Options are plentiful for runners, walkers

Advertiser Staff

Want to keep in shape while traveling for business or pleasure?

NikeTown's Running Clubs provide accessible and fun group outings that encourage travelers to stay fit. NikeTown invites runners of all athletic levels to join the NikeTown Running Clubs, which meet weekly at all NikeTown locations, including here in Honolulu.

There are no fees or pressure.

A typical evening begins with a group stretch at NikeTown. Runners then enjoy a three- to five-mile run through the area.

NikeTown clubs are in Boston, Chicago, Denver, Honolulu, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Orange County, Calif., Portland, Ore., and San Francisco.

For information, contact Paul Yoffe (323) 866-6062 or e-mail at pyoffe@mslpr.com, or Claudine Leith (503) 670-3028 or e-mail at claudine.leith@nike.com.

Hawai'i's NikeTown meets Wednesdays from 6 to 7:30 p.m. For information, contact (808) 943-6453.

COMING EVENTS

• Kailua Beach Run: A 4.8-mile run beginning at Kailua Beach Park will be Sunday, beginning at 7 a.m. For information, contact 295-6777.

• MDA/Jamba Juice 5K Banana Man Chase: The 5-kilometer run will get underway at Ala Moana Park on Sunday at 7 a.m. For information, contact Kat at 548-0588.

• Kolekole Pass Half Marathon and Downhill Walk: The events will start at Watt Field at Schofield Barracks on Aug. 4 at 6 a.m. for the half marathon, and the downhill walk begins at 7:30 a.m. For information, contact Cheryl or Dan at 486-8420.

• Hawai'i Heart Walk O'ahu: The walk begins at 7 a.m. at Kapi'olani Park on Aug. 11. For information, contact Alana at 538-7021.

• One-Hour Run on the Track: The event will be Aug. 11 at 5 p.m. at Schofield Barracks. For information, contact 295-6777.

• USO-Hawai'i 10K/5K: The races will be Aug. 12 at Wheeler Army Airfield at 7 a.m. For information, contact Connie at 836-3351.