Fargo, N.D. – (March 14, 2023) Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota (BCBSND) and Noridian Healthcare Solutions, LLC (Noridian) call on North Dakota community members to “Team Up” and participate in the 2023 Friday Night 5K at the Essentia Health Fargo Marathon, produced by Ventures Endurance, part of Gannett‘s USA TODAY NETWORK Ventures. The two sister healthcare companies are co-sponsoring the 5K race on May 19 at 6:30 p.m. (CT) at the FargoDome.
BCBSND and Noridian are also using the #TeamUpFargo5K challenge to get people to walk, run, jog or cheer for the event. Individuals can register for the 5K at fargomarathon.com and ask friends, family and co-workers to also sign up. Participants are then encouraged to share a photo or video on social media, tag their teammate(s), tell us why they teamed up and include #TeamUpFargo5K in the post.
The goal is to get 5,000 5K registrations. While signing up, individuals can opt to donate to the Scheels Shoes for Kids program, which gives shoes to children in need. BCBSND members also get 10 percent off the registration fee. Members can access their discount code by logging in at nd.blue/ServicePortal and clicking on HealthyBlue Home.
“By teaming up to co-sponsor the Fargo Marathon Friday Night 5K, Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota and Noridian Healthcare Solutions hope to bring folks together from across North Dakota – and beyond. No matter how they participate, finding their team will help improve not only their physical wellness, but also their social well-being,” says Dan Conrad, BCBSND president and CEO.
“We believe events like this help build healthy practices at both individual and community levels,” says Jon Bogenreif, Noridian president and CEO. “We encourage our employees, fellow business leaders, friends and family to find their team – whether that’s one person or a group of 50 – and take part in one of the community’s most celebrated events of the year.”