Harris Funeral Home

Opelika, presented by Laxson Financial Group, LLC.Event organizer Andre Marcus said last year’s event was a huge success, drawing 115 runners, 25 volunteers and 12 vendors for the health expo, as well as raising $2,600 for East Alabama Medical Center’s Cornerstone Foundation.“This event went from me trying to give back to Cornerstone and trying to promote health to now where I’m partnering with local/state organizations and people to make a bigger impact on health and wellness in our area,” Marcus said.Representatives from EAMC and other local medical organizations will be present at the expo from 7-11 a.m, which is free and open to the public. They will offer a wide scope of services, including health screenings, massages, meal planning tips and more.The run/walk, which begins at 8 a.m., has a path that takes participants through the streets of historic downtown Opelika, beginning and ending in front of the Lee County Courthouse.Following is a list of sponsors for this year’s event:Big Dawg Partner – Laxson Financial Group, LLCCommunity Partners – The Cornerstone Foundation of East Alabama Medical CenterEAMCWater Stop Partner – Harris Funeral Home, Inc.Health and Wellness Partners – Complete Care ChiropracticUnity Wellness CenterRehabWorksAnytime FitnessRace Partners – Panera Bread (will provide breakfast for run/walk participants morning of race)Auburn-Opelika Tourism BureauSam’s ClubStrava.Marcus said that those who register in advance of the race are guaranteed a “SWAG Bag,” which contains a water bottle, coupons to local business, informational pamphlets and more.Advance registration forms can be filled out by visiting www.runsignup.com/Race/AL/Opelika/IRunOpelika. The cost of the 1-mile run/Walk is $20 and the 5K Run/Walk is $25 until Saturday, when the cost increases to $35.Day-of registration lasts from 6:45 – 7:15 a.m.Proceeds from the event will be shared between the Cornerstone Foun...