BOCA RATON — The Mercedes-Benz Second Annual Rock the Run at Lifetime Athletic Club is scheduled for Saturday, April 30 at 8 a.m.
The musical race, presented by Promise Healthcare, is expected to attract 1,000 fitness enthusiasts and their families for a 5K and a Kid’s Rock 1K, followed by a family pool party with entertainment by MThree music, a kids’ rock training program and fun zone and breakfast catered by the Delray Beach Marriott.
Proceeds, with a runner’s participation fee of $30, benefit two local charities, Best Foot Forward and Home Safe, as well as the Lifetime Fitness Foundation.
The race course begins at the entrance of Arvida Park of Commerce on Yamato Road and heads up a shaded road in the form of a T. Racers will be serenaded by six local musicians who will “rock the runners” every 1/5 mile mark.
The race will end at Lifetime Athletic Club where the music and fun will continue at the poolside party. The event will also include a kid’s fun zone with an exotic animal show, grand piano with live entertainment, and many other attractions.
“We are encouraging fitness for the whole family and are teaching kids to develop a lifetime love for running through the Kids’ Rock Training Program,” said Steve Tebon, event organizer. “The program is specifically designed to help train kids to run or walk the 1K and offers general fitness tips for kids.”
Latty Hawkes, event organizer and Lifetime personal trainer, added: “We selected Best Foot Forward and Home Safe because they help support this mission.”
The registration fee is $30, $20 for students and $10 for kids under age 12. To register for the run, visit www.facebook.com/rocktherun or call 561-542-0883.