Building Healthy Communities 5K Run/Walk and Wellness Expo
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2020 - Building Healthy Communities 5K Run/Walk and Wellness Expo

Charleston, South Carolina, United States View on map
Sep 27, 2020 (America/New_York local time)
Running

2020 distances

Running

Week one virtual challenge

Frequently Asked Questions 1. What type of exercises are allowed for meeting the challenges? Any exercise that meets the minimum time requirement is allowed, however the only exercise that can be used to meet the mileage requirement is running/walking. 2. How are the prizes awarded? All prizes, including the weekly award, random incentive prizes and the final award will all be decided on through random drawing.   Weekly $25 gift card: all who complete and log the weekly challenge no later than 11:59 pm each Saturday are eligible for the six weekly prize give-aways. Random incentive prizes: those who complete and log exercise in addition to the weekly challenges (must be a minimum of 30 minutes or 2 miles) no later than 11:59 pm each Saturday will be entered into separate drawings for a variety of prizes.  Final $100 gift card: all who have completed and logged ALL SIX weekly challenges are eligible for the final prize. 3. Do I have to meet the weekly challenge goals every day of the week?  Can I accumulate the challenge goal through the course of the week? Each week's challenge is a one-day challenge and should be completed in one bout.  You may log additional bouts of exercise at any point throughout the week and if they meet the minimum of 30 minutes or 2 miles, you will be entered into the random weekly drawings for a variety of "extra" incentive prizes.    4. What if I miss a week or forget to log my exercise? Only those who have logged their exercise on time (and only if that exercise meets the minimum requirement for a particular week) are eligible for the weekly $25 gift card.  Only those who have logged all six weeks are eligible for the final $100 gift card.  Those who log exercise that is in addition to the weekly challenge and meets a minimum of 30 minutes or 2 miles are eligible for additional prizes through random drawing.   5. What is group registration and what is the Charleston Running Club? Register as a group if you know 4 or more people that will be completing the challenge. Group registration is discounted 15% off for small groups of 4-19 people and 20% off for large groups of 20 or more people.  By registering as a group, you save money and get to have fun with your family and friends throughout the six weeks!  Charleston Running Club members can receive 10% off race registration (not to be combined with group discounts).  The Charleston Running Club is a local running club, open to all.  For more information, please visit their website at www.charlestonrunningclub.com.   6. Is there a military discount? Yes, veterans and active members of the military can receive 10% off using the MILVET code.  Thank you for your service. 7. Why are weeks 5 and 6 the same minimum time and distance requirement? One of the overall goals of this challenges is to encourage a lifestyle of fitness and wellness for all.  The weekly challenges are set to be realistic for those at any fitness level and progress in a realistic manner.  The last two weeks are both a minimum of 60 minutes or 5 miles running/walking because this amount would help individuals meet the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, while being realistic for this fitness challenge. 8. What is the refund policy? Sorry, no refunds will be offered, but all of the proceeds go to support a non-profit family-oriented program benefiting the community. We appreciate your support! 9. Am I able to donate to the program in addition to my entry fee? Yes!  Thank you for inquiring.  There is a section on the event website where donations can be entered.  Thank you so much for supporting a great cause. 10. Am I able to buy additional shirts? Yes!  Additional shirts are $12 and you can add the order on the registration page. 11. How can I contact the organizer with any questions? Please contact hearthealth@musc.edu with questions. Heart Health Program Information: Heart Health is a weight management program and lipid clinic for kids and teens.   We work with kids and their families to promote healthy habits through individualized clinic visits, group education sessions and a fitness program.  We have had fantastic success and we currently have over 350 families enrolled from the greater Charleston area!  Since we are a non-profit program, we rely heavily on fundraising events that also promote our healthy message through exercise and other health promotion activities. Thank you so much for your support of these children and their families and for helping us Build Healthy Communities!  More information can be found on our website at www.MUSCKids.org/Heart/Health and our Facebook page at www.Facebook.com/MUSCkidsHeartHealth. 

