Healthy Parks, Healthy You

Healthy Parks, Healthy You
Kick Off Event

Bring the entire family for a day of fitness demonstrations, healthy activities and information booths, a 5k run/walk, guest speakers, and a concert.

Saturday, August 22, 2009
Seward Park
5898 Lake Washington Blvd. S
9:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Fun Run 9:30 a.m.

EXHIBITION BOOTH OPPORTUNITIES
Join us for a great opportunity to promote or sell your company's product or service. There are 50 (10x10) booths available at the Healthy Park, Healthy You Event. Each booth includes a table and two chairs.

So how can you help us change lives? Seattle Parks and Recreation offers endless opportunities to achieve those 30 minutes of moderate exercise-trails, playgrounds, gyms, pools, fitness classes, athletic fields, beaches-and the list goes on. We want you to join us and be part of the healthy solution.

• Click here to download invitation from Tim Gallagher, Superintendent

Who will be there?  Last year exhibitors included companies that feature health and fitness, sports beverages, hospitals, bicycles, and more.

Booth Space Fee: For-profit vendors $100, and no fee for nonprofit vendors that engage the public in an activity that promotes a healthy community.

• Click here to download online exhibition form

For more information about Exhibition Booths, please contact Cara Brown at (206) 386-4235 or email her at cara.brown@seattle.gov.

5K FUN RUN/WALK
Races are for the entire family and great for both runners and walkers.  Participants have a wonderful opportunity to experience Seward Park.

The park is located only five miles from the downtown urban core, occupies a 277-acre peninsula sculpted by glaciers and composed of a range of habitats that include forests, savannas, grasslands, and lakeshore. It features a remarkable stand of old-growth forest, two active bald eagle nests, and a wide array of flora and fauna.

August 22, 2009
9:30 a.m.
$15 per participant on or before August 15
$20.00 after August 15
Youth 12 and younger can run for free, but must be registered online, or in person by a parent or guardian. Price includes a T-shirt, a goodie bag, a finisher certificate and entry to the concert.

NOTE: $5 of your registration fee goes to support Seattle Parks and Recreation youth sports.

Race FAQ
How long is the race?  The 5K race is 5 kilometers, which is 3.1 miles.

How do I register?  There are three ways to register for the Fun Run.

• Register online on or before August 15.
• Register at any community center on or before August 15.
• Register at the event on August 22. Download registration form.

Youth 12 and younger can run for free, but must be registered online, or in person by a parent or guardian.

Entry fees on or before August 15: $15
Entry Fee on day fo race, August 20: $20

Can I register the day of the race? Yes!  Day-of-race registration is 8 a.m. - 9 a.m. at the Healthy Parks, Healthy You Registration Booth near the start line. The cost is $20 for participants 13 and older.

Can I walk?  Yes! Walkers are welcome.  We ask that you start closer to the back of the line to allow runners to make their best time. No dogs or bikes are allowed on the run course during race time. 

For more information about the race, please contact Antoinette Daniel at (206) 684-0271 or email her at antoinette.daniel@seattle.gov.

CONCERT
Enjoy invigorating sounds from local Seattle artists.  The music is for the entire family and sure to bring smiles to everyone's faces.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
We need volunteers to help organize the Healthy Parks, Healthy You Event and Fun Runs.  If you want to give something back to the health and fitness community, to support a friend or family member, or simply to enjoy the park, come join our volunteer family.

Volunteers are needed to help with the following:

• Pre-event setup
• Refreshment booth
• First aid stations
• Water stations
• Timing chip removal
• Cheer squad
• Cleanup

For more information about volunteer opportunities, please contact Janine VanSanden at (206) 684-4557 or email her at janine.vansaden@seattle.gov.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Your company can receive tremendous benefits from this highly sought after market.  Promote your products or services to hundreds of healthy and active Seattle consumers. For more information about Sponsorship Opportunities, please contact Corey Myers at (206) 684-4181 or email at her corey.myers@seattle.gov.

• Click here to view Sponsorship Brochure

Parking Suggestions

We encourage you to use alternate means of transportation such as walking, biking, taking the bus or carpooling with your family, friends or neighbors!

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