Division of Amenities & Transportaion Services

Take a Hike Day Trivia

Did you know that...
  • Over 8,500 employees have participated in the past 5 Walk/Fun Run events.
  • There has been representation from each IC every year.
  • 2.8 miles is approximately 14,784 steps.

Contact Information

Chris Gaines
Program Manager
Telephone: (301) 451-3631
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Take a Hike Day

6th Annual NIH Take a Hike Day

6th Annual NIH Take a Hike Day - June 6, 2013
Thursday, June 6, 2013

11:30am - 1:30pm

Building 1 Front Lawn

Rain or Shine!

PLEASE BE SURE TO CARRY YOUR NIH ID
WITH YOU TO ENSURE ACCESS
BACK ONTO CAMPUS

 
 
 
 
“A vigorous five-mile walk will do more good for an unhappy but otherwise healthy adult
than all the medicine and psychology in the world.”
Paul Dudley White (American Physician and Cardiologist)
 
“Walking is man's best medicine.”
Hippocrates (Ancient Greek Physician)
 
"Of all exercises walking is the best."
Thomas Jefferson (3rd President of the United States)
 

It's that time once again to grab a worker or two
and lace up your walking shoes.

The NIH Office of Management and the Office of Research Services,
Division of Amenities and Transportation Services invites
all NIH employees and contractors to participate in a non-competitive Walk/Fun Run.

 

Thursday, June 6, 2013
Building 1 Front Lawn
11:30am - 1:30pm
Come Rain or Shine!

 

Support Your Institute/Center when You Register!

Help your Institute/Center (IC) earn bragging rights for having the most registered employees participating in this year's event.
 

Off-Campus Take a Hike Day Routes

Are you located off-campus and would like to participate in the Walk/Fun Run? Not a problem. Individuals unable to attend the event on campus can still grab a co-wroker or two and Take a Hike at one of the these satellite locations.
Don't forget to register if you choose to participate in the Walk/Fun Run
at one of these locations.
 

Show Your Team Spirit and Sponsor a Water Table Station

We supply the tables and water – you supply the decorations and cheerleaders.
Bring your signs and pompoms and form your cheering section
at one of the five (5) perimeter water table stations.
 
Tables will be assigned on a first come first served basis.
If you are interested please contact Michelle Aikens or at 301-402-8180.
 
  

This event is sponsored by the NIH Office of Management in partnership
with the Office of Research Services, Division of Amenities and Transportation Services (ORS/DATS), and the NIH Recreation and Welfare Association.

Sign Language Interpreters will be provided. Individuals with disabilities requiring reasonable accommodations to participate in this event should contact Michelle Aikens at (301) 402-8180. Requests should be made at least (five) 5 days in advance of the event.

If you have any questions about the event, you may contact the ORS/DATS at (301) 402-8180