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The Healthiest Weight Florida Heart Day 5K Walk and Run

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QUINCY, FL - The Florida Department of Health is holding a free 5K walk and run in Quincy.

It's to raise awareness on the benefits of a healthy lifestyle, especially when it comes to the heart.

Ronterrius Clark from the Florida Department of Health in Gadsden County talked about "The Healthiest Weight Florida Heart Day 5K Walk and Run."

This is to raise awareness about the benefits of walking and running 15 minutes a day to prevent heart disease.

It's a disease that impacts both men and women.

The event is September 24th.

Everything kicks off at Legion Park.

Registration opens at 8 a.m. and the walk/run follows at 8:30 a.m.

There's also a fun run for the kids at 9 a.m.

The event is free.