The obesity statistics in Georgia are staggering! Almost 65% of adults are considered overweight with an estimated 30%-34% registering as obese, according to the Center for Disease Control’s 2017 findings.
In short, this is why we started the Cantrell Center 5K & Fun Run.
By participating in our annual 5K, you are committing to improving your health, and taking a literal step closer to obliterating obesity within our community. With your continued support, we can reverse these growing numbers.
Recognizing that obesity and all the associated ills that go with it was running rampant in the south (and that Georgia was a leader in obesity in the nation), the Cantrell Center for Physical Therapy & Wellness decided to tackle this difficult issue.
This 5K does not just sign you up and give you a shirt (like other 5Ks), we offer you a jump start to change your life!
During the 8 weeks prior to the 5K, we offer up our resources at no charge to the community! Below is a list of resources that are offered to each race participant:
Official Cantrell Center 8 Week Couch to 5K” Walking Program
Official Cantrell Center 8 Week “Couch to 5K” Run/Walk Program
“Ask a Trainer”- FREE training advice from our experts for the duration of the 8 week training program!
Frequently Asked Questions when Training
Important Things to Remember When Training
Every month of the year we feature and support a local Run/Walk Event- because we don’t want your journey to end at the Cantrell Center 5K finish line
Where do the proceeds go?
Proceeds from the 12th Annual Cantrell Center 5K & Fun Run benefit Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital, Navicent Health, your local Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) hospital.
About Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital, Navicent Health:
- Since 1987- Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital, Navicent Health has been the only designated Children’s Hospital between Atlanta, Georgia and Gainesville, Florida
-3,000+ children have been admitted in to their inpatient units
-45,000+ pediatric patients served in 2014 from Central and South GA
-2,800+ surgeries have been performed by pediatric surgeons
-No Child is Turned Away– 100% of funds raised through CMN stay local, and no child is ever turned away, regardless of ability to pay
Since its inception, the Annual Cantrell Center 5K & Fun Run has raised over $28,260.00 for our local Children’s Hospital!
The proceeds from our 5K in its early years benefited many charitable events including:
-Amputee Outdoors
-Special Olympics
-Golden Olympics
-The Arthritis Foundation
-United in Pink
-The D’Angelo Foundation
-The Children’s Miracle Network
-Cherished Children
-Covenant Care Services
Community Support & “Race Row”
The Cantrell Center is proud to highlight several races throughout the year as a way to encourage participants to keep up the momentum even after they cross the Cantrell Center 5K’s finish line. We proudly feature local run/walk events on our website, our online calendar, and our monthly newsletter year-round.
In addition, on the day of the Cantrell Center 5K, we offer space affectionately referred to as “Race Row” to other walk/run events to inspire participants to keep moving! These local events then have a chance to register participants for their race while our participants commit to keeping active— it’s a win-win!
The most important endeavor is to serve the mission of our 5K by giving back into you, the participant by offering the resources listed above. When you understand the statistics on obesity and the comorbidities related to an obese and sedentary lifestyle, you realize how important it becomes for us to improve Georgia’s demographics. Healthy Georgia, Strong America starts right here in Warner Robins, GA with the Cantrell Center 5K and YOU!
We hope you’ll join us for the 12th Annual Cantrell Center 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run on Saturday, February 29th, 2020--- leap day! Put it on your calendar and make sure to RSVP to our Facebook event to stay up to date on all things Cantrell 5K!
