Live Well W&L 5K Fun Run/Walk
- Human Resources Staff
- Benefits
- Time Off
- Compensation
- Emergency Resources for Employees
- Employee Handbooks and Code of Policies
- Employee Recognition
- Employee Resource Group Program
- Employment
- Extended Leaves
- Learning and Development
- PATH
- Preparing to Retire
- Programs and Events
- Recruitment and Hiring
- Retirees
- Wellness
- Work-Life Initiatives
9th Annual Live Well 5K Run/Walk
The race will be held on April 23, 2026 (rain date: April 24, 2026).
Register for the LiveWell 5K
5K Event Info
All W&L employees, retirees, and spouses/partners are invited to join us for a morning of fun!
- Cannan Green
- Race starts promptly at 9 AM (Please arrive early!)
- Food & awards immediately follow
- Cost: Free! Participants and volunteers will receive a complimentary t-shirt
- REGISTER BY APRIL 1, 2026, to guarantee your preferred t-shirt size
Want to see the 5K course? View the Course Map.
If you’re interested in joining the fun but aren’t running or walking, consider volunteering instead!
If you require a disability accommodation to participate in the 5K, please reach out to Jason Bunn.
Leading Up to the 5K
Packet Pickup
Pick up your race or volunteer packet in the Community Room 114 at 2 S. Main St.
- April 21, 2026: 8 AM - 5 PM
- April 22, 2026: 8 AM - 5 PM
Course Tours
Runners: Join Helen MacDermott for a course preview at your own pace. Email Helen or call x4561 to schedule a tour anytime before the 5K on April 23.
Walkers: Is walking more your speed? Email Patti Colliton to schedule a tour anytime before the 5K on April 23.
Live Well W&L Spring Training Content (for Walkers and Runners)
Dates: March 30 - April 17, 2026
Registration is open: March 23 - April 10, 2026
Get ready for the 5K by joining the Live Well W&L Spring Training Contest! Track your steps and miles leading up to race day, and earn tokens while getting in shape. Plus, you’ll have a chance to win one of the fabulous PRIZES!
How it Works
- Every participant who logs at least one 5K (3.1 miles) during the contest will be entered into the Spring Training Raffle.
- Prizes: Five (5) $50 Main Street Lexington gift certificates (perfect for new shoes!).
- Winners will be announced at the Live Well W&L 5K Fun Run/Walk.
Log into your Live Well W&L account, click on the CONTESTS tab, and click “Join” to start tracking your steps today!
Highlights from the 8th Annual Live Well 5K Run/Walk
Course Records
- Male: Bryan Brockbank - 17:42:92 - 2025
- Female: Helen MacDermott - 22:07.90 - 2022
- Human Resources Staff
- Benefits
- CTO, SLR, Holidays, and Other Time Off
- Compensation
- Emergency Resources for Employees
- Employee Handbooks and Code of Policies
- Employee Recognition
- Employee Resource Group Program
- Employment
- Extended Leaves
- Learning and Development
- PATH
- Preparing to Retire
- Programs and Events
- Recruitment and Hiring
- Retirees
- Wellness
- Work/Life Initiatives
Jason Bunn
Manager of Work-Life Programming and Benefits Specialist
- P: 540-458-8923
- E: jbunn@wlu.edu
Human Resources
- P: 540-458-8920
- F: 540-458-8060
- E: humanresources@wlu.edu
-
Mailing Address:
Human Resources
204 W. Washington Street
Washington and Lee University
Lexington, Virginia 24450
Physical Address:
2 S Main Street
Lexington, VA 24450