Have fun getting fit with the Blue Cross® Winter Warm Up, presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and the Playmakers Foundation. This program is free and open to all ages and abilities, making it a great way to start your 2026 health journey! This eight-week training program involves two weekly one-hour sessions with certified Good Form Running and Walking coaches from the Playmakers Fitness Foundation. Additionally, participants will receive a weekly communication with training information and nutrition tips. All instructional sessions will culminate with the free Blue Cross Winter Warm Up 5K Walk/Run and celebration at Hawk Island in Lansing on Sunday, March 16, 2025. This 5K is open to Winter Warm Up participants and all members of the community. Training locations for 2026 include Holt High School, Lansing Mall, DeWitt Charter Township Community Center, Allen Neighborhood Center, Ingham County Health Department, Meridian Mall, Bessey Hall at MSU, and St Johns High School. Both indoor and outdoor walk/run options are available at most locations. Whether you're looking to run/walk your first 5K, learn the benefits of Good Form Running and Walking, or hoping to stay active this winter, the 2026 Blue Cross Winter Warm Up is the perfect way to keep you moving during the colder months. Join hundreds of participants celebrating fitness and health in our community! Program Dates: January 26 - March 21, 2026 | Registration (Free): warmup.playmakers.com Playmakers 2299 W Grand River Ave, Okemos, MI 48864 (517) 349-3803