Total HealthWorks - Movin' It! 5K Run/Walk for Parkinson’s

The Total HealthWorks Movin' It! 5K Run/Walk for Parkinson’s is a 5 km run and walk in Columbus, Ohio, beginning at 303 W Broad St. It is part of the Movin' It! series, organized by Total HealthWorks, with race proceeds supporting the fight against Parkinson's disease. The event is designed for runners and walkers, accommodating those aiming for a timed 5K and those participating at a gentler pace. The race has a direct connection to an Ohio Parkinson’s exercise community. RacePenguin reports that over 21,000 people in Ohio receive treatment for Parkinson’s annually, with approximately 7,500 new diagnoses each year. The cause is significant because exercise can aid individuals with Parkinson’s in maintaining balance, mobility, and daily function, and it may help slow disease progression. The event also highlights OhioHealth Delay the Disease, an evidence-based fitness program for people living with Parkinson’s, established on David Zid and Jackie Russell’s conviction that daily exercise can help manage the disease.