5K Fun Run & Walk presented by Green Giant
The Foundation will host the 2012 5K Fun Run & Walk presented by Green Giant on Sunday, February 19. It will be the fifth 5K to benefit the Foundation, and the second to be opened to the public.
The Foundation is excited to bring the 5K back to San Diego, where community youth, teens and families will join AFFI-CON delegates on a 3.1-mile course along the bay.
RACE AT A GLANCE
| DATE: | Sunday, February 19 |
| START TIME: | 8 a.m. (runners and walkers) |
| LOCATION: | Seaport Village behind Manchester Grand Hyatt |
| REGISTRATION: | $20 for adults; free for youth under 18 |
| PRIZES: | All runners and walkers will receive a t-shirt, medal and goodie bag. Prizes will be awarded to the top three finishing males and females |
BACKGROUND
Nearly one third of American children are overweight or obese – a rate that has tripled in adolescents and more than doubled in younger children since 1980. Many factors have contributed to this startling trend, most notably a significant decrease in physical activity during and after school, and changed childhood eating habits.
In February 2010, First Lady Michelle Obama announced an effort to combat childhood obesity through the Let’s Move campaign. As part of this effort, both the president and the first lady have called upon the food industry to introduce new, more healthful options, cut portion sizes and trim calories in existing products. Many in the frozen food industry have answered that call.
Through the 5K, contributors to the Frozen Food Foundation are also supporting efforts to encourage physical activity, which is another of the five pillars of the Let’s Move initiative.
Runners and walkers of all fitness levels are welcome. See you on the course!
Click here to register online.
Please visit the Frozen Food Foundation online at www.FrozenFoodFacts.org for more information about our activities
Click here to download a paper registration form and to read the official waiver.
