To add a walk, run, or biking event, please go to CALENDAR and select “Submit Event”.

July 4th: Freedom Fighter 5K – Back at Bergfeld Park, come and celebrate the 4th of July holiday with a 5K benefiting Boot Campaign. This year, you are given an opportunity to either give an additional monetary donation, purchase one of the patriotic, awesome shirts Boot Campaign offers at the event, or in their online store. Finisher medals and a free kids dash will be given. Visit Boot Campaign’s online store at shop.bootcampaign.org. Registration is currently active at endurancecui.active.com or by emailing itri365meredith@gmail.com.

September 7th: 2019 Zero Prostate Cancer Run – ZERO is proud to partner with Urology Tyler, PA to end prostate cancer. The 2019 ZERO Prostate Cancer Run/Walk – Tyler features a 5K run/walk, 1-mile walk, Kids’ Superhero Dash for Dad, and virtual Snooze for Dudes program. Stick around for the family-friendly post-race celebration. Run/walk participants will receive shirts, free food and prizes, and the opportunity to connect with others who are impacted by prostate cancer. To register go to facebook.com/events/150419065873530.

September 21st: Tyler Gold Run 5K – Join the run with a cause – to end childhood cancer! This year, they have added a 14K Gold distance in addition to the chip-timed 5K and untimed Family Fun Run! This will begin at Bergfeld Park in Tyler. September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, and The Tyler Gold Run 5K is a family event. Run or walk for a great cause: to raise money and awareness for Childhood Cancer awareness. All proceeds will benefit Childhood Cancer Families, both locally and toward research.Register at tylergoldrun.com.

October 12th: 2019 Corkscrew Wine Run – Registration is now open and ready for you to snag your spot to run a 5K, 10K, or Half Marathon at Kiepersol Winery! Runners will receive a participant shirt, finisher medal, and quite the after party featuring Kiepersol’s best! A percentage of the race proceeds will benefit Pierre’s Mane Mission, which supports Tyler’s Breckenridge Village. For more info go to facebook.com/events/2103389469683714.

October 12th: Harvest Hustle 5K Lindale – The annual event is always fun for all ages. A portion of proceeds will benefit David Powell Food Pantry, LISD Foundation, Lindale Fire Department, and Lindale Library. For more info go to lindalechamber.org or facebook.com/events/2096137673785407.

October 26th: Adventum™ Mindfulness Triathlon – Come join for the 2nd annual ADVENTUM™ Mindfulness Triathlon at True Vine Brewing, 2453 Earl Campbell Parkway, Tyler. ADVENTUM™ offers a stigma free experience that builds community and connects people with local resources to elevate mental health. The Adventum™ Mindfulness Triathlon aims to remove barriers for those hurting in our community. This triathlon starts with a 2-mile walk/run and transitions to a 45-minute mindfulness yoga session led by beFree Yoga. After the yoga session, Scott Martin from East Texas Stress Reduction Clinic will lead you through a 20-minute guided meditation. After the triathlon, grab yourself a True Vine beer and check out all of the local sponsors and resources who want to support you in your mental health journey. This year, a Kids Mindfulness Triathlon event has been added to highlight children’s mental health. The Kids event will start at 11:15am with a 100 yard run/walk, a 20 minute minute yoga session by beFree yoga and a 10 minute mindfulness session at the end. Register at facebook.com/events/1103850256451927/.

November 28th: 2019 Turkey Trot – The Tyler Turkey Trot was established in 2003 and continues to be a staple in the community on Thanksgiving morning. The event consists of a 5K and a Kids’ Race, and is held at Racquet & Jog located at 5403 S Broadway Ave., Tyler. The Tyler Turkey Trot is a tradition for many Tyler area families on Thanksgiving morning who want to do something healthy and helpful. It’s a great way to get some fresh air and burn calories before the big meal! For more details, visit tylerturkeytrot.com or email hello@tylerturkeytrot.com.

November 28th: Lindale Turkey Trot – Join for the first ever Lindale Turkey Trot this Thanksgiving! The 5K race will start and finish at EJ Moss Intermediate School on Eagle Spirit Drive. Bring your entire family and make this your new Thanksgiving tradition! To register go to facebook.com/events/830327720634429 or secure.getmeregistered.com.

