Marathons For Mental Health 5k/10k Race
- Date Sat 24th May 2025
- Location London, ON
- Price $50.81 - $72.38
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 10km, Marathon
Event summary
Join us on Saturday, May 24, 2025, for the second annual Marathons for Mental Health 5k/10k Race in the beautiful Gibbons Park, London, Middlesex! This exciting event is not just about running; it's a chance to support an incredible cause that focuses on first responder mental health initiatives. Participants can choose between a 5k or 10k distance, with the 10k starting at 9:00 AM and the 5k at 9:15 AM.
Get ready to lace up your running shoes and enjoy a scenic course along the Thames Valley Parkway. As you race, you'll be contributing to the #IVEGOTYOURBACK911 campaign, which donates 60% of registration fees to vital mental health organizations across the nation. Spectators are encouraged to come out and cheer on participants, making the atmosphere even more uplifting! Don’t miss this opportunity to run for a great cause while enjoying a fantastic day in the park. Mark your calendars for May 24 and be part of a movement that truly makes a difference!
Get ready to lace up your running shoes and enjoy a scenic course along the Thames Valley Parkway. As you race, you'll be contributing to the #IVEGOTYOURBACK911 campaign, which donates 60% of registration fees to vital mental health organizations across the nation. Spectators are encouraged to come out and cheer on participants, making the atmosphere even more uplifting! Don’t miss this opportunity to run for a great cause while enjoying a fantastic day in the park. Mark your calendars for May 24 and be part of a movement that truly makes a difference!
Organiser's Description
Marathons for Mental Health 5k/10k RaceMay 24, 2025The second annual Marathons for Mental Health race will be held on May 24, 2025!! The Marathons for Mental Health team is hosting a race to raise funds for our fundraiser, which will donate to #IVEGOTYOURBACK911 at the end of the running season. This year, there will be a 5k and 10k distance.
#IVEGOTYOURBACK911 is a campaign that donates to many organisations nationwide whose sole focus is first responder mental health initiatives. We are looking for runners and walkers looking to run/walk for a great cause!60% of registration fees will be donated to #IVEGOTYOURBACK911. The other 40% will be used to enhance the race experience this year.
Race Details
The race will be at Gibbons Park in London, ON on May 24, 2025. The event is rain or shine, so please be prepared for the weather. The race will be on the Thames Valley Parkway (TVP), which is an asphalt path. The TVP will still be open to the public on race day so stay to the right on the path unless passing others.
10km Start Time: 0900H5km Start Time: 0915HSpectators
The park and course route will have many spots for spectators to see the runners, so bring your cheer crew to motivate you to the finish line. Bib Pickup
Bib pickup will be on race day (May 24, 2025) from 0800H - 0830H.
Parking
There will be limited parking at the Gibbons Park parking lots. Nearby roads can be used for parking, but please obey parking signs posted by the City of London. The event is not responsible for any enforcement tickets given to personal cars. Timing
This year, we are happy to announce that Chiptime Results will be at the race to provide timing services. Course
The course will be a 5km loop that the 10km runners will do twice. For more information, click the course tab. Water Stations
There will be a water station at the start/finish and the 2.5 km mark. Please feel free to carry more on you if you need to. Washrooms
There will be washrooms available at Gibbons ParkRefunds Refunds will be given if the event gets cancelled due to low participant count or an extreme weather event. Refunds will not be given to participants if they are unable to attend the race if it is scheduled. Participants will be contacted on race day if it needs to be rescheduled or refunded due to an extreme weather event. Event Page
Please check out the event page on Facebook for updates on the race. All race updates will also be emailed to the participants so ensure accuracy for email when registering.
Come out and have some fun with the team! Prizes will be given out to the first 3 finishers!Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/share/161w3hmhQL/
#IVEGOTYOURBACK911 is a campaign that donates to many organisations nationwide whose sole focus is first responder mental health initiatives. We are looking for runners and walkers looking to run/walk for a great cause!60% of registration fees will be donated to #IVEGOTYOURBACK911. The other 40% will be used to enhance the race experience this year.
Race Details
The race will be at Gibbons Park in London, ON on May 24, 2025. The event is rain or shine, so please be prepared for the weather. The race will be on the Thames Valley Parkway (TVP), which is an asphalt path. The TVP will still be open to the public on race day so stay to the right on the path unless passing others.
10km Start Time: 0900H5km Start Time: 0915HSpectators
The park and course route will have many spots for spectators to see the runners, so bring your cheer crew to motivate you to the finish line. Bib Pickup
Bib pickup will be on race day (May 24, 2025) from 0800H - 0830H.
Parking
There will be limited parking at the Gibbons Park parking lots. Nearby roads can be used for parking, but please obey parking signs posted by the City of London. The event is not responsible for any enforcement tickets given to personal cars. Timing
This year, we are happy to announce that Chiptime Results will be at the race to provide timing services. Course
The course will be a 5km loop that the 10km runners will do twice. For more information, click the course tab. Water Stations
There will be a water station at the start/finish and the 2.5 km mark. Please feel free to carry more on you if you need to. Washrooms
There will be washrooms available at Gibbons ParkRefunds Refunds will be given if the event gets cancelled due to low participant count or an extreme weather event. Refunds will not be given to participants if they are unable to attend the race if it is scheduled. Participants will be contacted on race day if it needs to be rescheduled or refunded due to an extreme weather event. Event Page
Please check out the event page on Facebook for updates on the race. All race updates will also be emailed to the participants so ensure accuracy for email when registering.
Come out and have some fun with the team! Prizes will be given out to the first 3 finishers!Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/share/161w3hmhQL/
Marathons For Mental Health 5k/10k Race