Mission, Texas – Set in the great outdoors of the Texas Hill Country and just outside the doors of the JW Marriott, the Viva Fresh Produce Expo announces the first annual 5K Run and 1-Mile Wellness Walk on Saturday, April 2 starting at 7:00 am.
“Our goal was to create more activities and events in keeping with our mission of promoting healthier lifestyles by increasing the consumption of fruits and veggies,” commented Jimmy Bassetti, President of J&D Produce and Chairman of the Viva Fresh Expo steering committee. “It’s fitting that the keynote session follows this event since Dr. Drew Ramsey will be speaking on the power of brain food and we’ll announce the Healthy Living Award recipient during this session.”
Sponsored by DMA Solutions and hosted by Bound Outdoors, there will be a course for the runners and a separate course for those who prefer to walk. Both are “out and back” courses and will be well marked with signage at all turns, course markers spaced throughout and guides to direct.
“This will be a fun event that’s free for all attendees and exhibitors to enjoy the surrounding nature of the San Antonio hill country, “said Bret Erickson, President and CEO of the Texas International Produce Association. “The course follows level ground mixed with gentle hills that winds around the resort in a beautiful, Springtime setting.”
The event will wrap up at 8:20 am allowing enough time for participants to get back in time to attend the Keynote session which will start at 9:00 am and the Expo hall will open at 11:00 am – 4:00 pm on Saturday, April 2.
For more information and to register for the Viva Fresh 5K Run and Wellness Walk Event, visit http://vivafreshexpo.com/5k-fun-run-and-1k-wellness-walk/.
About the Viva Fresh Produce Expo
The expo, which highlights the “Gateway to the Americas,” focuses on produce grown in the Southwest region of the United States and while also showcasing the role of Mexican produce. The expo was created to take advantage of the trend to offer more intimate and affordable regional tradeshows that allow vendors and customers to create meaningful networking opportunities that highlight products and build relationships.
About the Texas International Produce Association
The Texas International Produce Association (TIPA) was created in 1942 to represent the interest of shippers of Texas-grown fruits and vegetables. In 1996, the scope of TIPA was expanded to address the problems and opportunities surrounding the importation and marketing of foreign grown produce. TIPA's member companies include: growers, domestic shippers, import shippers, specialty shippers, distributors, and material and service providers.
Source: Texas International Produce Association
