Healthy Happenings December 2019
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 December 2019, look no farther. December has a few wonderful, festive events that are great for serious athletes, casual fitness enthusiasts, or just a family looking to be more active. Check it out!
Saturday, December 7th – Jingle Bell Run
Get your jingle on at the MOST FUN & FESTIVE holiday fun-run around – all to battle the #1 cause of disability!
The Arthritis Foundation’s Jingle Bell Run is the original festive race for charity. It’s where you can strut your stuff in your favorite holiday costume and FEEL GOOD about DOING GOOD. Together, we’ll jingle all the way to a cure – and have a fantastic time every step we take! Bring a team of friends, family and co-workers to run or walk. Get your jingle on and spread the Spirit of Yes: Yes to having fun and celebrating what you love. Yes to living life to the fullest. Yes to conquering arthritis for good. 100% of your registration fee and fundraising go to a great cause!
For more help or information about the 2019 Jingle Bell Run – Raleigh, NC contact Erica Boles at eboles@arthritis.org or visit their website.
Saturday, December 7th – Frosty Run
The FOURTH annual Frosty Run 10k and 5k is the fastest growing 10K in Wake Forest! This is the perfect winter run – a fun event made just for you. The course is perfect for all runners. It includes flat roads, trails, a few hills, and pretty neighborhoods.
This is one of the primary fundraising events to benefit the Tri-Area Ministry Food Pantry, so everyone who participates can make a difference.
Both the 5k and 10k are stroller-friendly and dog-friendly so you don’t have to leave your loved ones at home!
Register HERE.
Saturday, December 14th – Ugly Sweater Beer Run
Wear your Ugliest Sweater and drink some beer.
On December 14, 2019 Rogue Alpha Athletics has partnered with Fortnight Brewing for their first Ugly Sweater Beer Mile event. If your looking for a good time this is it. Just find your Ugliest Sweater and come thirsty. Here is how it works.
Show Up and sign in at registration.
Report to the starting line. On the command of go you will drink one 10oz beer then run one lap. You will repeat this 3 times for a total of 4 laps equaling 1 mile and 40 oz of beer. After the event is complete we will award the coveted Ugliest Sweater Award and fastest beer mile.
Learn more HERE.
Saturday, December 29 – Last Mile 5K
End the old year focusing on fitness and begin the New Year building on that healthy mission. Pursuing a healthy lifestyle is not a short-lived New Year’s Resolution but a way of life that you carry from year to year. So, join Fit & Able to Run Out the Old Year together!
5K registration includes Last Mile champagne glass and finishers medal if signed up by December 6th.
The Last Mile 5K is part of Fit & Able’s Omega Sports Free-for-All Race Series. Check out the current standings: https://runsignup.com/Series/Fit-and-Able-Free-for-All
There are some truly great Healthy Happenings this month! We hope this blog has helped you find something fun to do in Raleigh. 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 – December 2019