Registration Underway for St. Mary’s Sacred Heart 5K Wellness Walk

St. Mary’s Sacred Heart Hospital has announced the return of its popular Wellness Walk & 5K this spring.

The walk and 5K is scheduled for Saturday, April 20, 2024, at St. Mary’s Sacred Heart Hospital, on Clear Creek Parkway, Lavonia.

Participants are encouraged to register early online. Pre-registration is $30 through April 10; and $35 thereafter.

The event is organized by AAA Race Services and is part of the AAA Health, Black Bag, and Clover Glove race series.

All walkers and runners are welcome and the race the course is competitive whether you run or walk it for fun and health.

Race-day registration on April 20 will start at 6:30 a.m., with the 5K walk and run beginning at 7:30 a.m.

The awards ceremony takes place at 8:30 a.m.

Awards will be presented to the first place overall male and female winners, first place master’s male and female winners, and first place finishers in 10-year age groups for both male and female participants (10 years and under, 11-19, 20-29, etc., up to 70 and up).

All proceeds from the event will benefit the Sacred Heart Hospital Foundation, supporting the hospital’s mission to be a compassionate and transforming healing presence in the community.

You can register online at https://www.active.com/lavonia-ga/running/distance-running-races/wellness-walk-and-5k-2024.

For more information, please contact Lindsey Floyd, Community Health and Wellbeing Coordinator, at [email protected].