Heart Challenge 5k obstacle run coming to Canton

The American Heart Association is hosting a new charity event that is sure to pique the interest of fitness fans and obstacle race enthusiasts across the region — the inaugural Heart Challenge. The organization’s first, adventurous 5K obstacle trail run through Prowse Farm in Canton will be held on Saturday, May 10, beginning at 9 a.m.

Event chair Mike Rubino, CFO at Digital Lumens and a sudden cardiac arrest survivor, is encouraging all individuals, families and friends to create a team and participate in the exciting new event that will help raise funds for the American Heart Association while challenging participants’ strength, agility and balance as they make their way through the obstacles and rugged terrain. Rubino explained that obstacles will not consist of any mud pits, but rather military-style training equipment.

“The course has been designed to be completed by anyone that can run a 5K,” said Rubino. “It’s a fun opportunity to get in a challenging workout alongside family and friends while supporting the mission of the American Heart Association.”

Heart disease is the No. 1 killer and stroke is the No. 4 killer of all Americans. Physical inactivity significantly increases one’s risk of heart disease and stroke. The American Heart Association is working to help Americans live healthier lifestyles by focusing on healthy living and creating healthy mindsets through a range of education, advocacy, and community efforts that reinforce the value of eating well and being physically active. The Heart Challenge will help the American Heart Association to reach its 2020 impact goal of reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke in all Americans by 20 percent.

The Heart Challenge will be held at Prowse Farm, located at 5 Blue Hill River Road in Canton. The event will begin at 9 a.m. with heats going off every 15 minutes. A post-race celebration for all participants and attendees will include live music by rock cover band Usually Normal and a picnic catered by Del Frisco’s.

The Heart Challenge is sponsored by Latham & Watkins LLP, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Goodwin Procter LLP, Digital Lumens, Inc., Rocket Software, and Eastern Bank Charitable Foundation. For more information, please visit www.heartchallenge.org or contact Lauren Ritchie at 781-373-4537 or lauren.ritchie@heart.org.

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