Ready, Set, Breathe: 5k Run/ Walk

Join us for the Ready, Set, Breathe 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at beautiful River Prairie Park!

This community-focused event promotes lung health awareness while supporting the COPD Foundation and the CVTC Respiratory Therapy Student Club.

Whether you are a seasoned runner, casual walker, jogger, student, family member, or community supporter — this event is designed for ALL activity levels!

About the Event

This is a non-competitive, untimed “5K-ish” fun run/walk intended for all levels of participants. Whether you walk, jog, or run, we invite you to come enjoy a fun morning supporting an important cause.

Every participant will automatically be entered into prize drawings featuring sweet giveaways and donated community prizes!

Why We Run

COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) is a progressive lung disease that makes it difficult to breathe. It includes conditions such as chronic bronchitis and emphysema and often causes symptoms like shortness of breath, chronic coughing, wheezing, and fatigue.

For many people living with COPD, everyday activities that most of us take for granted — walking across a room, climbing stairs, or spending time with family — can become physically exhausting.

As Respiratory Therapy students and healthcare professionals, we care for patients affected by COPD and other chronic lung diseases every day. This event is an opportunity to raise awareness, promote lung health, encourage movement for all ability levels, and support organizations working to improve the lives of those living with respiratory disease.

Proceeds from this event will benefit:

• The COPD Foundation
• The CVTC Respiratory Therapy Student Club

Together, we can help advocate for healthier lungs, stronger communities, and better quality of life for those impacted by respiratory disease.

Special CVTC Student Scholarship Opportunity

Any CVTC student who participates in the event will be entered into a drawing to win one of TWO $500 scholarships generously provided by an anonymous donor.