Today's Health Fest Offers Glo-In-Dark Run, Free Medical, Dental Screenings

CATHEDRAL CITY, CA - A major health and fitness event in Cathedral City today will offer free medical and dental screenings, along with the chance to participate in an after-dark run under the stars, according to organizers.

The second annual "Passport to Health'' -- free to the public -- will feature vision, medical and dental examinations to attendees, provided by Cathedral City's Borrego Health and Palm Springs' Desert Regional Medical Center.

The health fair also will include vendors giving information on a variety health-related products and services, as well as a CV FRESH hands-on planting station, intended to show children the fun of cultivating plants and growing their own food.

When night falls, nearly 1,000 runners are expected to take part in the one-mile and 5K glo run/walks.

Runners splashed with body paint will start at the Cathedral City Civic Center and be visible largely as fast-moving splotches illuminated underneath black lights positioned along the route, finishing at City Hall.

Neon-painted Slip-N-Slides and live music will close out the evening.

Anyone interested in participating can register on-site starting at 5 p.m. or online at www.healthglo5K.com .

More details here.

--City News Service/Image courtesy of DiscoverCathedralCity.com