Start out the New Year with a healthy and fitness-oriented routine! Join runners, walkers and health enthusiasts for the Palm Springs Health Run & Fitness Expo Saturday, January 26, from 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Run through the most scenic areas of Palm Springs with spectacular mountain views and historic architecture on the USA Track and Field certified 10K, 5K, United Way of the Desert 5K Walk #4, and 1K Fun Run courses.

This year’s event will feature a 10k, 5k run and walk, and 1k fun run.

After the race, join us for the 1st Annual Health and Wellness Luncheon honoring Lauren Del Sarto, founder and publisher of Desert Health, who will receive the Health & Wellness Influencer Award, and Kristal Granados, executive director of United Way of the Desert, who will receive the Health & Wellness Community Advocate Award. Both of our award recipients are exemplary role models in promoting healthy lifestyles and work environment choices, advancing youth advocacy, and building strong, sustainable communities. The luncheon begins at 12 noon and tickets are only $30.

The EXPO will feature over 100 health and wellness vendors, including the Pet Companion Magazine Healthy Pet Pavilion showcasing the latest in pet products and pet adoptions. Returning in 2019 is the Lifestream Blood Bank blood drive, and NBC Palm Springs anchors will compete for their 2nd Annual Media Superstar Food Challenge!

This world-class event would not be possible without the incredible support of our Presenting Sponsors: Desert Regional Medical Center and The Desert Sun, along with the City of Palm Springs, Desert Water Agency, Desert Oasis Healthcare, Diamond Environmental, Eisenhower Medical Center, Gelson’s, Forest Lawn, Hot Purple Energy, Jessup Auto Plaza, Local 721 SEIU, Nature’s Health Food and Café, Palm Springs Disposal Service, Palm Springs Police Officers Association, PSA Organica, Running Wild, Southern California Gas Company, Smart & Final, Sun Country Community Federal Credit Union, Townie Bagels and Veolia Water.

Also, a big thank you to our phenomenally supportive media sponsors: Compete Magazine, Desert Charities News, Desert Health, Entravision, ESPN 103.9 FM, Gay Desert Guide, GED Mag, Green Blender, Lamar Outdoor, LIVE Magazine, KNEWS 94.3 FM, Men’s Health Magazine, Mix 100.5, NBC Palm Springs and Sunny 103.1 FM.

Register now to experience one of the largest events of its kind in southern California. There will be fun for the entire family! Every registered runner for the 5K and 10K runs and 5K walkers will receive breakfast, T-shirt, registration bag and finisher’s medal. The 1K Fun Run finishers will receive a medal.

This year’s event benefits the Desert Healthcare District, Palm Springs Unified School District and United Way of the Desert. Individuals and teams can register online at www.PalmSpringsHealthRun.com

For sponsorships, festival booth information or press inquiries contact Jeff Hocker, Executive Producer, Hocker Productions at (760) 409.1530 or [email protected]. The Palm Springs Health Run & Fitness Expo is a Hocker Productions event in partnership with ATS Advertising.

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