Sep 27, 2020 Week one virtual challenge 12:00 AM
Free
Closed

Week two virtual challenge

Frequently Asked Questions 1. What type of exercises are allowed for meeting the challenges? Any exercise that meets the minimum time requirement is allowed, however the only exercise that can be used to meet the mileage requirement is running/walking.   2. How are the prizes awarded? All prizes, including the weekly award, random incentive prizes and the final award will all be decided on through random drawing.   Weekly $25 gift card: all who complete and log the weekly challenge no later than 11:59 pm each Saturday are eligible for the six weekly prize give-aways. Random incentive prizes: those who complete and log exercise in addition to the weekly challenges (must be a minimum of 30 minutes or 2 miles) no later than 11:59 pm each Saturday will be entered into separate drawings for a variety of prizes.  Final $100 gift card: all who have completed and logged ALL SIX weekly challenges are eligible for the final prize. 3. Do I have to meet the weekly challenge goals every day of the week?  Can I accumulate the challenge goal through the course of the week? Each week's challenge is a one-day challenge and should be completed in one bout.  You may log additional bouts of exercise at any point throughout the week and if they meet the minimum of 30 minutes or 2 miles, you will be entered into the random weekly drawings for a variety of "extra" incentive prizes.    4. What if I miss a week or forget to log my exercise? Only those who have logged their exercise on time (and only if that exercise meets the minimum requirement for a particular week) are eligible for the weekly $25 gift card.  Only those who have logged all six weeks are eligible for the final $100 gift card.  Those who log exercise that is in addition to the weekly challenge and meets a minimum of 30 minutes or 2 miles are eligible for additional prizes through random drawing.   5. What is group registration and what is the Charleston Running Club? Register as a group if you know 4 or more people that will be completing the challenge. Group registration is discounted 15% off for small groups of 4-19 people and 20% off for large groups of 20 or more people.  By registering as a group, you save money and get to have fun with your family and friends throughout the six weeks!  Charleston Running Club members can receive 10% off race registration (not to be combined with group discounts).  The Charleston Running Club is a local running club, open to all.  For more information, please visit their website at www.charlestonrunningclub.com.   6. Is there a military discount? Yes, veterans and active members of the military can receive 10% off using the MILVET code.  Thank you for your service. 7. Why are weeks 5 and 6 the same minimum time and distance requirement? One of the overall goals of this challenges is to encourage a lifestyle of fitness and wellness for all.  The weekly challenges are set to be realistic for those at any fitness level and progress in a realistic manner.  The last two weeks are both a minimum of 60 minutes or 5 miles running/walking because this amount would help individuals meet the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, while being realistic for this fitness challenge. 8. What is the refund policy? Sorry, no refunds will be offered, but all of the proceeds go to support a non-profit family-oriented program benefiting the community. We appreciate your support! 9. Am I able to donate to the program in addition to my entry fee? Yes!  Thank you for inquiring.  There is a section on the event website where donations can be entered.  Thank you so much for supporting a great cause. 10. Am I able to buy additional shirts? Yes!  Additional shirts are $12 and you can add the order on the registration page. 11. How can I contact the organizer with any questions? Please contact hearthealth@musc.edu with questions. Heart Health Program Information: Heart Health is a weight management program and lipid clinic for kids and teens.   We work with kids and their families to promote healthy habits through individualized clinic visits, group education sessions and a fitness program.  We have had fantastic success and we currently have over 350 families enrolled from the greater Charleston area!  Since we are a non-profit program, we rely heavily on fundraising events that also promote our healthy message through exercise and other health promotion activities. Thank you so much for your support of these children and their families and for helping us Build Healthy Communities!  More information can be found on our website at www.MUSCKids.org/Heart/Health and our Facebook page at www.Facebook.com/MUSCkidsHeartHealth. 

