The Health Promotion Section of Wake County Public Health aims to create healthy communities through a variety of health, nutrition and exercise programs that work together to improve the quality of life for all Wake County residents. These programs are offered at no cost, and most can be tailored for all fitness levels.
Working Out for Wellness
2025 program dates coming soon!
Couch to 5k, March 26–May 21
Lace up those sneakers and join us for a nine-week beginners’ running clinic! The free program is presented in partnership with the City of Raleigh’s Parks and Recreation Department.
Couch to 5K is open to community members, Wake County employees and their family members (10 years of age and older). Participants under 16 must be accompanied by a guardian.
In-person training sessions will take place every week. Each participant will receive a weekly training calendar to help prepare them for the next week’s session. On the last day, we will run a 5k!
- Wednesday evenings, March 26–May 21
6–7 p.m.
Buffaloe Road Athletic Park Track, 5812 Buffaloe Road, Raleigh
There are three ways to register:
- Through the City of Raleigh Parks and Recreation registration portal: RecLink (search word 5k)
- In person at a City of Raleigh Parks and Recreation location, or
- Show up 20 minutes early on the first day for on-site registration
Questions? Contact Elizabeth Spender Smith at 919-250-3990 or Elizabeth.Spendersmith@wake.gov
Movin’ and Groovin’
2025 program dates coming soon!
Questions?
Have questions or want to learn more about Wake County’s programs?
Contact Elizabeth Spender Smith at 919-250-3990 or Elizabeth.Spendersmith@wake.gov