Live Well W&L 5K Fun Run/Walk
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9th Annual Live Well W&L 5K Fun Run/Walk
The race will be held on April 23, 2026 (rain date: April 24, 2026).
Register for the Live Well W&L 5K
5K Event Info
All W&L employees, retirees, and spouses/partners are invited to join us for a morning of fun!
- Cannan Green
- Race starts promptly at 9 AM (Please arrive early!)
- Food & awards immediately follow
- Cost: Free! Participants and volunteers will receive a complimentary t-shirt
- REGISTER BY APRIL 1, 2026, to guarantee your preferred t-shirt size
Want to see the 5K course? .
If you’re interested in joining the fun but aren’t running or walking, consider volunteering instead!
We are committed to making the 5K accessible to everyone. If you need a disability accommodation to participate, please reach out to Mariel Potter.
Leading Up to the 5K
Packet Pickup
Pick up your race or volunteer packet in the Community Room 114 at 2 S. Main St.
- April 21, 2026: 8 AM - 5 PM
- April 22, 2026: 8 AM - 5 PM
Course Tours
Runners: Join Helen MacDermott for a course preview at your own pace. Email Helen or call x4561 to schedule a tour anytime before the 5K on April 23.
Walkers: Is walking more your speed? Email Patti Colliton to schedule a tour anytime before the 5K on April 23.
Live Well W&L Spring Training Contest (for Walkers and Runners)
Dates: March 30 - April 17, 2026
Registration is open: March 23 - April 10, 2026
Get ready for the 5K by joining the Live Well W&L Spring Training Contest! Track your steps and miles leading up to race day, and earn tokens while getting in shape. Plus, you’ll have a chance to win one of the fabulous PRIZES!
How it Works
- Every participant who logs at least one 5K (3.1 miles) during the contest will be entered into the Spring Training Raffle.
- Prizes: Five (5) $50 (perfect for new shoes!).
- Winners will be announced at the Live Well W&L 5K Fun Run/Walk.
Log into your Live Well W&L account, click on the CONTESTS tab, and click “Join” to start tracking your steps today!
Highlights from the 8th Annual Live Well 5K Run/Walk
Course Records
- Male: Bryan Brockbank - 17:42:92 - 2025
- Female: Helen MacDermott - 22:07.90 - 2022
- Human Resources Staff
- Benefits
- CTO, SLR, Holidays, and Other Time Off
- Compensation
- Emergency Resources for Employees
- Employee Handbooks and Code of Policies
- Employee Recognition
- Employee Resource Group Program
- Employment
- Extended Leaves
- Learning and Development
- PATH
- Preparing to Retire
- Programs and Events
- Recruitment and Hiring
- Retirees
- Wellness
- Work/Life Initiatives
Andrea Velasquez
Manager of Employee Leaves and Disability Accommodations
Human Resources
- P: 540-458-8920
- F: 540-458-8060
- E: humanresources@wlu.edu
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Mailing Address:
Human Resources
204 W. Washington Street
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Lexington, Virginia 24450
Physical Address:
2 S Main Street
Lexington, VA 24450