Sep 27, 2020 Week two virtual challenge 12:00 AM
Free
Closed

Week three virtual challenge

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) 1. What type of exercises are allowed for meeting the challenges? Any exercise that meets the minimum time requirement is allowed, however the only exercise that can be used to meet the mileage requirement is running/walking.   2. How are the prizes awarded? All prizes, including the weekly award, random incentive prizes and the final award will all be decided on through random drawing.   Weekly $25 gift card: all who complete and log the weekly challenge no later than 11:59 pm each Saturday are eligible for the six weekly prize give-aways. Random incentive prizes: those who complete and log exercise in addition to the weekly challenges (must be a minimum of 30 minutes or 2 miles) no later than 11:59 pm each Saturday will be entered into separate drawings for a variety of prizes.  Final $100 gift card: all who have completed and logged ALL SIX weekly challenges are eligible for the final prize. 3. Do I have to meet the weekly challenge goals every day of the week?  Can I accumulate the challenge goal through the course of the week? Each week's challenge is a one-day challenge and should be completed in one bout.  You may log additional bouts of exercise at any point throughout the week and if they meet the minimum of 30 minutes or 2 miles, you will be entered into the random weekly drawings for a variety of "extra" incentive prizes.    4. What if I miss a week or forget to log my exercise? Only those who have logged their exercise on time (and only if that exercise meets the minimum requirement for a particular week) are eligible for the weekly $25 gift card.  Only those who have logged all six weeks are eligible for the final $100 gift card.  Those who log exercise that is in addition to the weekly challenge and meets a minimum of 30 minutes or 2 miles are eligible for additional prizes through random drawing.   5. What is group registration and what is the Charleston Running Club? Register as a group if you know 4 or more people that will be completing the challenge. Group registration is discounted 15% off for small groups of 4-19 people and 20% off for large groups of 20 or more people.  By registering as a group, you save money and get to have fun with your family and friends throughout the six weeks!  Charleston Running Club members can receive 10% off race registration (not to be combined with group discounts).  The Charleston Running Club is a local running club, open to all.  For more information, please visit their website at www.charlestonrunningclub.com.   6. Is there a military discount? Yes, veterans and active members of the military can receive 10% off using the MILVET code.  Thank you for your service. 7. Why are weeks 5 and 6 the same minimum time and distance requirement? One of the overall goals of this challenges is to encourage a lifestyle of fitness and wellness for all.  The weekly challenges are set to be realistic for those at any fitness level and progress in a realistic manner.  The last two weeks are both a minimum of 60 minutes or 5 miles running/walking because this amount would help individuals meet the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, while being realistic for this fitness challenge. 8. What is the refund policy? Sorry, no refunds will be offered, but all of the proceeds go to support a non-profit family-oriented program benefiting the community. We appreciate your support! 9. Am I able to donate to the program in addition to my entry fee? Yes!  Thank you for inquiring.  There is a section on the event website where donations can be entered.  Thank you so much for supporting a great cause. 10. Am I able to buy additional shirts? Yes!  Additional shirts are $12 and you can add the order on the registration page. 11. How can I contact the organizer with any questions? Please contact hearthealth@musc.edu with questions. Heart Health Program Information: Heart Health is a weight management program and lipid clinic for kids and teens.   We work with kids and their families to promote healthy habits through individualized clinic visits, group education sessions and a fitness program.  We have had fantastic success and we currently have over 350 families enrolled from the greater Charleston area!  Since we are a non-profit program, we rely heavily on fundraising events that also promote our healthy message through exercise and other health promotion activities. Thank you so much for your support of these children and their families and for helping us Build Healthy Communities!  More information can be found on our website at www.MUSCKids.org/Heart/Health and our Facebook page at www.Facebook.com/MUSCkidsHeartHealth. 

