Tag: exercise

Sign Up for Walk2WIN: 2-Mile Walk and Costume Contest

Written by Brian Perry on August 21, 2024. Posted in Wellness. 1 Comment on Sign Up for Walk2WIN: 2-Mile Walk and Costume Contest

Saturday, Nov 2nd at 9:30 am (Costume Contest Signups Begin at 8:30am) Route: Atrium Health Ballpark and Downtown Kannapolis $25 to register, Kids 12 and under FREE Includes a t-shirt and a chance to win raffle prizes. Why is this event unique? There are lots of 5K races in our community and they often include 1 mile walks, but no other 2-mile walks! This event is great for people looking to go the “extra mile”! It’s perfect for people of all ages, families, and seniors! And this year, the event has added a little more FUN with a Costume Contest since the date is so close to Halloween. Kids...

👟🌳 Explore Vietnam Veterans Park for National Park and Recreation Month!

Written by Brian Perry on July 10, 2024. Posted in Things To Do.

This year, Walk Cabarrus is dedicated to showcasing local walking spots in Cabarrus County with its Walk of the Month feature. For July, take advantage of National Park and Recreation Month to discover the Vietnam Veterans Park Loop, a 1.7-mile mostly natural-surface trail conveniently located between Concord and Kannapolis, North Carolina. This easy and scenic route can be completed in about 30 minutes. After your walk, don’t forget to log your steps at walkcabarrus.com and enjoy the park’s many amenities. Whether it’s a round of Disc Golf, some fun at the playground, a game of basketball,...

Step into fitness with the Loop the Loop program

Step into Fitness and Fun in Kannapolis

Written by Abby Cagle on January 16, 2024. Posted in Things To Do.

Earn prizes while walking, running or biking with the Loop the Loop Program! The City of Kannapolis’ Loop the Loop Program is a fun way to track the distance of your walk, run, or bike ride. Loop the Loop is part of the City’s Discover a Healthy Life Initiative and the Cabarrus Health Alliance REACH Program. The goal is to bring a friend, meet new friends, and enjoy the scenic downtown including West Avenue Park and Atrium Health Ballpark (which is open to the public year round), Kannapolis parks including Village Park, Bakers Creek Park, Veterans Park, Vietnam Veterans Park, and Walter...