Vandalia Health’s Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital Wellness Committee is launching the winter 5K season with the Annual Gobble Gallop, a 5K Walk/Run on Thanksgiving Day, November 28.
The event begins at 9 a.m. at 160 Jackson Mill Rd, Weston, WV 26452. Registration costs $5 and can be completed online at https://www.webscorer.com/registerlist?raceid=364361.
“This is a fun event,” said Kevin Stalnaker, Chief Administrative Officer at Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital. “There is a minimal registration fee with the goal of getting people out on Thanksgiving Day to participate in a healthy activity before that big Thanksgiving dinner. Last year, we had several out-of-town visitors participating, which made it all the more enjoyable.”
The Wellness Committee is dedicated to promoting health in Lewis County and welcomes non-profits interested in joining the initiative. Those who would like to participate can contact the committee at (304) 517-8612.
In addition to the Gobble Gallop, other upcoming wellness events include:
- Cocoa & Cookies Walk/Run: Saturday, December 14 at 10 a.m. – Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital | Register at https://www.webscorer.com/registerlist?raceid=369768
- Snowball Walk/Run: Saturday, January 11 at 10 a.m. – Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital | Register at https://www.webscorer.com/registerlist?raceid=370578
- Ground Hog Walk/Run: Saturday, February 1 at 10 a.m. – Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital | Register at https://www.webscorer.com/registerlist?raceid=370579
“Community events like the Gobble Gallop are a wonderful way to bring people together for a fun healthy activity, and we’re excited to see both locals and visitors join in,” said Julia Spelsberg, Community Outreach Coordinator at Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital. “Our goal is to inspire more people in our community to get active and enjoy the benefits of a healthier lifestyle, especially around the holidays.”
For more information about Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital and its wellness initiatives, visit MonHealth.com/Healthfair.