Priority Health Arts in Motion 5K set for Sept. 3 during Ford Arts, Beats & Eats
(May 11, 2011)
Ford Arts, Beats & Eats introduces the ultimate 5K, which like most events at the festival is a product of true collaboration. The Priority Healthy Arts in Motion 5K presented by DMC Sports Medicine is open to runners and walkers of all ages. The event will be held Saturday, September 3 at 9 a.m. and will be produced in partnership with Michigan Youth Arts, a statewide association that serves as an alliance of arts education organizations across artistic disciplines: creative writing, dance, instrumental music, media arts, music composition, theater, visual arts and vocal music. Proceeds from the run will support many Michigan Youth Arts Programs.
The race/walk course will wind through the park and tree-lined neighborhoods of Royal Oak. Artists of all ages will perform along the route and in Starr Jaycee Park, as well as install visual and interactive art in the park. Participants are invited to run or walk in costume, form a team, or dance their way through the 5k. Creative awards will be given to participants. Prizes will be awarded for best individual costume and most creative team theme.
The cost for the chip-timed 5K run is $25 before July 15 and $35 thereafter. Cost for the 5K fun run/walk is $20 before July 15 and $30 thereafter. All registrations include free admission to Ford Arts, Beats & Eats. Participants can register for the event by visiting the Michigan Youth Arts website. Starr Jaycee Park is located in Royal Oak on 13 Mile Road just east of Crooks.
“Priority Health is pleased to partner with Ford Arts, Beats & Eats to help in spreading the message of healthy living within the community – and delivering it with a clever and fun twist,” said Don Whitford, Vice President of Sales and Client Services, Priority Health. “The 5K is more than just a race. This day is a celebration of well-being and a great way to demonstrate the many benefits of a healthy lifestyle, as well as raise money to support arts education in Michigan schools.”
In addition to being title sponsor of the race, Priority Health is bringing more healthy elements to the festival, including the sponsorship of a Health & Wellness Tent featuring several medical screenings, as well as program to identify health items that are on the menus of local restaurants.
