The Biggest Loser RunWalk heads to Charleston for a Get Fit, Get Ready 5K/10K race on June 29, 2013. From the first-time runner to the elite athlete, participants are encouraged to get off the couch and hit the pavement to gear up for an inspirational event.
“The City of Charleston is excited about the opportunity to host the Biggest Loser RunWalk in our capital city during FestivALL Charleston 2013,” said the Mayor Danny Jones. “We see this event as a marvelous opportunity to showcase all the great things about Charleston while we encourage healthier living in our community and beyond.”
Dan and Jackie Evans, organizers of The Biggest Loser RunWalk and Season 5 contestants on NBC’s hit show, “The Biggest Loser,” offer the RunWalk as a non-intimidating environment for all participants, with longer course time limits to allow runners and walkers to complete the race at their own pace.
The Biggest Loser RunWalk is known for the perks it gives to its participants such as an exclusive Biggest Loser running shirt, finisher’s medal, free downloadable photos and much more.
This race will take place during FestivALL, a 10-day, family-friendly event that transforms the city into a work of art featuring 130 events and 360 performances including visual arts, music, theater, film and dance. The city partnered with the RunWalk to incorporate a health and fitness aspect to the event.
“We’re thrilled to bring the Biggest LoserRunWalk to Charleston. The show and the event are an inspiration to millions and its well-known brand will bolster the extraordinary FestivALL line-up,” said Alisa Bailey, Charleston Convention & Visitor’s Bureau president. “Adding a high-profile health and fitness event supports the CVB’s efforts to expand sporting events and activities in the city for participants and spectators alike.”
The race will start at 9 a.m. for the 5K/10K located at 31st St. and Virginia Ave. This race is a chip-timed race for participants tracking personal goals with special awards given to the top runners and walkers. This event will also include a kid’s one-mile race for ages 4-12 hosted by the Kids Fit Foundation.
After the race, participants, family and friends can celebrate and relax at the post-race concert featuring former “Biggest Loser” contestant and Nashville recording artist, Dan Evans, while enjoying the visual masterpiece that surrounds them.
The Biggest Loser RunWalk is licensed through the NBCUniversal Television Consumer Products Group and Shine America.
For more information on The Biggest Loser RunWalk or to register for a race, visit www.BiggestLoser.com/RunWalk.
About Charleston
Hip, Historic…Almost Heaven, Charleston West Virginia is a sophisticated capital city with small town charm nestled in the Appalachian Mountains along the Kanawha River. A walkable community, Charleston’s riverfront, shops, restaurants and activities are a short walk from downtown hotels and within the heart of activity.
Charleston is host to numerous sporting events throughout the year such as SportsFest; WV Games; the Charleston Distance; the WV Power, minor league baseball team to the Pittsburgh Pirates; Chemical Valley Roller Girls, competitive flat-track roller derby bouts; mixed martial arts (MMA) professional fighters; and Cabela’s King Kat fishing tournament. For more information, visit www.charlestonwv.com.
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