Sep 27, 2020 Week three virtual challenge 12:00 AM
Free
Closed

Week four virtual challenge

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) 1. What type of exercises are allowed for meeting the challenges? Any exercise that meets the minimum time requirement is allowed, however the only exercise that can be used to meet the mileage requirement is running/walking.   2. How are the prizes awarded? All prizes, including the weekly award, random incentive prizes and the final award will all be decided on through random drawing.   Weekly $25 gift card: all who complete and log the weekly challenge no later than 11:59 pm each Saturday are eligible for the six weekly prize give-aways. Random incentive prizes: those who complete and log exercise in addition to the weekly challenges (must be a minimum of 30 minutes or 2 miles) no later than 11:59 pm each Saturday will be entered into separate drawings for a variety of prizes.  Final $100 gift card: all who have completed and logged ALL SIX weekly challenges are eligible for the final prize. 3. Do I have to meet the weekly challenge goals every day of the week?  Can I accumulate the challenge goal through the course of the week? Each week's challenge is a one-day challenge and should be completed in one bout.  You may log additional bouts of exercise at any point throughout the week and if they meet the minimum of 30 minutes or 2 miles, you will be entered into the random weekly drawings for a variety of "extra" incentive prizes.    4. What if I miss a week or forget to log my exercise? Only those who have logged their exercise on time (and only if that exercise meets the minimum requirement for a particular week) are eligible for the weekly $25 gift card.  Only those who have logged all six weeks are eligible for the final $100 gift card.  Those who log exercise that is in addition to the weekly challenge and meets a minimum of 30 minutes or 2 miles are eligible for additional prizes through random drawing.   5. What is group registration and what is the Charleston Running Club? Register as a group if you know 4 or more people that will be completing the challenge. Group registration is discounted 15% off for small groups of 4-19 people and 20% off for large groups of 20 or more people.  By registering as a group, you save money and get to have fun with your family and friends throughout the six weeks!  Charleston Running Club members can receive 10% off race registration (not to be combined with group discounts).  The Charleston Running Club is a local running club, open to all.  For more information, please visit their website at www.charlestonrunningclub.com.   6. Is there a military discount? Yes, veterans and active members of the military can receive 10% off using the MILVET code.  Thank you for your service. 7. Why are weeks 5 and 6 the same minimum time and distance requirement? One of the overall goals of this challenges is to encourage a lifestyle of fitness and wellness for all.  The weekly challenges are set to be realistic for those at any fitness level and progress in a realistic manner.  The last two weeks are both a minimum of 60 minutes or 5 miles running/walking because this amount would help individuals meet the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, while being realistic for this fitness challenge. 8. What is the refund policy? Sorry, no refunds will be offered, but all of the proceeds go to support a non-profit family-oriented program benefiting the community. We appreciate your support! 9. Am I able to donate to the program in addition to my entry fee? Yes!  Thank you for inquiring.  There is a section on the event website where donations can be entered.  Thank you so much for supporting a great cause. 10. Am I able to buy additional shirts? Yes!  Additional shirts are $12 and you can add the order on the registration page. 11. How can I contact the organizer with any questions? Please contact hearthealth@musc.edu with questions. Heart Health Program Information: Heart Health is a weight management program and lipid clinic for kids and teens.   We work with kids and their families to promote healthy habits through individualized clinic visits, group education sessions and a fitness program.  We have had fantastic success and we currently have over 350 families enrolled from the greater Charleston area!  Since we are a non-profit program, we rely heavily on fundraising events that also promote our healthy message through exercise and other health promotion activities. Thank you so much for your support of these children and their families and for helping us Build Healthy Communities!  More information can be found on our website at www.MUSCKids.org/Heart/Health and our Facebook page at www.Facebook.com/MUSCkidsHeartHealth. 

