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Oh So Fit drew 3,500 people; recreation staff say nearly $40,000 returned to local nonprofits
Summary
Recreation staff reported the 'Oh So Fit' 5K and health fair had over 3,500 participants (about 1,400 runners) and returned just under $40,000 to local nonprofits; staff also announced Tuesdays on the Terrace is back and previewed upcoming pickleball and tennis events.
Mark Nix, who delivered the Recreation and Community Services update, highlighted the success of recent community events and noted staffing and sponsorship contributions.
"It had over 3,500 participants, of which a little over 1,400 were runners," Nix said of the Oh So Fit 5K and health fair, adding that just under $40,000 from registration fees was returned to local nonprofits. He thanked event chairs and staff, recognized volunteers and sponsors, and noted that the inclusive mascot and other program elements received positive feedback. Nix also announced that Tuesdays on the Terrace has returned and previewed upcoming events including pickleball and a tennis tournament at Marguerite.
The commission offered congratulations to staff and volunteers; no budget amendments or formal actions were taken during the report.
