running feetJoin Decatur businesses and community members in the Kaiser Permanente Corporate Run/Walk & Fitness Program. The City of Decatur is participating in the KP Run/Walk as “Team Decatur” and wants you, your family and city businesses to join in. Decatur Active Living, Big Peach Running Company, Fleet Feet, and One Step at a Time will be helping you to “get fit” by holding fitness walks and runs; all a part of the 8 week training program.

There will be an Informational Meeting on Thursday, June 24 at the Decatur Holiday Inn from 6 to 8 p.m. for those interested in rounding up their co-workers. For more information and to RSVP visit www.kpcorporaterunwalk.com/captains.html.

A kick-off event will be held on the Old Courthouse Square on Monday, July 26, from 6 to 8 p.m. There will be refreshments and giveaways as well as music and fun and the The Corporate Run/Walk will be held on Thursday, September 16 at 7 p.m.  

The 5K will begin across from Turner Field under the Olympic Rings. After the run, the festivities will continue with the World’s Largest Office Party featuring fireworks and music by Rupert’s Orchestra plus awards for the most fit companies, the best T-shirts and the fastest runners.

Registration is $25 before Aug. 15 and $30 after that date. For more information and to register, visit www.KPcorporaterunwalk.com and sign up to be a part of Team Decatur.

Collin Kelley is the executive editor of Atlanta Intown, Georgia Voice, and the Rough Draft newsletter. He has been a journalist for nearly four decades and is also an award-winning poet and novelist.