TRAVERSE CITY -- During Fun in the Sun Sports with Tim Brick, 7&4's Melissa Smith previewed this year's first annual HeartChase. The brand new initiative through the American Heart Association is aiming to promote heart disease and stroke awareness through physical activity.
The event that is set for Saturday, September 17th at the Traverse City Open Space will involve local checkpoints throughout the downtown area with various clues all directed towards a heart healthy lifestyle. People will have about three hours to complete as many checkpoints as possible.
Teams of two to five people are encourage to take part in the family-friendly event.
For more information about HeartChase click here.