Marian Hosts First Virtual 5K Walk/Run for North American Locations

As COVID-19 has continued to throw us one curve ball after another since early March, we’ve had to adapt and learn how to do things differently. The same goes for the annual events we host for our employees. Each year, Marian employees across the country look forward to a variety of events, including periodic visits from employees from our sister locations. With events being postponed due to coronavirus, we felt the need for something that could still bring us together. This was the inspiration for our first virtual 5K.

Before we knew it, Marian’s first Virtual 5K Walk/Run was scheduled. Employees from all of our North American locations and their friends, family, and pets were invited to participate in this virtual event. This 5K was an incredible way to bring everyone “together” while promoting wellness. With an entire weekend to fit in a 5K at a location and time of their choice, the options of how to participate were endless.

Our 5K Weekend

Marian employees and their family and friends walked, ran, jogged, hiked, even biked their 3.1 miles. We also hosted a Virtual Opening Ceremony on Zoom for attendees to join on Saturday morning. This created the opportunity for employees to say hello and announce where they were participating. Employees also posted pictures on social media to share their 5K experience. In total, we had more than 250 participants register, participating in 6 states!

Though we weren’t able to gather in person, this event allowed us to feel closer and remind us that we are one team. The event was well received, and we look forward to making it a permanent event for Marian employees.

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