Kick off fall with Healthy Richmond 5K and Fun Run

FirstHealth

ROCKINGHAM — With a concentrate on constructing wholesome existence, FirstHealth’s Richmond Memorial Hospital Foundation and Discovery Place Kids–Rockingham are becoming a member of forces as soon as once more for the Healthy Richmond Fun Run and 5K. 

Scheduled for Oct. 4, 2025, the race includes a difficult course by downtown Rockingham all the way down to Hitchcock Creek and again, beginning and ending at Discovery Place Kids–Rockingham. 

The enjoyable run is scheduled to start at 9 a.m., with the 5K beginning at 9:30 a.m. 

Proceeds from the race will profit the Richmond Memorial Hospital Foundation and Discovery Place Kids–Rockingham. 

Kids Day actions can be held at the side of the race from 8 to 11 a.m., and all race individuals could have entry to Discovery Place Kids–Rockingham. 

“We are excited to bring this family-fun event to downtown Rockingham once again, and it’s one of the many ways our Foundation and Discovery Place Kids can promote fitness, healthy eating and healthy lifestyle education,” mentioned Ron Ballard, the chairman of the Richmond Memorial Hospital Foundation.

Angela Watkins, director of Discovery Place Kids-Rockingham, mentioned households can benefit from the race and loads of enjoyable earlier than and after. 

“We are expecting great fall weather and can’t wait to see everyone on Oct. 4,” Watkins mentioned. “It’s always special to see our community come together for great causes.”

Interested walkers and runners can register on-line for the race. Pricing varies. For extra data, go to RunSignup.com.