Buncombe County Parks, Greenways and Recreation Services will host the 3rd Annual Healthy Parks, Healthy You 5K Fun Run/Walk on Saturday, March 3. The race starts at 10:30 a.m. and is open to adults and children. Check in and late registration begins at 9:00 a.m. The race will take place on the Buncombe County Sports Park track.

Advance registration ends February 10. Advance registration is available online or by mail (Download the registration form below). Registration will be available through the day of the race, but 3rd Annual Healthy Parks, Health You 5K Runregistrations received after February 18 will not be guaranteed a t-shirt. The cost is $12 for adults and $7 for children ages 4 - 15.

For the safety of our walkers and runners, no dogs or bikes are permitted on the track during race time. Walkers are welcome to bring baby joggers to this event.

For more information, call Jay Nelson at 250-4260 or email him at jay.nelson@buncombecounty.org.

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