Sep 27, 2020 Week four virtual challenge 12:00 AM
Free
Closed

Week five virtual challenge

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) 1. What type of exercises are allowed for meeting the challenges? Any exercise that meets the minimum time requirement is allowed, however the only exercise that can be used to meet the mileage requirement is running/walking.   2. How are the prizes awarded? All prizes, including the weekly award, random incentive prizes and the final award will all be decided on through random drawing.   Weekly $25 gift card: all who complete and log the weekly challenge no later than 11:59 pm each Saturday are eligible for the six weekly prize give-aways. Random incentive prizes: those who complete and log exercise in addition to the weekly challenges (must be a minimum of 30 minutes or 2 miles) no later than 11:59 pm each Saturday will be entered into separate drawings for a variety of prizes.  Final $100 gift card: all who have completed and logged ALL SIX weekly challenges are eligible for the final prize. 3. Do I have to meet the weekly challenge goals every day of the week?  Can I accumulate the challenge goal through the course of the week? Each week's challenge is a one-day challenge and should be completed in one bout.  You may log additional bouts of exercise at any point throughout the week and if they meet the minimum of 30 minutes or 2 miles, you will be entered into the random weekly drawings for a variety of "extra" incentive prizes.    4. What if I miss a week or forget to log my exercise? Only those who have logged their exercise on time (and only if that exercise meets the minimum requirement for a particular week) are eligible for the weekly $25 gift card.  Only those who have logged all six weeks are eligible for the final $100 gift card.  Those who log exercise that is in addition to the weekly challenge and meets a minimum of 30 minutes or 2 miles are eligible for additional prizes through random drawing.   5. What is group registration and what is the Charleston Running Club? Register as a group if you know 4 or more people that will be completing the challenge. Group registration is discounted 15% off for small groups of 4-19 people and 20% off for large groups of 20 or more people.  By registering as a group, you save money and get to have fun with your family and friends throughout the six weeks!  Charleston Running Club members can receive 10% off race registration (not to be combined with group discounts).  The Charleston Running Club is a local running club, open to all.  For more information, please visit their website at www.charlestonrunningclub.com.   6. Is there a military discount? Yes, veterans and active members of the military can receive 10% off using the MILVET code.  Thank you for your service. 7. Why are weeks 5 and 6 the same minimum time and distance requirement? One of the overall goals of this challenges is to encourage a lifestyle of fitness and wellness for all.  The weekly challenges are set to be realistic for those at any fitness level and progress in a realistic manner.  The last two weeks are both a minimum of 60 minutes or 5 miles running/walking because this amount would help individuals meet the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, while being realistic for this fitness challenge. 8. What is the refund policy? Sorry, no refunds will be offered, but all of the proceeds go to support a non-profit family-oriented program benefiting the community. We appreciate your support! 9. Am I able to donate to the program in addition to my entry fee? Yes!  Thank you for inquiring.  There is a section on the event website where donations can be entered.  Thank you so much for supporting a great cause. 10. Am I able to buy additional shirts? Yes!  Additional shirts are $12 and you can add the order on the registration page. 11. How can I contact the organizer with any questions? Please contact hearthealth@musc.edu with questions. Heart Health Program Information: Heart Health is a weight management program and lipid clinic for kids and teens.   We work with kids and their families to promote healthy habits through individualized clinic visits, group education sessions and a fitness program.  We have had fantastic success and we currently have over 350 families enrolled from the greater Charleston area!  Since we are a non-profit program, we rely heavily on fundraising events that also promote our healthy message through exercise and other health promotion activities. Thank you so much for your support of these children and their families and for helping us Build Healthy Communities!  More information can be found on our website at www.MUSCKids.org/Heart/Health and our Facebook page at www.Facebook.com/MUSCkidsHeartHealth. 

