On September 17, 2016, members of Youfit® Health Clubs all around the country will come together to participate in a local 5K turned nationwide. Youfit’s expansion of the Miami Children’s Health Foundation (MCHF) 5K into its 100-plus clubs was created to raise additional funds for the foundation. Youfit is a Green Sponsor of the MCHF 5K.
“This foundation is very close to our hearts, and as a sponsor, we wanted to find a way to give and do more,” said Tom Peterson, Chief Marketing Officer of Youfit Health Clubs. “There is nothing more exciting than giving all our members an opportunity to be there, whether virtually or in person, honoring these children.”
Prior to the race, participants in Youfit clubs all over the nation will virtually join the Youfit-led stretch that will occur in Miami. As the starting gun is fired there, live streams at select locations will enable Youfit runners to experience the race by following a participant in Miami who’s moving at a similar pace.
Each Virtual 5K participant will wear a running bib with a child’s name on it to honor the children at the Miami Children’s Hospital. Thanks to a partnership with Champion Athleticwear, each Youfit runner will receive a unique Virtual 5K performance T-shirt. All across the nation, each club will be transformed to provide a true 5K atmosphere.
By extending this local race into a national event, Youfit aims to increase participation in the MCHF 5K and donations to the Miami Children’s Health Foundation. Participants are encouraged to share finishing photos using #YoufitVirtual5K.
To register for the race, visit youfitvirtual5k.com up until September 16.