Hilliard Lyons did their homework when they started the Health and Fitness Classic. “We looked at the national statistics on health issues and obesity, especially in children,” said Hilliard Lyons Branch Manager Rick Hobgood. “People aren’t getting exercise like we were generations ago. Society has changed and we’ve got to step up. So this is our way to get people moving.”
This Saturday, September 12, the sixth annual Hilliard Lyons Health and Fitness Classic will take place downtown, giving people of all ages and levels of fitness a chance to “get moving” with a 5K and 10K run across the Blue Bridge, a fun run for kids, and a bridge walk.
Owensboro Family YMCA, the City of Owensboro and the Owensboro Convention and Visitors Bureau also sponsor the event.
10k Bridge Run
Start time will be 8:15am. Registration fee $25. Start line is behind the Hampton Inn and Suites located on Veterans Blvd. Registration begins 7am to 8am the day of the race. For online registration, click here. For course description, see link below.
5K Bridge Run
Start time will be 8:40am. Registration fee $20. Start line is behind the Hampton Inn and Suites located on Veterans Blvd. Registration begins 7am to 8am the day of the race. For online registration, click here. For course description, see link below.
YMCA Kids Fun Run Run – 10am
The Owensboro Family YMCA will be sponsoring K-5th grade fitness events.
- 100 yard dash for K and 1st graders.
- 200 yard dash for 2nd grade thru 5th grade levels.
- Other exercises, such as push-ups and curls will be explained to the kids.
Bridge Walk – 10am-2pm
Pedestrians will be able to walk across the bridge from 10am – 2pm.
Following the Health and Fitness Classic activities, the Owensboro Air Show will be held at the riverfront from 1:00-3:00pm.
Online Registration, sign-up information, map and course description is available online at www.hilliardlyonsbridgerun.com.
Proceeds from the Health and Fitness Classic benefit Healthy Horizons.
“Healthy Horizons” is a group of community leaders and volunteers working together towards a healthier Owensboro and Daviess County. A member of the Green River Regional Health Council, Healthy Horizons helps assess and define community health needs and develops action steps to address those needs. Find them on Facebook.
