The Sangguniang Panlungsod has adopted the year-long program of Metro Dumaguete Roadrunners Club as part of the healthy lifestyle program of the city.

In Resolution No. 456 series of 2006, the council agreed to support the program aimed at promoting mass running and walking among residents, to help stop the rise of lifestyle diseases.

Events coordinator and FU-IYSPeace consultant Paultom Paras said the program is open to volunteers and members of non-government organizations, who wish to extend their resources to help promote sports tourism, healthy lifestyle, environmental preservation and youth services or the T.H.E.Y. goals.

Under the program, monthly progression runs will be held along with free marathon clinic on Sundays at the Quezon Park , a walking and running activity to promote wellness, and year-round physical conditioning for young athletes.

Paras said the group also plans the holding of the Sports Youth Camp and Fun Run for children and children with special needs.

Meanwhile, the Dumaguete City Marathon 3-kilometer fun run/walk was held at the Quezon Park, in cooperation with the Foundation University Institute of Youth Sports for Peace and the Metro Dumaguete Roadrunners Club over the weekend.*RG

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