Melaleuca Celebrates Wellness at Annual 5K/10K Fun Run, Walk, Bike & Row Event

On Saturday, June 15, Melaleuca: The Wellness Company hosted its annual Family Fun Run, Walk, Bike & Row Event at company headquarters. Hundreds of Melaleuca Team Members crossed the finish line along with their families and friends!

Although many companies participate in 5K or 10K events, Melaleuca takes it a step further by hosting its own competition. Melaleuca’s Fun Run is organized by the dedicated staff of Melaleuca’s on-site fitness center, where Team Members lift weights, use exercise equipment, participate in fitness classes and receive instruction from personal trainers.

Having fun in the sun, participants had the opportunity to come together in a spirit of camaraderie while focusing on leading a healthy lifestyle. The event kicked off with fitness challenges for all ages and ability levels.

“It’s inspiring that Melaleuca encourages not only Team Members but families to participate in this event,” says Brandie Miller, a Customer Care Scheduler. “It builds a lifestyle of health and fitness all while giving us an opportunity to laugh and smile. The Fun Run is marked on my calendar every year. Last year, my twin 7-year-old granddaughters participated and ran into other kids from their school class, which made the event so much fun for them.”

“It’s great that Melaleuca has activities that continue to promote health and wellness,” says Bill McCammon, Director of Forecasting & Planning. “My family looks forward to this event every year as it has something for everyone. With cycling, rowing, and varied-distance running, it is something the whole family can participate in. Human Resources does a fantastic job of putting on this event with music, time scoring, and post-race nutrition. My family wouldn’t miss it.”

Runners and walkers competed in the 5K and 10K races, while cyclists pedaled their way through a 32K bike ride. And Melaleuca’s indoor rowers showcased their skills on the Concept2 rowers.

“I always have an incredible time at the Melaleuca Fun Run!” says McKay Shippen, a Senior Financial Analyst. “The HR team puts on an awesome event for the employees and their families who want to compete. It means a lot to me that Melaleuca makes such a big effort to put on so many great events for the employees and the families who support them.”

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Wellness: In and Out of the Workplace

The annual 5K/10K Fun Run exemplifies Melaleuca’s commitment to wellness, a principle deeply ingrained in the company’s culture and values. At Melaleuca, promoting wellness is a year-round focus that extends well beyond this single event.

Melaleuca Fitness Center

Within the workplace, Team Members enjoy an array of health-promoting amenities. An outdoor walking track encourages active breaks, while a fully equipped on-site fitness center offers exercise classes and personal training sessions.

The Leaf and Drop Café

The Leaf and Drop café, also located on-site at headquarters, makes nutritious dining effortless with its fresh salad and hot food bars, featuring a variety of healthy options at discounted prices. The company heavily subsidizes the Leaf and Drop café for its Team Members.

Team Melaleuca Rowing Club

Melaleuca’s commitment to wellness reaches far beyond the workplace. To encourage the health benefits of indoor rowing, Melaleuca created Team Melaleuca. This has quickly become the world’s largest indoor rowing club, and participation is available to both Team Members and Customers. With thousands of members, it provides exclusive access to challenge plans, live training sessions, gear, and more, fostering a global community of fitness enthusiasts.

Melaleuca’s R3 Weight Loss Program

Additionally, for those seeking to develop sustainable nutrition habits, Melaleuca’s R3 Weight Loss Program offers an accessible solution. This easy-to-follow guided nutrition plan eschews restrictive calorie counting in favor of a more holistic approach. And to further support the transition to a healthier lifestyle, the program includes an R3-focused cookbook featuring over 170 delicious recipes.

Melaleuca: Living Up to The Wellness Company Name

From the annual 5K/10K Fun Run to daily workplace amenities and innovative health programs, Melaleuca: The Wellness Company wholeheartedly embraces its mission of “enhancing lives.” This commitment extends to helping both Team Members and Customers achieve overall wellness for life. By providing resources that make healthy choices more accessible, affordable, and engaging, Melaleuca lives up to its reputation as The Wellness Company. Through these comprehensive initiatives, Melaleuca continues to fulfill its promise of “helping people reach their goals,” fostering a culture of health and well-being that extends far beyond the workplace.