16th Annual Race Away Stigma

Saturday, October 7, 2023 Past event

9:30 AM EDT

Troy, New York

Free–$22.20 · 4 races

5km

Event summary

Join us for the 16th Annual Race Away Stigma on Saturday, October 7th, 2023, in Troy, Rensselaer, where we come together to promote mental health awareness and support. This uplifting event features a spirited 5K Race and Fun Walk, designed to not only get participants moving but also to break down the stigma surrounding mental health issues that affect over one in five Americans each year.

As college years are particularly challenging for many, this event is a fantastic opportunity to shine a light on the importance of mental well-being among students and the community. Lace up your running shoes and join us in this engaging and meaningful experience, as we race away stigma and foster a supportive environment for mental health advocacy. Together, we can make a difference!

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Races

14th Annual Race Away Stigma 5k

Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt

The race begins in front of the Student Pavilion, located in front of Hudson Hall Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. Race/Walk begins at 9:30 a.m. Awards and post-race snacks at 10:30 a.m. $20 Public Before 9/30 $25 Between 10/1- 10/7 $ 30 Day Of $ 0 Current Hudson Valley Students $ 0 For Veterans $ 10 For other students from other Colleges

9:30 AM EDT

$22.20

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14th Annual Race Away Stigma 5k Hudson Valley Students

T-Shirt

The race begins in front of the Student Pavilion, located in front of Hudson Hall Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. Race/Walk begins at 9:30 a.m. Awards and post-race snacks at 10:30 a.m. $20 Public Before 9/20 $25 Between 9/21- 9/23 $ 30 Day Of $ 0 Current Hudson Valley Students $ 0 For Veterans $ 10 For other students from other Colleges

9:30 AM EDT

Free

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14th Annual Race Away Stigma 5k Veterans of Armed Services

T-Shirt

The race begins in front of the Student Pavilion, located in front of Hudson Hall Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. Race/Walk begins at 9:30 a.m. Awards and post-race snacks at 10:30 a.m. $20 Public Before 9/20 $25 Between 9/21- 9/23 $ 30 Day Of $ 0 Current Hudson Valley Students $ 0 For Veterans $ 10 For other students from other Colleges

9:30 AM EDT

Free

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14th Annual Race Away Stigma 5k Students at Colleges or Public/Private School

Incl. $1.60 Fee & T-Shirt

The race begins in front of the Student Pavilion, located in front of Hudson Hall Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. Race/Walk begins at 9:30 a.m. Awards and post-race snacks at 10:30 a.m. $20 Public Before 9/20 $25 Between 9/21- 9/23 $ 30 Day Of $ 0 Current Hudson Valley Students $ 0 For Veterans $ 10 For other students from other Colleges

9:30 AM EDT

$11.60

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Organiser's description

Mental health issues will affect more than one in every five Americans this year. The college years are the most common ages for mental health concerns to arise. Depression, anxiety, and other serious mental health concerns are increasingly common among college and university students in the United States.

Hudson Valley Community College, Center for Counseling and Wellness, Project Aware and Student Veterans at Hudson Valley Community College recognize that the negative stigma associated with mental health. We have combined this outreach with the physical activity of a 5K Race & Fun Walk to literally RACE AWAY STIGMA that can surround mental health concerns both in our local community and nationwide.