Lifestyle
Life Time Expands Running Portfolio with Acquisition of the Phoenix 10K
Life Time (NYSE: LTH), the nation's premier healthy lifestyle brand, today announced it has acquired the Phoenix 10K, one of Arizona's longest‑running road races. As the race enters its 51st year, the transition marks a meaningful passing of the baton from renowned founder, Dr. Art Mollen, to Life Time—positioning the iconic event for continued growth for generations to come.
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