Submitted by Thrive Community Fitness
In partnership with the City of Lacey, Thrive Community Fitness will be hosting the 2015 “Lacey Days” THRIVE 5K Fun Run at 9:00 a.m. on July 3. This will be the third year that Thrive has held this event. The idea began back in early 2013 when Thrive franchise owner, Paul MacLurg, and manager Steven Singer were brainstorming ways in which they could bring the community together to support our large military population here in Thurston County.
Part of the Thrive mission statement is to “transform the health of our community” and therefore they are always looking for ways to go beyond their walls to impact those around them. Thus, the idea for the 5K run was born as a fundraiser for a non-profit military organization called Always Brothers.
Always Brothers began as a group of individuals who wanted to represent and give back to those that have given the ultimate sacrifice. Their founding core of Marines has now grown to veterans from every branch of service. They have also been blessed by the out pouring of support from family, friends, civilians, and organizations like Thrive. This year’s “Lacey Days” THRIVE 5K event will help raise money for the education funds of children who have lost parents in either the Iraq or Afghanistan war.
The “Lacey Days” THRIVE 5K route will begin in the Thrive parking lot before connecting to the Chehalis Western Trail for most of the 3.1 miles. After everyone crosses the finish line, medals will be awarded for the top finishers of both men and women in seven different age brackets (19 & Under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+).There will also be snacks, drinks, and a free raffle drawing for prizes from different local businesses who have sponsored the event.
You can sign up in person at Thrive Community Fitness or on-line through Active.com. The cost pre-race will be $30, and $35 on race day. Check in will begin at 7:30 a.m. in the Thrive parking lot. Please join Thrive for this fun family event and to help support a great cause through Always Brothers.
