Washington Adventist University to Host 5K Fun Run on April 12 to Support Outreach Regarding Healthy Lifestyles and Community Wellness

Takoma Park, MD (March 26, 2015) A 5K Fun Run on Sunday, April 12 from 8 a.m. to 12 noon in Takoma Park will support Washington Adventist University’s Acro-Airs acrobatic sports team and its outreach efforts to promote healthy lifestyles and enhance community wellness. The run is open to all, and participants may also choose to walk.   

The Fun Run will follow Sligo Creek Parkway, which will be closed to vehicles. The run is organized by the Washington Adventist University Alumni, Student Missions and the Acro-Airs team. Additional sponsors are welcome.

The registration fee for the 5K Fun Run is $35 for adults and $25 for children. Sponsorships are available for $1,000 for 50 participants; $500 for 25 participants; $300 for 15 participants; and $150 for 7 participants.  For more information or to register online, go to http://www.mission-airs5k.com .

The run will be followed by an afternoon Family Fun Festival on campus on April 12, from noon to 5 p.m. It is also open to the public, and will feature live music, food and entertainment. Both events are part of the university’s Alumni Weekend activities, April 9-12.

Washington Adventist University is located at 7600 Flower Avenue, Takoma Park, Maryland 20912. The campus offers free parking and access to the Takoma Metro (1.5 miles away) via a bus stop and Capital Bikeshare station.

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Washington Adventist University is Montgomery County’s only four-year private college. Part of the Seventh-day Adventist system of higher education, Washington Adventist University has been educating college students since 1904 on a 19-acre campus in suburban Takoma Park, close to the nation’s capital. Approximately 1,100 students of all faiths participate in the university’s eight graduate and 32 undergraduate programs. The 2014 edition of U.S. News & World Report ranked Washington Adventist University among the best regional colleges in the north.

 

Media Contacts:
Angie Crews, 301-891-4134, acrews@wau.edu
Donna Bigler, 240-286-1169dbigler@wau.edu