Rochester Get Your Rear in Gear 5k

Thank you to everyone who participated in the inaugural Rochester Get Your Rear in Gear 5K run, walk and Kids Dash. Nearly 200 people joined in this important effort to raise awareness of colorectal cancer in the Rochester Community.

Directly after participants finished, they were invited into the Runner’s Cafe set up at the entrance to the Pathways to Prevention Health Fair inside the Mayo Civic Center. There runners, walkers and the general public got to stroll through and learn more about cancer prevention, healthy lifestyle and enjoy some healthy treats. Highlights of the Fair included the “Check Your Insides Out From Top to Bottom” exhibit, the Olympus Mobile showroom and the Healthy Habits Puppet Show plus more than 30 educational exhibits. The Coalition was a proud co-presenting sponsor of the Health Fair.

Make sure to join us for next year’s event on Saturday, June 29th, during RochesterFest.
Check back for more details on this event soon.

If you are interested in starting a team for this event, here is some information you'll need (in PDF format):

Raise funds! Create your own web page and invite others to support you and your team.

Proceeds from the event will assist the Minnesota Chapter of the Colon Cancer Coalition in their efforts ensure that all citizens of Minnesota have adequate information and access to screening for colorectal cancer and provide support for those who are diagnosed.



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Rochester Get Your Rear in Gear 5k


Date: March 29, 2008
Time: Registration: 7:30am;
Childrens Half Mile Fun Run: 8:00am;
5k Run 8:30am;
5k Walk 8:35 am
Location: Rochester Civic Center, Rochester, MN

For more information, please contact:

Cindy Iverson

952-426-6521
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