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SAT 3 2008 EIF Revlon Run/Walk for Women
Be among the 40,000 pedestrians joining NBC personality Tiki Barber, Turistas actress Beau Garrett and Law & Order’s S. Epatha Merkerson at this annual 3.1-mile walkathon, benefiting women’s cancer research. Early risers can catch numbers from Grease and Legally Blonde at the opening ceremonies. Starts at Seventh Ave and 50th St (revlonrunwalk.com). Opening ceremonies 7:30am, starting line 9:15am; registration $35.
MAY 15 LOLA New York City Hepatitis C Walk
You won’t break a sweat on this short jaunt from Battery Park to City Hall, hosted by the Latino Organization for Liver Awareness, but you’ll still be rewarded with a complimentary T-shirt and live entertainment. FREE Starts at Battery Park, State St at Battery Pl (lola-national.org). Noon.
MAY 18 AIDS Walk New York
This year’s roster of boldfaced names wasn’t finalized at press time, but actress Jenifer Lewis (Meet the Browns) and zaftig awards-show scribe Bruce Vilanch will be among those hoofing it 6.2 miles in Central Park to raise money for Gay Men’s Health Crisis. Not feeling athletic? Volunteers are needed to sign in participants, monitor (and cheer on!) walkers and perform crowd control. FREE Starts in Central Park’s Sheep Meadow, midpark at 66th St (aidswalk.net). 10am.
MAY 31 Breathe NYC Asthma Walk
Help the 22 million Americans afflicted with asthma breathe a sigh of relief by participating in this three-mile amble. You don’t even have to be altruistic: Those raising $350 qualify for a free Mexican getaway. FREE Starts at Castle Clinton in Battery Park (alany.org). 10am.