December 1st: 2019 Tyler Half Marathon & 5K – This event will give athletes a tour unlike any other through Tyler. This race gives athletes a tour of the Rose City of Tyler with a finish at the iconic TB Butler Fountain Square in downtown Tyler. The 5k will also begin at TB Butler Fountain Square. A fantastic after party featuring terrific entertainment, food and adult beverages will be held. More information can be found at tylerhalf.events and be sure to follow The Tyler Half Marathon & 5K on facebook.com/events/1565352873583566.

December: Remembering Pearl Harbor 5K – Held at Tyler Joint Force Battalion, Tyler, this 5K will have a Pancake Breakfast, a sleep-in option, and the 5K Run. Register at getmeregistered.com. The Pearl Harbor Remembrance 5K run and 1-mile fun run will benefit the US Sea Cadets Tyler Joint Force Battalion.

December 7th: 2019 CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital, Jacksonville Jingle Jog 5K and Fun Run – Bring the family out to this fun holiday tradition, run with bells on (provided), and maybe even see Santa fly in on a helicopter! Register at tri365.com.

City of Tyler’s Corporate Challenge Makes its Comeback in April 2019

Registration is now open for the Tyler Parks and Recreation 2019 Corporate Challenge. This event is designed to bring local businesses together to offer opportunities for networking with other professionals and participate in friendly competition.

Fifteen athletic and non-athletic events are being offered. Tyler’s Corporate Challenge strives to be inclusive to businesses of all sizes to participate in the following events: 5K Run (Men/Women), Co-Ed Basketball, Cornhole, Darts, Co-Ed Dodgeball, Dominoes, Co-Ed  Disc Golf, Co-Ed Horseshoes, Co-Ed Kickball, Ping Pong, Pickleball, Tennis (Singles), Tennis (Doubles), Trivia, and Co-Ed Volleyball.

Beginning with a $50 entry fee per company, each event has a small additional fee that corresponds with the type of event that the companies choose.

Registration is open to the public at TylerCorporateChallenge.com with sponsorship packages available to all companies. The registration deadline is March 29th.

For more info call (903)531-1374 or email at kstowe@tylertexas.com.

This Month at Integrative Health Matters:

Get Healthier, Find Your Inner Best

Integrative Health Matters offers healthy alternative seminars. Integrative Health Matters (IHM) specializes in integrative medicine which addresses all physical, emotional, mental, social, and environmental influences that affect health. It is a personalized strategy that considers all the patient’s needs and circumstances, it uses interventions from an array of scientific disciplines to help people regain optimum health. IHM treats the root cause of your symptoms, which results in better and faster healing. When medicine or other traditional medical methods fail, the functional medicine model that we practice can still offer you hope for your health issues

The public has opportunities to visit Integrative Health Matters at any of these classes:

• January 7th (1pm): Neuropathy Seminar
• January 8th (5:30pm): Functional Medicine Seminar: Weight Loss
• January 10th (5:30pm): 4-Week Rejuvenation Program: Detox Remove Toxins and Restore Optimal Function, Part 1*
• January 15th (6pm): Micro-Current Neurofeedback Seminar with guest speaker Dr. Michael Brown
• January 18th (10am): Functional Food Friday
• January 17th (5:30pm): 4-Week Rejuvenation Program: Self Care, Maintaining Balance and Ease, Part 2*
• January 22nd (5:30pm): Neuropathy Seminar
• January 24th (5:30pm): 4-Week Rejuvenation Program: Enhance your Health and Healing, Part 3*
• January 29th (5:30pm): Functional Medicine Seminar: Autoimmune Disease
• January 30th (5:30pm): 4-Week Rejuvenation Program: Diet and Gut Health, Discover Your Perfect Diet, Part 4*
• February 5th (2pm): Neuropathy Seminar
• February 7th (5:30pm): Functional Medicine Seminar: Diabetes
• February 12th (12 noon): Functional Medicine Seminar: Autoimmune Disease
• February 19th (10am): Neuropathy Seminar
• February 21st (5:30pm): Functional Medicine Seminar: Infertility
• February 26th (5:30pm): Functional Medicine Seminar: Hypertension

*Cost of the 4-week program is $249. Registration is at eventbrite.com. Dinner is provided.

For information and reservations contact (903)595-8077 or visit ihm.life. Reservations are required. Integrative Health Matters is located at 419 WSW Loop 323 #400 in Tyler, next to La Madeleine.