Move More June EventsReady to find your own challenge activity? There are plenty of local events to choose from. Remember that the Centers for Disease Control recommend 150 minutes a week of moderate-level physical activity and 2 days a week of muscle-strengthening exercises. Check out these events… Walk Arboretum Walks – June 7th and 21st from the Graham Visitors Center at the Washington Park Arboretum, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Free, no pre-registration required. Call 206-543-8800 or visit www.depts.washington.edu/wpa/adulttours.htm.
Evergreen Arboretum Tour - Every Saturday at 10 a.m. rain or shine. Tour this arboretum in Everett with a docent. Free. Contact 425-257-8597 or visit http://www.evergreenarboretum.com/tours.asp.
Seattle Architecture Foundation tours – Every Thurs, Fri and Sat. Walking tours begin at 10 a.m. and are about 2 hours long. Topics include art deco buildings, skyscrapers, design details, and neighborhood transformations including Madrona, International District, Capital Hill and Harvard Belmont District. $15-$20. Visit www.seattlearchitecture.org or call 206-667-9184.
Lake Wilderness Arboretum Tour – June 20th at 10 a.m. Free, docent led tours take visitors on a 1.5 – 2 hour tour through Lake Wilderness Arboretum in Maple Valley. Meet at the gazebo. For info, visit www.lakewildernessarboretum.org or call 425-413-2572
RunDuvall Days Fun Runs – June 6th. Join a flat 5K route or a tough and hilly 10K route then stick around after your run to enjoy Duvall Days festivities. Walkers welcome on the 5 K route. http://www.duvallwa.gov/duvalldays/funruns.html or call Paige Dennison at 425-788-3571
Flight for Sight Fun Run & Walk – June 6th at Boeing Activity Center in Everett. Routes are 1mile non-competitive walk, 5K run/walk on a flat, easy course or 10K run on a challenging course. Proceeds benefit Guide Dogs of America. Info online at http://www.iam751.org/funrun.html or over the phone at 206-764-0319.
Komen Puget Sound Race for the Cure – June 7th at Qwest Field. Kids run at 7:30 a.m. and Women’s 5K at 7:45 a.m. followed by co-ed 1 mile and 5Ks, wheelchair race and family walk. More info at www.komenpugetsound.org or 206-633-6586.
Furry 5K - June 7th at Seward Park. The Furry 5K raises money for the Help the Animals fund. Onsite registration starts at 8:15 am with the run at 10 a.m. Stick around for the Animal Product Expo. Info is online at www.furry5k.com or by phone at 206-386-PETS.
Fremont 5K & Briefcase Rally – June 12th. Run or walk the 5K course or participate as part of a team of 5 in the costumed briefcase rally. Each member must wear business attire from the waist up and relay a briefcase holding 5 cans of food from member to member during the run. Info online at www.promotionevents.com or 206-729-9972
Shore Run/Walk- June 28th. Benefits Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. 5K run and walk, 6.7 mile run and 1K kids run. Various start times and locations. Visit www.fhcrc.org/shorerun.
HikeIssaquah Alps Trails Club – Several hikes during June leaving from the clubhouse at First and Bush Streets. Hikes vary in difficulty, length and time of departure. Some routes include Cougar Mounatin, Rattlesnake Mountain and Tiger Mountain. Some hikes allow dogs. All hikes require participants carry a day pack with food and water and wear hiking boots. Visit www.issaquahalps.org for full schedule and details or call 425-641-3815.
BikeSpokespeople - June 6th (and the 1st Saturday of every month). Leisurely paced ride for all skill levels leaving Wallingford at 2pm. Free. For details, visit www.spokespeople.us or call 206-547-9569.
Bicycle Sundays –Lake Washington Boulevard from Mount Baker Beach to Seward Park will be closed to motorized traffic every Sunday. Bike riders and other person-powered vehicles can ride in the middle of the road and enjoy the views from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more info on route, times, etc. go to www.seattle.gov/parks/bicyclesunday or call 206-684-4075.
BoatIntroduction to Sailing – June 4th at 1:00 p.m. Sail on Puget Sound as a passenger or learn basic sailing skills. $55. For more info, call 206-784-9386.
Family Fun
YMCA Get Movin’ – June 6th Kick-off at locations around Snohomish County including Alderwood Mall, Everett Mall, Stanwood Middle School and Marysville and Monroe YMCAs. This free summer program is aimed at motivating families to improve health by having an active lifestyle. Meet weekly goals and earn rewards including free swimming, rock climbing and ice skating. Info is online at www.get-movin.org or call 425-670-5732.
Girls on the Run 5K – June 7th at Magnuson Park. Women, men, kids and leashed pets welcome. Super-hero theme. Get more info at www.girlsrun.org/5k.html or call 206-528-2118
Beach Walks - June 6th at 10 a.m. Seattle Aquarium beach naturalists help visitors explore the beaches during low tides. Carkeek, Des Moines Beach, Lincoln, Seahurst, South Alki and Richmond Beach Saltwater Parks. Info at www.seattleaquarium.org or call 206-386-4300.
Share your favorite activity or submit a Move More testimonial. E-mail health.matters@kingcounty.gov or call 206-263-6085.
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