Pitch Black Entertainment and Events and BRE Innovative – Solutions are excited to partner in the inaugural Freedom Run 2024 5k on Oct. 19 in Marysville. This special event aims to raise awareness about women’s health, with a focus on preventing heart disease through sustainable lifestyle changes.
“Our goal with the Freedom 5k is to shine a spotlight on women’s health, particularly the prevalence of heart disease among women,” says Kendra Montgomery, owner of Pitch Black Entertainment and Events. “By promoting sustainable lifestyle changes, we hope to reduce the overall risk for women of all ages and backgrounds.”
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the U.S., accounting for one in five female deaths, according to the CDC. Events like the Freedom Run help educate, empower and inspire individuals to take proactive steps toward better health.
The Freedom Run 5k will take place at Ebey Waterfront Park in Marysville. The day kicks off at 9 a.m. with packet pick-up, followed by the race at 10:30 a.m. Post-race activities, including health and wellness focused vendors, a photo station, and family-friendly fun, will run from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Participants are encouraged to run, walk, volunteer, or simply come down to support the cause.
Autrina Martindale, owner of BRE Innovative – Solutions and creator of Freedom Run 5k highlights the event’s broader mission of community collaboration and empowerment. “I lean on community collaboration, empowering women’s holistic wellness, and North Sound Accountable Community of Health’s (North Sound ACH) shared vision that all community members deserve to experience mental, social, physical, financial, and spiritual well-being. Together, we can create new legacies that ensure a sense of belonging for everyone in our region.”
Martindale and Montgomery hope to inspire women of all ages to prioritize their health, with a particular focus on Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC). “Heart disease affects all women, but it has a uniquely complex impact on BIPOC communities. The choices we make today can have lasting effects on our health tomorrow,” they emphasize.
Community members are invited to register, volunteer, or participate in this heart-healthy, community-centered event. For more information or to register, visit www.bre-is.com/team-5k and use promo code HEARTFIT.
Vendor registration is also available online here.
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