UnitedHealthcare is teaming up with IRONKIDS for the UnitedHealthcare IRONKIDS Chattanooga Fun Run presented by Sunbelt Bakery, aimed at inspiring and motivating young people to lead active and healthy lifestyles.
The one-mile and half-mile fun run will take place Thursday, Sept. 22, at 6 p.m., at Ross’s Landing, where Little Debbie IRONMAN Chattanooga presented by McKee A Family Bakery triathletes will run on Sept. 25.
There will be a training event at Boys & Girls Club of Chattanooga with IRONMAN pro athlete, who will lead children in exercises and relays with UnitedHealthcare mascot Dr. Health E. Hound, on Wednesday, Sept. 21, at 5 p.m. The Boys & Girls Club of Chattanooga is at 2312 Duncan Ave.
Onsite registration begins at 9 a.m., and each athlete will receive a race bib, T-shirt, goodie bag and finisher medal. The cost for registration is $15 for children age 3 to 15 years old. Registration details are available at www.IRONKIDS.com.
UnitedHealthcare is providing 50 complimentary admissions to the Boys & Girls Club of Chattanooga to encourage participation, and mascot Dr. Health E. Hound will make a special appearance at the starting line to officially kick off the fun run.
“Healthy kids have the best chance at becoming healthy adults,” said Greg Reidy, CEO, UnitedHealthcare Tennessee/Arkansas. “We continue partnering with IRONMAN to provide an opportunity for families to spend part of their day being active, and to help children in our community live healthier lives.”
This is the fifth year UnitedHealthcare is supporting IRONKIDS in the United States as part of the company’s commitment to help stem the rising tide of childhood obesity through healthy lifestyles. UnitedHealthcare is sponsoring seven one-mile fun runs in 2016.
“The UnitedHealthcare IRONKIDS Chattanooga Fun Run is a great way to introduce young athletes to the benefits of living an active lifestyle," said Liz Kollar, global director of Athlete Development for IRONMAN. "This event allows the children to feel the thrill of competition in a safe, fun, family-friendly environment.”