Canal Wellness Fest offers free health fair and 5K on Oct. 25

The Canal Winchester Running Scared 5K, presented by Nationwide Children’s Hospital, completed its sixth year on Oct. 29, . The event offered a 5K run and a one-miler. Runners were encouraged to wear Halloween costumes. This year the race took place at the Canal Winchester High School with a route through Canal Winchester. Pictured here is Harper Goodrich, 8, and her grandmother Debbie Marshall-Guzman, who completed the Running Scared 5K in just over 50 minutes. This was Goodrich’s second time racing.
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On Saturday, October 25, the Canal Winchester Chamber will host the Canal Wellness Fest, presented by Nationwide Children’s and Diley Ridge Medical Center. This event is at Canal Winchester High School.

The day begins with a free Health Fair from 9:00am-12:00pm, open to the public and featuring local wellness and health vendors. Families can enjoy kid-friendly activities while adults take part in fitness and wellness classes offered throughout the morning.

The Canal Wellness Fest is a chance for neighbors, families and friends to connect while accessing resources that support healthy living.

The health fair includes:

· Free fitness and wellness classes

· Educational resources

· Family-friendly activities

· Interactive booths from health and wellness vendors.

As part of the Canal Wellness Fest, the 9th annual Running Scared 5K is a costume-themed 5K run/walk that begins at 10:00am. Participants will receive a race shirt and finisher medal, with prizes awarded for the most creative outfits.

Save $5 on race registration when you sign up through October 12.

To register for the Running Scared 5K, visit runningscared5k.com.