On Your Mark …

Truckers News’ Fit for the Road program sponsors 5k, health screenings, presentations and more at Dallas venue

By James Jaillet

There’s still a chance to run with Jasmine “Jazzy” Jordan.

The 17-year-old runner, who in June completed a 3,000-mile run across the country to benefit the St. Christopher Truckers Development and Relief Fund, and Jeff Clark, the 2008 Truckers News Health Hero of the Year, will be leading the Too Hot to Trot 5k run/walk sponsored by the Truckers News’ Fit for the Road program at this year’s Great American Trucking Show in Dallas.

Jasmine “Jazzy” Jordan ran more than 3,000 miles — from Los Angeles to New York City to raise awareness for the St. Christopher Truckers Development and Relief Fund. The 17-year-old Jordan, along with the 2008 Truckers News Health Hero of the Year Jeff Clark, will lead the Too Hot to Trot 5k run/walk on Friday, Aug. 27, at the Great American Trucking Show.

Registration for the 5k is free, but donations are being accepted for the St. Christopher Fund. Early registrants will receive a Too Hot to Trot T-shirt. Registration is available online at www.truckersnews.com, and transportation will be provided to the event.

The 5k, which will take place at Katy Trail Friday, Aug. 27, at 7 a.m., is only part of the health-related offerings at the show. The Health, Wellness and Safety Pavilion, sponsored by Fit for the Road and the Healthy Trucking Association of America, will feature exhibits and presentations and will host a 1.5-mile fun walk, health screenings and other events.