Duke Run/Walk Club
The Duke Run/Walk Club runs March 12 to May 30
Running is a great way to manage weight, be active and combat stress. Join the Duke Run/Walk Club and meet your health and fitness goals - whether you're a beginner walker or training for a 5K. Offered each spring and fall, the club is a free, 12-week program for all Duke faculty and staff at all fitness levels. The club meets at Wallace Wade Stadium on West Campus; the East Campus wall across from Whole Foods on Broad Street; and Durham Regional and Duke Raleigh hospitals.
Participants in the spring 2012 session can also sign up for the club's "Fitness Fundamentals" workshop.
Benefits and Incentives
- Receive weekly motivational emails
- Receive group support and accountability
- Increase energy
- Decrease stress
- Reduce risk of health diseases
- Earn incentives for participation.
Meeting Times & Locations
Starting March 12, the club will meet every Monday and Wednesday from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at:
LIVE FOR LIFE
LIVE FOR LIFE, Duke's employee wellness program, offers a variety of programs and services, such as health assessments and education, smoking cessation programs, fitness activities and nutrition activities, to help eligible faculty, staff and family members reach their health and fitness goals.
- East Campus (Map)
Flat, beginner course (1 loop = 1.7 miles)
Meet across from Whole Foods at the East Campus Wall. Ideal for:- Beginner Walkers
- Beginner Walk to Run
- West Campus (Map)
Hilly, advanced course (1 loop = 2.9 miles)
Meet in front of Wallace Wade Stadium. Ideal for:- Advanced Walkers
- Advanced Run/Walkers
- Advanced Runners
- Durham Regional Hospital — Employee Entrance (Map)
For all who plan to participate at this location, the walk begins at 5 p.m.- Beginner Walkers
- Duke Raleigh Hospital — Wellness Center Entrance (Map)
Flat, beginner course (1 loop = 2.0 miles)
For all who plan to participate at this location, the walk/run begins at 5 p.m.
- Beginner Walkers
- Beginner Walk to Run
Parking
Parking is available at these locations after 5 p.m. (parking maps).
- East Campus: In the 705 Broad St. parking lot or along Broad Street.
- West Campus: Along Bassett Drive or around Wallace Wade Stadium.
- Durham Regional: Visitor Parking Lot
- Duke Raleigh Hospital: Employee Parking Lot
When It Rains
In case of inclement weather, e-mail will be sent to notify Run/Walk Club participants of meeting cancellations. Register to receive these updates.
For more information on the Duke Run/Walk Club, please contact LIVE FOR LIFE at (919) 684-3136, option 1 or email Elizabeth Grabosky.