Join WCBS-TV @ Start! Wall Street Run & Heart Walk

As the signature fund raising event for the American Heart Association, the 30th annual Start! Wall Street Run & Heart Walk promotes physical activity and heart-healthy living in New York City. The Start! Wall Street Run & Heart Walk to be held on Tuesday, May 17 at 6:45 PM on the famed streets of New York City's financial district includes teams of employees from businesses across New York City as well as individuals from the community; more than 10,000 people participate each year. CBS 2 News anchor Kristine Johnson will host the kickoff program.  The event is a three mile run/walk; the 3M run is a qualifier for the ING New York City Marathon in partnership with New York Road Runners.

Proceeds from the event help support American Heart Association community programs, cardiovascular education, research and advocacy. Events like the Start! Wall Street Run & Heart Walk have helped the American Heart Association invest more than $1 billion in saving lives over the past ten years. For more information, visit www.heartwalk.org. There, you'll find everything you need to get moving today.

The Start! movement engages companies and individuals to embrace a culture of physical activity and nutrition. From National Start! Eating Healthy Day to National Start! Walking Day, Start! is a year-round movement that reminds us all that physical activity can significantly increase heart-health.

11:00 AM – 3:00 PM Check-In

World Financial Center, Winter Garden

(220 Vesey Street)

5:00 PM – 8:30 PM Heart Healthy Activities

Create Hope, Inspire Change, Celebrate Success

World Financial Center Plaza, North Cove Harbor

6:15 PM Opening Ceremony

6:45 PM Start for Runners and Walkers

Greenwich Street at Murray Street (northbound)

7:45 PM Awards Ceremony

World Financial Center Plaza, North Cove Harbor

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