Wellness Center hosts sixth annual Wellness 5K Oct. 19

Wellness Center hosts sixth annual Wellness 5K Oct. 19

The Wellness Center will host its sixth annual Wellness 5K Run/Walk on Friday, Oct. 19.

Check-in will start at 4:15 p.m. in Koch Commons Fireside Lounge, and the run/walk, 3.1 miles, will start at 4:45 p.m. The starting line will be at the arches on Summit Avenue.

Registration forms are available at the Wellness Center, located in the lower level of Koch Commons, or online. Register by Friday, Oct. 12, to receive a free T-shirt.

The Wellness 5K is free for students. Cost for faculty and staff who register by Friday, Oct. 12, is $5; $7 the day of the race. The fee is $10 for alumni.

Participants are invited to a spaghetti dinner at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 17, in Room 304, Murray-Herrick Campus Center. A fitness expert will speak during the dinner.

Prizes will be awarded to the top male and female students and nonstudent finishers.

This year, the UST Fall Festival will be at the finish line with a pep rally, food, music and fun!