Join us for fun as you run and walk to wellness

HealthPoint Fitness in Cape Girardeau and Jackson and Southeast Missouri Hospital's Wellness Programs are involved in several walks and runs each year.

Check out the following links for more information that can make you run faster and better.

Pace bands:  type in your anticipated time for your next race, and this program will create a wrist band for you to keep yourself on track!

Race Time Predictor:  Enter your time from previous events, and the predictor will calculate future events for other distances.   

Independence Day 5K

Sunday, July 4, 2010
7:30 am start

Events:
5K Walk - Walkers must walk the entire course.
5K Run - Runners may walk or run throughout the course.
Childcare will be available during the event—please indicate on your registration form.

Click here for more information and for the Registration Form

Walkin' 2 Wellness

Walkin' 2 Wellness is an ongoing mall walking program and is open to any member of the community. This program starts March 1, 2010, but you can sign up anytime. By logging miles walked at West Park Mall, you can earn free and discounted screenings, and a free health profile.

Stop by the Wellness Connection to register and complete an initial assessment (height, weight, and blood pressure), then start walking!

HealthPoint Fitness Running Club

Runners at all levels are invited to meet and run the first Wednesday of the month at 5:30 p.m. at HealthPoint -Jackson. The club is open to both HealthPoint members and non-members and there is no cost for the weekly training runs which will cover routes in the Jackson area. A HealthPoint fitness trainer will accompany the group to offer support and provide training techniques.

Special personal training packages for runners are also available at HealthPoint Fitness in Jackson. More information and prices can be obtained by calling 573-243-2211.