The Denver Broncos, along with partners Children's Hospital Colorado, University of Colorado Health and 9News, will present the inaugural Broncos Health & Wellness Expo at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. MDT.
The family-friendly event, which is free to all attendees, will coincide with the third annual Broncos Back to Football 7K and feature health tests and screenings. There will also be several vendors onsite representing the health and wellness industry. The expo is part of the Broncos' Health & Wellness initiative, a year-round program that aims to educate Broncos fans on the importance of physical fitness and nutrition.
Take a look at photos from the exciting Broncos 7K, which included a marriage proposal.
Broncos fan Scott Priebe and his newborn prepare to cheer on Scott's wife in the Broncos 7K.
A group of excited Broncos fans get ready to run the Broncos 7K.
Runners get ready to begin the Broncos 7K race.
Miles prepares to lead the Broncos 7K.
The first wave starts the Broncos 7K.
The Broncos 7K begins!
Another wave begins the Broncos 7K.
A Broncos fan shows off his pride in Pat Bowlen and his years of hard work and success.
A Broncos fan and 7K participant proposes on the field after the race.
A Broncos fan and 7K participant kneels to propose to his girlfriend after the race, which ended on the field.
Broncos fans finish the 7K race by running through the inflatable tunnel on the field.
Kids of all ages start the Kids Fun Run, led by Miles and Broncos safety David Bruton Jr.
"We are excited about the role the Broncos will play in helping to create healthy lifestyle choices for our fans," Vice President of Sales and Marketing Dennis Moore said. "The Health & Wellness Expo will be a fun way for Broncos fans to lead the charge in becoming the healthiest fan base in the NFL."
The event will include appearances by Broncos players (including Omar Bolden, Virgil Green, Ryan Harris, Brandon Marshall, Danny Trevathan and Bradley Roby), cheerleaders and Miles the Mascot. There will also be locker room tours, contests, giveaways, autograph opportunities, sports activities, cooking demonstrations, healthy food sampling and more.
Activities include:
- Autographs
- Football Simulator
- Football Drills
- Locker Room Tours
- Selfie Stations
Onsite vendors and kiosks at the event include:
- UCHealth
- Children's Hospital Colorado
- Healthy Cooking Stage
- Ski & snowboard simulators
- Rock climbing wall
- Virtual golf
- Virtual NASCAR
