Each month we look for events in and around the Raleigh area that promote health, wellness, and an active lifestyle. These “Healthy Happenings” serve as excellent ways to engage with your community while getting in a great workout. Most of the time, these events also support a great cause. It’s a win/win/win! If you’re looking for some fun things to do in Raleigh in August 2019, look no farther:
Healthy Happenings – August 2019
Saturday, August 3rd – Bella Rose Strides for Babies 5K
The Bella Rose Strides for Babies 5K promises to be an fantastic event for the entire family, even the family dog! There is a timed 5K race, an un-timed 5K walk/fun run, FREE kids activities including a 100m fun run, a leashed dog competition, and so much more!
Proceeds benefit First Candle, a non-profit organization committed to the elimination of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.
You can register HERE.
Learn more about First Candle.
Saturday, August 10th – Read, Write, Run 5K
Profits from the race will enable The Berean Community Center 5k to benefit students in the Millbrook community of Raleigh. The Center’s objective is to encourage members of the community to engage in a health and active lifestyle and raise awareness of the importance of access to tools that promote literacy for all children.
They hope to raise enough money to provide backpacks and school supplies for 400 children of the Millbrook community.
Register HERE.
Sunday, August 11th – Rex Wellness Sprint Triathlon (Wakefield)
This is the 2nd of 3 Rex Wellness Sprint Triathlons happening throughout the Triangle area this summer. A USA Triathlon sanctioned event, these shorter races are great for beginner triathletes.
Learn more about Rex Wellness Sprint Triathlons in the video below:
Register HERE.
Sunday, August 25th – Finley Frenzy
The A.E. Finley YMCA will be hosting its 15th annual Finley Frenzy Youth Triathlon on Sunday, Aug. 25 at 8 a.m.
Each year, this program introduces over 100 kids ages 7-14 to the sport of triathlon! Adults, kids and volunteers of all ages come out to help with the training, support and operation of this campus event and walk away inspired and uplifted from the experience.
If you have an active child who loves to swim, run, and ride then you’ve got to sign them up!
Register HERE.
There are some truly great Healthy Happenings this month! We hope this blog has helped you find something fun to do this month. As always, if you know of any great events you’d like to see us promote please let us know!
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Healthy Happenings – August 2019