Annual Less Fork, More Foot 5K Race and Fun Run

Less Fork, More Foot 5K Race Updates

As everyone is aware of the tough economy, The Less Fork, More Foot 5K! race will be postponed for a year due to challenges with gaining adequate sponsorship money to support the race.  This was a very tough decision to make due to its success and the wonderful experiences it offers members and the community.  All members are encouraged to begin thinking now about potential sponsors for next year's race and it is never too early to get a commitment.  We would like to thank Jessica Marchand and the race committee for their hard work on the race.

Meredith College

Visit www.lessforkmorefoot.com to register for this year's race! 

A family friendly event supporting healthy families and promoting healthy lifestyles.

4th Annual Less Fork, More Foot 5K Race and Fun Run

The RDDA supports childhood obesity prevention The Alice Aycock Poe Center for Health Education received a check for $1,800 raised by the 2010 Less Fork, More Foot 5K! Race, hosted by the Raleigh District Dietetic Association.  Lindsay Hecht (Past-President and PDP Chair), Natalie Taft (President-Elect), Julie Francis (Secretary) and Rebecca Houseal (Marketing Chair) attending the Poe Center Board of Directors meeting and presented a giant check on Thursday, October 21st. The Poe Center is thrilled to receive support from the RDDA and will utilize the funds to enhance their community nutrition education programs for school-aged children.  Planning for the 2011 Less Fork, More Foot 5K & Fun Run is underway!  Please visit www.lessforkmorefoot.com for updates and pictures from the 2010 race.  To learn more about the Poe Center visit www.poehealth.org.

RDDA and Poe Center

A record  field of over 160 runners and walkers registered for the 4th Annual Less Fork, More Foot 5K held on the campus of Meredith College. Paul Potori, who had finished second overall last year, was the first to finish.  The 46-year-old Apex resident covered the 5K route in 17:42.  Steve Mele, 45, of Durham was second in 19:27.  A pair of masters runners were the top two women finishers.  Patricia Hall, 41, of Cary and Beth McDonnell, 48, also of Cary, finished in an intentional tie for first.  Both were timed in 23:01.  The race, which is hosted by the Raleigh District Dietetic Association, benefitted The Alice Aycock Poe Center, a local non-profit with a dedication to positively impact the lives of North Carolina youth through health education. 

Race results are posted on this website, are listed with the News & Observer, and also available at www.runnc.com. 

Less Fork, More Foot 5K Race & Fun Run benefits

the Poe Center for Health Education

On Sunday April 11^th, 2010 the Raleigh District Dietetic Association(RDDA) kicked off its 4^th annual Less Fork, More Foot 5K Race & Fun Run at Meredith College. Proceeds benefit the RDDA and the Alice Aycock Poe Center for Health Education’s efforts to prevent childhood obesity through education. 

This year’s race had over 160 registered racers and drew an even larger large crowd of supporters.  The 3.1 mile certified course toured Meredith College campus in Raleigh, NC.  Funds raised through the Less Fork, More Foot 5K Race provide the Poe Center with resources to reach out to children and their families about the benefits of eating healthy foods and being physically active. 

The USDA’s Power Panther reminds

kids how to Eat Smart and Play Hard!

Participants enjoyed the entertainment, refreshments and exhibitors. The band “Old Avenue” played before, during and after the race. Children, parents, friends and families participated in the race as walkers, runners or stroller riders

Planning for the 2011 Less Fork, More Foot 5K Race and Fun Run is underway. 

Visit www.lessforkmorefoot.com for updates and photos from the 2010 race.

The Raleigh District Dietetic Association is a non-profit professional organization of Registered Dietitians, Dietetic Technicians Registered and student members serving the community by promoting optimal nutrition, health and well being.  The Raleigh District Dietetic Association comprises members within the following NC counties: Wake, Johnston, Cumberland, Harnett, Franklin, Moore, Vance, Sampson, Hoke and Warren.  You can learn more about the RDDA atwww.eatrightnc.org.