People's Health Day
Where: Race from Georgia Tech to Piedmont Park & Festival in the Park
When: Saturday, July 30, 2011 at 9:00am
When: Saturday, July 30, 2011 at 9:00am
People's Health Day Pictures - July 30th, 2011
People's Health Day 5k Race Results
Thank you to everyone for joining us for the first annual People's Health Day! We appreciate all the support from the racers, visitors, volunteers, sponsors, vendors, and all those behind the scenes that helped to turn the event into a success! Click here to view the results for the 5k race. We look forward to seeing you again next year!
Overview
The first annual People’s Health Day was held in Atlanta, GA on July 30, 2011. The cause works to raise awareness for the importance of health and the connection between mind and body. The event shows people how to improve upon their health in natural and preventative ways by educating healthier lifestyles that encourage nutrition, exercise, mental and physical health. The event suggests that as a basic human need, health must be improved upon to reach one's true potential.
Piedmont Park - Atlanta, Georgia
Features
• 5k Race: Running & Walking
• Healthy Food Purchasing 101
• Organic meals and fresh produce from local farms & vendors
• Nutrition-Body Connection: Learn how specific nutrients benefit different functions in the body
• Proper exercise techniques demonstrations, including stretching, running & strength training
• Kids games, including exercise demonstrations, mini races and flag football
• Contests, Raffles, and Giveaways for local health-conscious businesses
• Live music & speakers throughout the day
Everyone is invited to join in on the festivities and encouraged to sign up for the 5k run/walk. Admission to the event is free and open to all ages, and food & merchandise tickets will be available for purchase during the event. Look for People’s Health Day in multiple cities next year!
• Healthy Food Purchasing 101
• Organic meals and fresh produce from local farms & vendors
• Nutrition-Body Connection: Learn how specific nutrients benefit different functions in the body
• Proper exercise techniques demonstrations, including stretching, running & strength training
• Kids games, including exercise demonstrations, mini races and flag football
• Contests, Raffles, and Giveaways for local health-conscious businesses
• Live music & speakers throughout the day
Everyone is invited to join in on the festivities and encouraged to sign up for the 5k run/walk. Admission to the event is free and open to all ages, and food & merchandise tickets will be available for purchase during the event. Look for People’s Health Day in multiple cities next year!
Course Map
- Start at Home Park, north of GA Tech
- Right on Calhoun St NW
- Left on State St NW
- Right on 11th St NW
- Right on Atlantic Dr NW
- Left on 10th St NW
- Right on Fowler St NW
- Left on 5th St NW
- Right on W. Peachtree St NW
- Left on 5th St NE
- Left on Myrtle St NE
- Right on 10th St NE
- Enter Piedmont Park on sidewalks around The Meadow
- Finish on walkway west of The Meadow field in Piedmont Park for PHD all-day festival
- Right on Calhoun St NW
- Left on State St NW
- Right on 11th St NW
- Right on Atlantic Dr NW
- Left on 10th St NW
- Right on Fowler St NW
- Left on 5th St NW
- Right on W. Peachtree St NW
- Left on 5th St NE
- Left on Myrtle St NE
- Right on 10th St NE
- Enter Piedmont Park on sidewalks around The Meadow
- Finish on walkway west of The Meadow field in Piedmont Park for PHD all-day festival
Awards
Click here to view the winners of the 2011 People's Health Day 5k Race. We are proud of all those who came out to race!
5k Runners: Males - Medals are awarded to 1st, 2nd & 3rd place finishers for each age group
5k Runners: Females - Medals are awarded to 1st, 2nd & 3rd place finishers for each age group
5k Walkers: Males - Medals are awarded to 1st place finishers
5k Walkers: Females - Medals are awarded to 1st place finishers
Runners are awarded medals for fastest overall times and age category divisions are: 14 & under; 15-19; 20-35; 36-49; 50 and over.
5k Runners: Males - Medals are awarded to 1st, 2nd & 3rd place finishers for each age group
5k Runners: Females - Medals are awarded to 1st, 2nd & 3rd place finishers for each age group
5k Walkers: Males - Medals are awarded to 1st place finishers
5k Walkers: Females - Medals are awarded to 1st place finishers
Runners are awarded medals for fastest overall times and age category divisions are: 14 & under; 15-19; 20-35; 36-49; 50 and over.
People's Health Day Schedule of Events
7:45am - Registration Start at Home Park, north of GA Tech Campus. Runners will receive their timer chips and bibs.
8:45am - Registration Close (please arrive early)
9:00am - 5k Race Start
10:30am - People's Health Day Introduction & Awards Ceremony
11:00am - 3:00pm - Kids Games: Cardio Kids
11:00am - 3:00pm - Meet CJ the Workout Kid
12:00pm - 2:00pm - Featured Band: AM83
2:00pm - Speaker: Neil Taylor - "The Organic Farmer Perspective"
3:00pm - Speaker: Sonali Sadequee- "A Nutritious Lifestyle"
4:00pm - End of People's Health Day! Thanks for coming!
8:45am - Registration Close (please arrive early)
9:00am - 5k Race Start
10:30am - People's Health Day Introduction & Awards Ceremony
11:00am - 3:00pm - Kids Games: Cardio Kids
11:00am - 3:00pm - Meet CJ the Workout Kid
12:00pm - 2:00pm - Featured Band: AM83
2:00pm - Speaker: Neil Taylor - "The Organic Farmer Perspective"
3:00pm - Speaker: Sonali Sadequee- "A Nutritious Lifestyle"
4:00pm - End of People's Health Day! Thanks for coming!
People's Health Day Supporters
