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Westfield Run May 28th

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Grand Run Half-Marathon, 10K, 5K, & Kids Fun Run

May 28 @ 7:00 am – 12:00 pm

$55

Grand Run:
  • Distances offered will be the Kids Fun Run (50-yd dash), 5k, 10k, and our FIRST official HALF MARATHON!
  • Note: the 5k, 10k, and Half Marathon races will be chip-timed.
  • Registration includes: An Adidas Climalite short sleeve t-shirt, finisher’s medal, refreshments and snacks, and other fun festivities.
  • Registration Deadlines:
    • Nov. 12 – Dec. 31: 5k $20 | 10k $25 | Half Marathon $40
    • Jan. 1 – March 31: 5k $25 | 10k $30 | Half Marathon $45
    • April 1 – May 27: 5k $30 | 10k $35 | Half Marathon $50
      • **May 11 is the t-shirt deadline
    • Memorial Day (Day of race): 5k $35 | 10k $40 | Half Marathon $55
    • The Kids Fun Run (50-yd Dash): free and not timed

Click here to register for the Grand Run 2018.

Thrive Fit Competition:
  • Participants will choose one of three divisions (individual, scaled, or team) and will have two workouts to complete (pull in donations and complete the Murph Challenge).
  • Murph Challenge: 1 mile run, 100 pullups, 200 pushups, 300 squats, 1 mile run.
  • Registration: $30 per person for non-ThriveFit members.
  • Divisions:
    1. Individual – RX Full Murph Challenge as prescribed
    2. Scaled – Modify to your specific needs in order to complete the Murph Challenge. No winner in the division.
    3. Team – 3 person (men, women, or coed). Team must perform all runs together but the work in the middle can be broken up in any way.
  • Workouts:
    1. Pull in the largest amounts of donations. Direct your friends, family, and others in your community to donate in your name by using the event registration page.
    2.  Complete the Murph Challenge to pay your respects to Michael Murphy and all other men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our country’s freedoms. Learn more here.

Click here to register for the Thrive Fit’s Murph Challenge.

A portion of the proceeds from both events will benefit the Hoosier Veterans Assistance Foundation.

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Guided Spring Hike Eagle Creek

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Saturday, April 21, 2018, 9:00 AM.
Spring Saturday Hike Series at Eagle Creek Ornithology Center.
Each hike will be about 2-3 miles along the easy to moderate Eagle Creek Park trails. At least one week, the hike covers trails on the west side as well. Every Saturday in April and May at 9 AM. $3 per hike. Info: 317-327-2473.
Location: Eagle Creek Park, 6515 Delong Road, Indianapolis, Marion County.
facebook.com/Ornithology.Center/

Earth Day Festival

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The 2018 Earth Day Indiana Festival will be held on Saturday, April 21, 2018, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Historic Military Park at White River State Park. Come to the festival for local food vendors, kid’s activities, over 125 exhibitors, live music, and a 5K run/walk.

Better than driving downtown is to take IndyGo! Whether you plan to be on foot for the day or want to bring along your bike, IndyGo has you covered. If you bike and bus to Military Park we will watch your bike for free at our Pedal and Park area as you enjoy the festival or other downtown happenings. Just be sure to be back by 4pm.

Back in 2018 is the Recycle Run 5K! Run or walk a 5K route that is mostly along the White River! The 5K begins (at noon) and finishes at Historic Military Park at White River State Park but the majority of the course will take you upstream and then downstream along the White River. REGISTER FOR THE 5K OR A 1-MILE WALK AT RUNSIGNUP.

http://www.earthdayindiana.org/

ActiveIndy Tours

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Offering the only daily, guided tours of the city! Get out, be active and see Indy!

Walking Tours: ActiveIndy Tours leads downtown walking tours that explore a variety of areas and themes. Whether you want to learn what the Central Canal was originally for, how so many war memorials ended up in our city or where the oldest neighborhood is located, we have a walking tour for you! Walking tours cover 2 miles in 75-90 minutes.

Biking Tours: Our casually paced, guided bicycle tours start and finish at the Indy Bike Hub at Historic City Market. The Cultural District and Neighborhood tour is the perfect way to get an overview of all downtown has to offer as we explore history, architecture and public art in the urban core of the city.

Our most popular tour is the Automotive Heritage tour that takes riders to Speedway and back on a route that highlights places that are part of Indy’s automotive history.

Biking tours cover 14-18 miles in 2.5-3 hours and include bicycle rental and helmet or you can bring your own bike for a discount.

Bike Rental: Want to get out and explore on a bike, but your schedule isn’t matching up with our tours? No problem! Rental bikes are available for whenever you need one, whether it’s for a couple of hours or a couple of days!

Running Tours: We run this town! Dreading getting on that treadmill again? Come get your workout in with us on our guided running tour! The Downtown Historic 5k provides a great overview of two different cultural districts, our downtown trail system and a number of historical sites.

These are perfect for runners and joggers of all fitness levels–we adjust our pace to accommodate our guests and multiple storytelling stops along the way allow us to keep everyone together.

A portion of each running tour fee is donated to the Indianapolis Back on My Feet chapter that helps create self-sufficiency within the Indianapolis homeless population.

https://www.visitindy.com/indianapolis-activeindy-tours

Spring Thoughts…Best Kite Flying Sites in Indianapolis

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Spring is good for kite-flying for three reasons: It’s pleasant outdoors, there’s usually a breeze, and the trees don’t have too many leaves. Leaves block the wind.

This, according to the Hoosier Kitefliers Society, whose members would know since they fly kites year-round, even in February on frozen lakes. (The next HKS event, a choreographed-to-music exhibition by internationally known fliers, is 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 30 in Shipshewana, Ind.)