Sep 27, 2020 Week five virtual challenge 12:00 AM
Free
Closed

Week six virtual challenge

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) 1. What type of exercises are allowed for meeting the challenges? Any exercise that meets the minimum time requirement is allowed, however the only exercise that can be used to meet the mileage requirement is running/walking.   2. How are the prizes awarded? All prizes, including the weekly award, random incentive prizes and the final award will all be decided on through random drawing.   Weekly $25 gift card: all who complete and log the weekly challenge no later than 11:59 pm each Saturday are eligible for the six weekly prize give-aways. Random incentive prizes: those who complete and log exercise in addition to the weekly challenges (must be a minimum of 30 minutes or 2 miles) no later than 11:59 pm each Saturday will be entered into separate drawings for a variety of prizes.  Final $100 gift card: all who have completed and logged ALL SIX weekly challenges are eligible for the final prize. 3. Do I have to meet the weekly challenge goals every day of the week?  Can I accumulate the challenge goal through the course of the week? Each week's challenge is a one-day challenge and should be completed in one bout.  You may log additional bouts of exercise at any point throughout the week and if they meet the minimum of 30 minutes or 2 miles, you will be entered into the random weekly drawings for a variety of "extra" incentive prizes.    4. What if I miss a week or forget to log my exercise? Only those who have logged their exercise on time (and only if that exercise meets the minimum requirement for a particular week) are eligible for the weekly $25 gift card.  Only those who have logged all six weeks are eligible for the final $100 gift card.  Those who log exercise that is in addition to the weekly challenge and meets a minimum of 30 minutes or 2 miles are eligible for additional prizes through random drawing.   5. What is group registration and what is the Charleston Running Club? Register as a group if you know 4 or more people that will be completing the challenge. Group registration is discounted 15% off for small groups of 4-19 people and 20% off for large groups of 20 or more people.  By registering as a group, you save money and get to have fun with your family and friends throughout the six weeks!  Charleston Running Club members can receive 10% off race registration (not to be combined with group discounts).  The Charleston Running Club is a local running club, open to all.  For more information, please visit their website at www.charlestonrunningclub.com.   6. Is there a military discount? Yes, veterans and active members of the military can receive 10% off using the MILVET code.  Thank you for your service. 7. Why are weeks 5 and 6 the same minimum time and distance requirement? One of the overall goals of this challenges is to encourage a lifestyle of fitness and wellness for all.  The weekly challenges are set to be realistic for those at any fitness level and progress in a realistic manner.  The last two weeks are both a minimum of 60 minutes or 5 miles running/walking because this amount would help individuals meet the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, while being realistic for this fitness challenge. 8. What is the refund policy? Sorry, no refunds will be offered, but all of the proceeds go to support a non-profit family-oriented program benefiting the community. We appreciate your support! 9. Am I able to donate to the program in addition to my entry fee? Yes!  Thank you for inquiring.  There is a section on the event website where donations can be entered.  Thank you so much for supporting a great cause. 10. Am I able to buy additional shirts? Yes!  Additional shirts are $12 and you can add the order on the registration page. 11. How can I contact the organizer with any questions? Please contact hearthealth@musc.edu with questions. Heart Health Program Information: Heart Health is a weight management program and lipid clinic for kids and teens.   We work with kids and their families to promote healthy habits through individualized clinic visits, group education sessions and a fitness program.  We have had fantastic success and we currently have over 350 families enrolled from the greater Charleston area!  Since we are a non-profit program, we rely heavily on fundraising events that also promote our healthy message through exercise and other health promotion activities. Thank you so much for your support of these children and their families and for helping us Build Healthy Communities!  More information can be found on our website at www.MUSCKids.org/Heart/Health and our Facebook page at www.Facebook.com/MUSCkidsHeartHealth. 

