The Club de Caminantes, the group of people who enjoy frequent walking in the Botanical Gardens, is inviting the public to a 15 September Long Walk-Marathon starting at 8am. The long stroll seeks to encourage more interaction between the members of the Club de Caminantes, and motivate more walkers to join the group. On 15 September at the Botanical Gardens there will be zumba classes, aerobics, talk on nutrition, yoga, blood pressure tests, activities for children and a talk on safety tips. The winners of the first place will receive cash awards n RD$15,000 (first place), RD$10,000 second place and RD$5,000 third place. The winners of the children’s category will receive RD$5,000 first place, R$3,000 second place, RD$2,000 third place. To register for the walk, adults who are members of the Club de Caminantes pay RD$200, non-members RD$300 and children pay RD$150.00. For more information, call 809 385-2611 ext 248/291 or write eventos@jbn.gob.do