging New Jerseyans to get active while supporting a great cause this weekend as the annual Hope & Possibility Race goes virtual for the first time.
  • This option invites participants to cover the distances of three Achilles races: the 5K virtual race on Sept. 11 in Connecticut; the 5-miler virtual race on Sept. 12 in Nashville; and the 4-miler virtual race on Sept. 13 in New Jersey.
  • As this is a virtual race, participants may choose their own personal course route that equals the distance of their event.
  • The signature event of Achilles has expanded through the years and is considered the world's largest race that embraces people with disabilities.

NGAUS Virtual 5K Offers a Chance To Help Tell the National Guard Story

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Monday, August 10, 2020

The opportunity is the NGAUS Virtual 5K, which is open to all.

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  • The opportunity is the NGAUS Virtual 5K, which is open to all.
  • Cost is $30, with proceeds going to the National Guard Educational Foundation, which tells all 384 years of the Guard story.
  • Among its programs is the National Guard Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C.
  • NGAUS is conducting the virtual 5K in conjunction with its annual conference, which will be livestreamed from Washington, D.C., Aug. 28-29.

LG Virtual 5K Challenge Encourages Homebound Americans To 'Get Started'

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Friday, July 31, 2020

While logging miles, participants are giving back to COVID-19 relief efforts, and they can enter the LG Get Started Virtual 5K Challenge Sweepstakes for chance to win cool prizes.

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  • While logging miles, participants are giving back to COVID-19 relief efforts, and they can enter the LG Get Started Virtual 5K Challenge Sweepstakes for chance to win cool prizes.
  • Participants may enter the LG Get Started Virtual 5K Challenge Sweepstakes.
  • Those who finish the Virtual 5K also will be awarded the LG Virtual 5K digital badge.
  • The LG Virtual 5K Challenge is the latest in a series of Get Started initiatives designed to engage and inspire people about what they care about most.

Wreaths Across America to Kick Off 5K Race Series with Virtual Race in Texas

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Tuesday, April 7, 2020

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, April 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, national nonprofit Wreaths Across America (WAA) announces the kick off to its 2020 Stem to Stone Race Tour.

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  • COLLEGE STATION, Texas, April 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, national nonprofit Wreaths Across America (WAA) announces the kick off to its 2020 Stem to Stone Race Tour.
  • The first event will take place VIRTUALLY with a 5K in Texas on Sunday, April 19.
  • The series, which is in partnership with event management and timing company CompetitorME, was announced earlier this year and features eight 5K road races throughout the year.
  • Due to COVID-19, and the CDC's recommendation for large gatherings, this race has been moved to a VIRTUAL event.

National University Partners with the Carlsbad 5000 to Raise Awareness of the Value of Achieving Personal and Academic Goals

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Wednesday, January 22, 2020

Carlsbad 5000 Presented by National University will host its 35th edition on the weekend of March 21-22, 2020, marking a first-of-its-kind collaboration between the education and running communities.

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  • Carlsbad 5000 Presented by National University will host its 35th edition on the weekend of March 21-22, 2020, marking a first-of-its-kind collaboration between the education and running communities.
  • "Whether it is your first 5K or you are pursuing a new personal best finish time, the Carlsbad 5000 is an event that is accessible and welcoming for everyone."
  • Since the inaugural edition in 1986, the Carlsbad 5000 annually attracts amateur, competitive, and professional runners from around the world.
  • The University is being renamed Sanford National University, effective July 1, 2020.

Running Brings Hope to the Homeless in Baltimore 5K 10K

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Monday, June 24, 2019

Through running, members get a sense of community from those outside the shelters and are often taught lessons and provided employment by the volunteers.

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  • Through running, members get a sense of community from those outside the shelters and are often taught lessons and provided employment by the volunteers.
  • The RLC Group's founder, Temeko Richardson, created these Purpose Runs to increase the number of short running events of varied distances of 1M, 5K, 10K which don't require massive training and mandatory fundraising.
  • Walkers and runners are encouraged to participate because the they will be increasing their own fitness while helping to give Hope to the Homeless.
  • The 10K will begin at 7AM and the 5K will begin at 8:30AM starting at 1500 Washington Blvd and will be an out-and-back through Carroll Park.