In an effort to help children and their family’s lead healthy and active lifestyles, Fit Kids of Arizona is hosting a 5K Fun Run. This fun-filled event is open to the public and all ages are encouraged to attend. The run begins 8 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 6, at the Riverfront Park, 1284 E. Riverfront Dr.; check is from 7 -7:45 a.m. Awards will be given to the top-three winners in six different age groups. T-shirts are available for all participants.

To register, visit VirtualRoster.com and select “Fit Kids of Arizona.” Online registration is available through Thursday, Nov. 4. Onsite registration is available the day of the event.

In addition to the run, Fit Kids staff will be onsite to provide Body Mass Index (BMI) and Body Composition Testing and information about Fit Kids of Arizona.

Fit Kids of Arizona is a regional community health initiative developed by Verde Valley Medical Center, Flagstaff Medical Center and Northern Arizona Healthcare addressing one of the largest healthcare concerns facing the U.S. – childhood obesity. The program helps children and their families learn healthy lifestyle choices while reducing the problems and illnesses associated with excess weight. The Fit Kids team focuses on assessing and improving the possible causes of excess body weight in children through medical examinations, physical activity counseling, nutrition counseling and behavioral change. Since opening in September 2009 at Verde Valley Medical Center, more than 200 children have been referred to the Verde Valley Fit Kids of Arizona program; more than 480 children have been referred to the program at Flagstaff Medical Center since January 2009.

For more information on the Fit Kids of Arizona program, call 928 639-6343 or visit NAHealth.com/Our Services.