NIH, NOAA, & HHS Recreation & Welfare Association

01/12/2026

Better late than never. See what's going on in January and February with R&W

Official Publication of the NIH Recreation & Welfare Association. Providing information on Events at NIH, Member Discounts, Fitness Offerings and more. This month find information on FREE Virtual and

12/11/2025

Its RELAY DAY!

Third time is the charm.

Join us in front of Bldg. 1 for the 40th NIH Institute Relay but with some holiday merriment. Enjoy heart pumping music with some holiday music mixed in and hot chocolate or ice cream from Ben & Jerry's. Runners and volunteers receive one free Ben & Jerry's treat and a race t-shirt thanks to Contemporaries, Inc.

This year over 155 teams originally register and 133 are still planning to run, both race records.

11/03/2025

We've been keeping busy updating the R&W Gift Shop in Bldg. 31 with some new fixtures and new merchandise which are also available online, or will be soon, at https://govemployee-nih.square.site/

For those who may be suffering financial hardships during the federal shutdown the NIH Federal Credit Union is here to help. Find out more at https://www.nihfcu.org/safe2025/

10/07/2025

The holidays are coming up and it will be a perfect time to treat your loved one, or yourself, to some delicious See's Candies. A percentage of every sale from our page goes back to NIH R&W so that we can continue to bring you great events and offerings throughout the year.

https://www.yumraising.com/store/all-year-2025-nih-r-w-sweet-selections-740a/DavBro5570

09/25/2025

Check out the newest merchandise available at our store in Bldg. 31 and online at https://govemployee-nih.square.site/

09/17/2025

We have a record 138 teams registered for the NIH Institute Relay. 12 more to hit our goal. Put a team together and join us next Thrusday. registration closes tomorrow.

08/27/2025

Join Team FNIH at the Marine Corps Marathon. 2 more days to sign up

https://www.facebook.com/FNIHorg/posts/pfbid02PBEYiLLyor8FAEe33dyy6SdQPpN2ktNj5nawHMhwKAb1iuhsJJ4nzSZ4KXR45tNfl

The Marine Corps Marathon and MC10K are SOLD OUT to the public, but there’s still time to join Team FNIH. By racing with us, you can fuel biomedical research in cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, rare pediatric illnesses, and more. Don’t miss this chance to help drive the next breakthrough! Runners, walkers, and wheelchair athletes of all experience levels are welcome.

Hurry, the deadline to sign up is Aug. 29. https://fnih.org/marine-corp-marathon-team/

07/03/2025

Big thanks to the NIH Record for the write-up on the Camp Fantastic BBQ

On a sunny day in June, hundreds of NIH’ers stopped by the Bldg. 10 south lawn for the annual Camp Fantastic BBQ to help raise money for a worthy cause. The event, which featured food trucks, games, a mini vendor fair and the weekly community market, supports Camp Fantastic— the week-long summer...