What the fliers look for, optimally, are flat, grassy, open spaces.

Here are seven such spots, some of which are on private property, so you’ll need to ask permission:

Fort Harrison State Park

6000 N. Post Road 

This is a former U.S. military base located on Indy’s northeast side.

Sahm Park

6801 E. 91st St.

Plenty of room to let out the line here.

Garfield Park

2505 Conservatory Drive

Indy’s oldest city park, on the south side, in a part of town that’s getting increasingly hip.

Zionsville United Methodist Church

9644 Whitestown Road, Zionsville

Kite enthusiasts on Indy’s northwest side will want to try this spot.

Northwestway Park

5253 W. 62nd St.

This northwest-side open space also is a haven for disc golfers. It and kiting can co-exist.

Soccer field next to Colts Complex

56th Street and Reed Road

If you fly here, you may get a glimpse of Andrew Luck or some other athlete coming and going.

Washington Township Park (near the amphitheater)

435 Whipple Lane, Avon

Fly your kite among people fishing in stocked ponds and playing sand volleyball.

https://www.indystar.com/story/life/2016/04/23/7-great-places-indy-area-fly-kite/81644726/

Mammogram Screening Dates for May 2018

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Hello!  Healthy Horizons is excited to announce that we have secured more dates for the St. Vincent Mobile Mammography visits.  We will be having the Spring visit this coming May on the 17th and 18th (Thursday and Friday).  The additional dates will allow  faculty, staff and spouses to use the services.  We have had great demand in the past for these services and are so pleased to be able to offer you extended dates.  Further information including registration will follow shortly.

National Eating Disorders Association Indianapolis 2018 Walk

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The National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) is sponsoring  an Indianapolis, IN walk event from 9:00 AM-11:00 AM at Garfield Park, 2324 Pagoda Drive.

The Indianapolis walk will provide an incredible opportunity to raise awareness as well as funds for eating disorder awareness programs, educational outreach, and support of individuals and families.  Special speakers and presenters will be present.  With this being a widespread problem, particularly in campus communities, Healthy Horizons encourages your participation in this event.

The link to register is:  https://nedawalk.org/select_walk/individual

St. Patrick’s Day Hike/Run

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THE 18TH ANNUAL HOLLIDAY PARK TRAIL RUN AND HIKE IS SCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY, MARCH 17, 2018

**CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!**

  • 5-mile Trail Run (ages 10 and up) — Runners begin at 9:30 a.m.
  • 3-mile Trail Hike (ages 10 and up) — Hikers begin at 9:30 a.m.
  • St. Vincent Health 1-mile Trail Run/Hike (ages 6-12) – begins at 10:45 a.m.
  • Tot Trot (ages 5 and under) – begins at 10:55 a.m.
  • Free Kids Zone featuring climbing wall, crafts, games and more!
  • Hospitality Tent for Race Participants
  • Event Management by Tuxedo Brothers
  • Special rates available  for track and cross country teams. For more information call 317-475-9482
  • PROCEEDS BENEFIT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS AT HOLLIDAY PARK!

 

Registration and T-shirt Pick Up
Pre-race registration and T-shirt pick up will be in the Holliday Park Nature Center on Friday, March 16 from 3:30-5:30 p.m.

Race day registration and packet pick up will be in the Holliday Park Nature Center from 8:00-9:15 a.m.  Limited to 600–must be postmarked by Friday, March 9th.

You must be pre-registered by 4 p.m. Sunday, March 11, to be guaranteed a shirt and goodie bag. There will be no shirts available on race day.

EVENTS AND SCHEDULE–MARCH 17, 2018
8:00-9:15 a.m……Registration at Holliday Park Nature Center
9:00 a.m…………..Child Care begins (reservations required, children must be at least 2 years old)
9:30 a.m…………..5-mile Trail Run (competitive) & 3-mile Trail Hike
9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m….Kids Fitness Zone and Massage Tent
10:45 a.m…………St. Vincent Health 1-mile Children’s Trail Run/Hike (ages 6-12)
10:55 a.m…………Tot Trot (ages 5 and under)
11:15 a.m…………Award Ceremony and Prize Drawing

Supervision will be provided during race events for children of participating parents.  (Prior reservations required – limited to the first 50 children that are signed up)

Location

Holliday Park, 6363 Spring Mill Road, Indianapolis. Race headquarters will be in the Nature Center. (See map.)

View the Course Map HERE!

Fees

  • 5-mile Trail Run (runners only) . . . $25.00 (no T-Shirt)
  • 3-mile Trail Hike (walkers only) . . . $25.00 (no T-Shirt)
  • 5-mile Trail Run Race Day Registration (runners only)  . . . $35.00 (no T-shirt)
  • 3-mile Trail Hike Race Day Registration (walkers only)  . . . $35.00 (no T-shirt)

* No refunds. The event is rain or shine.

Children’s Activities

  • St. Vincent Health 1-mile Trail Run/Hike, ages 6-12 (includes short-sleeve t-shirt) . . . $15.00
  • Tot Trot Run ages 5 and under . . . FREE
  • Kid’s Zone . . . FREE
  • Registration on race day does not guarantee a shirt.

Shirt Options (additional cost)

  • Unisex Adult Soft Spun Cotton Slim Fit Short Sleeve T-Shirt……$18.00
  • Unisex Adult Long-Sleeve Technical Shirt……………………………….$24.00
  • Additional short-sleeve youth T-shirt available for purchase…..$12.00

Questions

317-475-9482 or 317-327-7180.
Entries over the phone will not be accepted.