Newsroom

CORVALLIS, Ore. - Runners, race walkers and anyone looking for a brisk fall stroll are invited to participate in a 5-kilometer run/1-mile walk on Oct. 17 at Oregon State University. It is free and open to the public. 

The event, which is sponsored by Be Well, OSU Healthy Campus Initiatives and Recreational Sports, celebrates Beaver Nation's commitment to health and well-being. The run/walk kicks off at 3:30 p.m.

This is the fifth year of the "Run, Walk, N' Roll" event, which draws hundreds to the Memorial Union quad. While many participate in the 5K run, others take a more relaxed approach and walk, roll or stroll through a mile-long route.

This year, the event fair includes a 'body shop' starting at 3 p.m., giving participants a chance to test their flexibility, balance, heart rate, blood pressure and to try out biofeedback.

"Every year it's fun to see so many OSU and Corvallis community folks coming out to enjoy this event," said Lisa Hoogesteger, director of Healthy Campus Initiatives. "A lot of people bring their whole family and teams dress up in fun costumes. It's a party atmosphere, and it really emphasizes that physical activity can be fun and social as well." 

The long course takes runners out Campus Way past the covered bridge and almost to the fairgrounds and back, while the short course ends by the east greenhouses on Campus Way and circles back around.

Registration is free and those who pre-register are guaranteed to receive a T-shirt. Pre-registration is encouraged to avoid lines the day of the event.

To register, go to http://oregonstate.edu/recsports/bewell5k. Check in for the event and day-of registration will be available on site in the Memorial Union Quad starting at 3 p.m. on the day of the event.

For photos of last year's event: https://www.flickr.com/photos/oregonstateuniversity/sets/72157636549485256/