Team Maricopa forming for PF Chang’s January marathon

It’s time to get ready to get into shape.

Anyone who wants to train to walk or run the half or full PF Chang’s Marathon can join Team Maricopa.

The informational meeting will be at Petersen & Akers Physical Therapy, 21300 N. John Wayne Pkwy, Suite 125, (behind Walgreen’s and next to Agave Family Practice) on Tuesday, Aug. 5, at 6 p.m.

PF Chang’s Marathon will take place on Sunday, Jan.19, this year during the Martin Luther King three-day holiday weekend. Temperatures are expected to be about 40 degrees at the start and 65 degrees at the end of the course. The marathon start will be at 7:40 a.m. while half marathoners will go at 8:30 a.m.

A health and fitness expo on Friday and Saturday plus 70 live bands and a headliner concert on Sunday evening will add to the festivities.

Team Maricopa’s goal is to have at least 25 runners; they do not need to be residents of Maricopa so friends and family can be included.

Training begins at the end of August or the first part of September for those either really out of shape or avid runners. Team discounts on shoes and clothing will be offered as part of the event.

Money raised by the team will stay in Maricopa for the F.O.R. Food Bank as well as local children’s needs.

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