As we approach the time when people contemplate making New Year’s resolutions for losing weight and getting fit, thousands will go beyond making a resolution and make a commitment towards their goal to live a healthier lifestyle. On January 1, 2013, Philadelphians will gather on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive near the Philadelphia Museum of Art for Commitment Day, a 5K-run/walk event taking place in 35 cities across the U.S. that will begin simultaneously with hundreds of thousands of participants across the country.

“Commitment Day is a fitness revolution to urge all Americans to commit to a healthy and active way of life,” said Barb McKeever, Race Director for Philadelphia’s Commitment Day 5K and Operations Director for Philadelphia Triathlon, LLC. “It will be a day of epic proportions as hundreds of thousands of individuals join together in support of healthy people, a healthy planet and a healthy way of life. We’re thrilled that Philadelphia will be a part of this revolution.”

The goal of Commitment Day is to inspire Americans by creating a sustained, Healthy Way of Life movement that engages hundreds of thousands of participants, simultaneously, nationwide and to create a national dialogue. A movement by definition.

“Our nation is experiencing ever-rising obesity rates,” said McKeever. “In Philadelphia alone, more than 34 percent of adults and 15 percent of children between ages six and 17 are overweight. Commitment Day is a way for Philadelphians to get off to a healthy start in 2013 and turn these numbers around.”

All 5K runs/walks on Commitment Day will occur simultaneously at 11 a.m. EST. In Philadelphia, the walk/race will take place on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, starting just northwest of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Registration is now available online at, or you can sign up on race morning starting at 9 a.m. EST. Children 17 and under are free with a paid adult. The 5K begins at 11 a.m. All participants will receive a Limited Edition Commitment Day t-shirt and a 2013 Commemorative Commitment Journal to help track their progress for living a healthy lifestyle throughout the year.
As an added incentive, Commitment Day participants are encouraged to use the Crowdrise platform and fundraise on behalf of any charities of their choice. Founding charity partners for Commitment Day and whose missions promote healthy ways of life include Lifetime Foundation, Special Olympics, MusiCares and the Folds of Honor Foundation.
For more information or to register, visit www.commitmentday.com.

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