Changing Walk/Runs Senior Style

CNY Active Senior has an idea! Our idea involves getting out and being active in the community for good causes.

We have noticed that at run/walk events in CNY many people who volunteer at the events are senior citizens. Which leads us to believe that senior citizens enjoy being involved with good causes like the Good Samaritan Run/Walk (next month in April.)  Which also led us to think - maybe more seniors would be involved in the actual walk if they had an option to walk a shorter distance.  Would seniors be interested in being part of a shorter adult only walk?  Please fill out our survey by clicking here.

Currently run/walks usually offer a 5K run/walk, 10K run, 10 mile run, half marathon and marathon. Some events also include a 1 mile fun run for kids.  We would like to know if seniors would be interested in participating if a shorter adult only walk was available.  Adult only would be important for safety reasons (most seniors would be safer without children or dogs weaving between them.)  We feel shorter distances would provide a way for more people to enjoy supporting good causes, getting together with friends, and getting some exercise!

Run/walks are typically held on Saturday mornings.  Participants get out and enjoy fresh air and exercise before most people have finished their coffee.  It is rejuvenating.

Click here to find out information about the Good Samaritan Walk/Run.  Nancy Aureli from CNY Active Senior will be there...

Click here to take our survey.  CNY Active Senior will use the information provided in this survey to help event organizers make their events more senior friendly.

Thank you!