By Brianna Kelly
For Coplin Health Systems
Ravenswood – Coplin Health Systems is teaming with the City of Ravenswood to host the 10th annual Dash for Diabetes 5k Walk/Run.
The race will begin at 8:30 a.m., Saturday, June 13th, 2026, at Riverfront Park in Ravenswood, W.Va. The 3.1-mile course runs along the Ohio River.
Registration for the Dash for Diabetes and additional information are available online at coplinhealth.com/5k. Pre-registration fees are $25 for participants 18 years and older, and $15 for those 17 years and younger.
After May 22nd, fees for participants 18 years and older will be $30, and $20 for those 17 years and younger. Participants who register by May 18th are guaranteed to receive a t-shirt.
Raceday registration on June 13th will be available on-site at Riverfront Park from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m.
Proceeds from the Dash for Diabetes benefit Coplin Health Systems’ Diabetes Education Program and the Ravenswood Recreation Youth Program.
For the past decade, the Dash for Diabetes has raised community awareness about diabetes and those affected by it. Through the promotion of routine exercise and healthy eating, the event sheds light on the burden of diabetes and the importance of diabetes prevention.
The Dash for Diabetes is part of Coplin Health Systems’ commitment to diabetes education and community health and wellness. Education is crucial to diabetes management and prevention, as individuals need knowledge and tools for effective self-care.
Coplin Health Systems’ team of experienced diabetes educators and healthcare providers offers ongoing support and guidance to help empower individuals to make informed decisions about their lifestyle, diet, medication, and exercise regimen.
By fostering a proactive approach to diabetes management, Coplin Health Systems’ education services not only enhance quality of life but also help reduce the risk of complications associated with the disease.
About Coplin Health Systems
In 1978, Wirt County Health Services Association (d.b.a. Coplin Health Systems) was established as a non-profit healthcare organization. Since our beginnings in Elizabeth, WV, we have grown into 11 service centers, an administrative center, and two mobile health units with locations in Wirt County, Jackson County, Wood County in West Virginia, and Meigs County in Ohio.
For over two decades, Coplin has served as a federally qualified health center (FQHC). As an FQHC, Coplin Health Systems offers a variety of healthcare services to the community. These healthcare services include primary care services, acute/urgent care services, pediatric healthcare services, behavioral health services, SUDs services, dental services, and discount pharmacy through 340B programming. As an FQHC, Coplin Health Systems offers these services regardless of a person’s ability to pay through our sliding scale program. Coplin Health Systems exists to serve the health and wellness needs of our communities. Visit www.coplinhealth.com to learn more.
