Healthy Happenings January 2020
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 January of 2020, look no farther. Despite the colder weather, January offers fewer events but the two that appear in this month’s entry are extra special. These are great for serious athletes, casual fitness enthusiasts, or just a family looking to be more active.
Sunday, January 12th – Run for Young
Run for Young, a great family event for the young and young at heart, is a USATF certified 5k run/walk planned and managed by Christ Church youth. The race honors the memory of Sadiki Young, a Christ Church member and acolyte, who was a senior at Wakefield High School when he died as the passenger in an alcohol-related accident in 2007. In 2008 the Run for Young was founded by Christ Church youth as a way to both honor the memory of Sadiki and raise awareness of safe driving methods for local teens.
Today, a percentage of the proceeds goes to local high schools with high participation numbers in the race for safe driving education programs. The remainder goes to the Christ Church Youth Ministry Endowment Fund, which grants funds and scholarships to Christ Church youth and young adults for community projects, retreats, and events.
Learn more about this event on their WEBSITE.
Sunday, January 19th – UNC National Girls & Women in Sports Day
Join Tar Heel student-athletes from a variety of women’s sports to celebrate National Girls and Women in Sports Day on Sunday, January 19. The event will last from 11:00am to 12:30 p.m. at the Indoor Football Practice Facility on the UNC Campus.
Girls and boys (Pre K-8th grade) are invited to come celebrate women’s sports and enjoy a free mini sports clinic with UNC’s female student-athletes.
Afterward, head over to Carmichael Arena, where the UNC women’s basketball team hosts Louisville at 1:00 p.m. Complimentary tickets will be given to NGWSD Participants (including parent/guardians) who register on eventbrite.
For more information, you can visit www.goheels.com or e-mail uncngwsd@gmail.com.
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 – January 2020