Move Montgomery will host the 5K Gobble Wobble as part of its mission to promote wellness in the River Region by encouraging Montgomery residents to live healthier, happier lives. The run/walk will allow participants to exercise at their own pace while staying healthy and having fun!
Registration for the event is FREE! Everyone who registers will be entered into the Move Montgomery T-shirt Giveaway at the event. Move Montgomery also asks that all participants bring a canned good to support local food banks. Hunger affects every community. Approximately one-seventh of Americans struggle to have enough to eat and rely on food pantries to fill the gaps, as per Hunger in America.
WHAT: 5K Turkey Gobble Wobble with Move Montgomery;
WHEN: Friday, November 25th at 8:00 am;
WHERE: Cloverdale Park, 2415 W Cloverdale Park, Montgomery, AL 36106
First Lady Tamika Reed launched the Move Montgomery Task Force to help Montgomeryians stay physically fit and prioritize their wellness. Alabama has the sixth-highest adult obesity rate in the nation and the sixteenth-highest obesity rate for youth ages 10 to 17. It is a problem that is especially prevalent in central Alabama counties, including Montgomery. Obesity is linked to many known medical issues which can be better managed or mitigated with weight loss and routine exercise. For more information and to register please visit
www.movemontgomery.com.
Adoria Hughes
Public Relations Assistant
City of Montgomery
103 North Perry Street
Montgomery, AL 36104
(Office)-
334.625.2006
(Cell)-
334.201.7886
adoria.hughes@montgomeryal.gov
