Memorial Hospital FOCUS Fitness Family Fun Run/Walk set for July 4

CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital invites families and people of all ages to kick off Independence Day at the FOCUS Fitness Family Fun Run/Walk on Friday, July 4. The event starts at 8 a.m. with check-in beginning at 7:30 a.m. at FOCUS Fitness, 103 Randolph.

The distance is 5K (approximately 3.2 miles), beginning and ending at FOCUS Fitness.

Registration is $15 per person, which includes entry to the event and a FOCUS Fitness runner’s hat —available to the first 100 registrants. Same-day registration will be available for $20. Children riding in a stroller do not need to register.

In a press release, Kara Andrew, director of health p romotion at Memorial Hospital FOCUS Fitness, said, “We’re excited to host a community event that brings people together in the spirit of wellness and fun. What better way to celebrate the Fourth of July than with a healthy start surrounded by family, friends and neighbors?”