Sep 27, 2020 Week six virtual challenge 12:00 AM
Free
Closed

Building Healthy Communities Virtual Fitness Challenge

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) 1. What type of exercises are allowed for meeting the challenges? Any exercise that meets the minimum time requirement is allowed, however the only exercise that can be used to meet the mileage requirement is running/walking.   2. How are the prizes awarded? All prizes, including the weekly award, random incentive prizes and the final award will all be decided on through random drawing.   Weekly $25 gift card: all who complete and log the weekly challenge no later than 11:59 pm each Saturday are eligible for the six weekly prize give-aways. Random incentive prizes: those who complete and log exercise in addition to the weekly challenges (must be a minimum of 30 minutes or 2 miles) no later than 11:59 pm each Saturday will be entered into separate drawings for a variety of prizes.  Final $100 gift card: all who have completed and logged ALL SIX weekly challenges are eligible for the final prize. 3. Do I have to meet the weekly challenge goals every day of the week?  Can I accumulate the challenge goal through the course of the week? Each week's challenge is a one-day challenge and should be completed in one bout.  You may log additional bouts of exercise at any point throughout the week and if they meet the minimum of 30 minutes or 2 miles, you will be entered into the random weekly drawings for a variety of "extra" incentive prizes.    4. What if I miss a week or forget to log my exercise? Only those who have logged their exercise on time (and only if that exercise meets the minimum requirement for a particular week) are eligible for the weekly $25 gift card.  Only those who have logged all six weeks are eligible for the final $100 gift card.  Those who log exercise that is in addition to the weekly challenge and meets a minimum of 30 minutes or 2 miles are eligible for additional prizes through random drawing.   5. What is group registration and what is the Charleston Running Club? Register as a group if you know 4 or more people that will be completing the challenge. Group registration is discounted 15% off for small groups of 4-19 people and 20% off for large groups of 20 or more people.  By registering as a group, you save money and get to have fun with your family and friends throughout the six weeks!  Charleston Running Club members can receive 10% off race registration (not to be combined with group discounts).  The Charleston Running Club is a local running club, open to all.  For more information, please visit their website at www.charlestonrunningclub.com.   6. Is there a military discount? Yes, veterans and active members of the military can receive 10% off using the MILVET code.  Thank you for your service. 7. Why are weeks 5 and 6 the same minimum time and distance requirement? One of the overall goals of this challenges is to encourage a lifestyle of fitness and wellness for all.  The weekly challenges are set to be realistic for those at any fitness level and progress in a realistic manner.  The last two weeks are both a minimum of 60 minutes or 5 miles running/walking because this amount would help individuals meet the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, while being realistic for this fitness challenge. 8. What is the refund policy? Sorry, no refunds will be offered, but all of the proceeds go to support a non-profit family-oriented program benefiting the community. We appreciate your support! 9. Am I able to donate to the program in addition to my entry fee? Yes!  Thank you for inquiring.  There is a section on the event website where donations can be entered.  Thank you so much for supporting a great cause. 10. Am I able to buy additional shirts? Yes!  Additional shirts are $12 and you can add the order on the registration page. 11. How can I contact the organizer with any questions? Please contact hearthealth@musc.edu with questions. Heart Health Program Information: Heart Health is a weight management program and lipid clinic for kids and teens.   We work with kids and their families to promote healthy habits through individualized clinic visits, group education sessions and a fitness program.  We have had fantastic success and we currently have over 350 families enrolled from the greater Charleston area!  Since we are a non-profit program, we rely heavily on fundraising events that also promote our healthy message through exercise and other health promotion activities. Thank you so much for your support of these children and their families and for helping us Build Healthy Communities!  More information can be found on our website at www.MUSCKids.org/Heart/Health and our Facebook page at www.Facebook.com/MUSCkidsHeartHealth. 

Sep 27, 2020 Building Healthy Communities Virtual Fitness Challenge 12:00 AM
$25.00
Closed

Race-day weather

Conditions on September 27, 2020 — historical Open-Meteo data.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (recorded on race day) 18.8° / Maximum temperature (recorded on race day) 27.5°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (recorded on race day) 18.8° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (recorded on race day) 31.5°
Peak wind (km/h)
Strongest wind of the day (recorded on race day)
9.5
Precip (mm)
Precipitation over the day (recorded on race day)
3.3mm
Humidity
Mean relative humidity (recorded on race day)
85.0%
Sunrise
Sunrise at the start line on September 27, 2020 (EDT)
Sunset
Sunset at the start line on September 27, 2020 (EDT)
Daylight
Hours between sunrise and sunset on race day
11h 57m

The sun rises at 7:11 AM and sets at 7:09 PM local time (EDT) in Charleston on September 27, 2020 — 11h 57m of daylight.

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2020 results — Building Healthy Communities 5K Run/Walk and Wellness Expo

304 finishers across 6 distances · leading places in the Week one virtual challenge

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Leading finishers of the 2020 Building Healthy Communities 5K Run/Walk and Wellness Expo
Place Name Time Pace
1 Ryan Luczkowiak 7:34:46 8:11 /mi
2 Heidi Toney 9:41:31 13:08 /mi
3 Janina Wilmskoetter 4:10:06 8:35 /mi
4 Chung Lee 2:30:00
5 Sarah Wilson 45:09

Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.

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