Fitness+Opportunities

March for Babies is the mission of the March of Dimes to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality. The walk will take place Saturday, April 30th, 2011 at Kerr Park in Downingtown. Registration is at 8:30am and the walk begins at 9:30am. [|www.marchforbabies.org] __**32st Annual Blue Cross Broad Street Run 2011**__ A 10-mile run run through Philadelphia down the south-bound lanes of Broad Street. The run is taking place on Sunday, May 1st, 2011 at 8:30am. [|www.broadstreetrun.com/info.htm] __**National Walk @ Lunch Day**__ Independence Blue Cross (IBC) is helping employees throughout the region turn a working lunch into a walking lunch. The simple, lunchtime walk demonstrates that even the smallest steps can lead to a healthier lifestyle, as employees are encouraged to develop regular walking routines following the event. Be sure to put on your favorite blue shirt and join the tens of thousands of walkers participating in events across the country on Wednesday, April 27, 2011. http://www.ibx.com/news_events/events/walk_at_lunch/index.html __**2011 Bike Ride**__ 12th Annual Chester County Challenge for Cancer Bike Ride - Sunday, June 19th, 2011. To register, go to [|www.cccride.com/register] **__Sandy Hill Preshcool 5K Race__** Sandy Hill Preschool will be holding its second annual 5K race. This will be a professionally timed race held at Layton park, West Caln Township, on Saturday, April 30th. More information can be found on the website www.sandyhillpreschool.com or by calling or emailing the school at 610-857-1922, or sandyhillpreschool@sandyhill.net. All proceeds from this race will go to a security system for the preschool. We hope to see you there. __** Mommy's Light: Benefiting Bereaved Children **__ Mommy's Light brings joy and comfort to children and teens whose mothers are terminally ill or have died by helping them keep alive traditions and simple pleasures they shared with their mothers. Come join the 6th annual 5K & 1 Mile Race on Saturday, April, 30th, 2011 at Eagleview Corporate Center (540 Wellington Square, Exton, PA 19341). Register online at [|www.active.com] __** 21st Annual Kennett Run **__ We invite you to join us for a day of competition and enjoyment at the Kennett Run on May 14th, 2011. The run begins at 9am at the Kennett Area YMCA (101 Race Street between Cypress and State Streets). There are events for everyone of all ages including a one mile Fun Walk and a Kids One Mile Run (under 13). [|__www.kennettrun.net__] __** French Creek Iron Tour **__ Come join us for a bike event through beautiful northern Chester County for cyclists of all abilities. We welcome families with kids up to experienced riders. There are seven routes which range from 10 to 100 miles. The ride is June 12th. Please visit [|www.irontour.org] for details.
 * __March of Dimes__**