4th Annual Mentoring Matters 5K
- Date Sat 9th August 2025
- Time 10:00AM EST
- Location Springfield, Massachusetts
- Price $43.40
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join us for the 4th Annual Mentoring Matters 5K on Saturday, August 9, 2025, at the beautiful Forest Park in Springfield, Hampden! This exciting event, hosted by the Follow My Steps nonprofit organization, aims to raise awareness about the crucial need for mentorship in under-resourced communities. Participants can choose to run or walk the 5K distance, either individually or as part of a team, with the added option to fundraise for this worthy cause.
Registration will take place at the Monkey House, and participants are encouraged to park in the Cyr Arena parking lot. Every registrant will receive a limited-edition tee shirt, making this an event not to miss! For those looking for flexibility, a virtual 5K option is available, allowing participants to complete their chosen distance at their convenience and share their experience using the hashtag #MentoringMatters5K. Your $40 registration fee will directly support valuable resources for youth empowerment, paving the way for a brighter future. Come out, have fun, and make a difference in the lives of young adults!
Registration will take place at the Monkey House, and participants are encouraged to park in the Cyr Arena parking lot. Every registrant will receive a limited-edition tee shirt, making this an event not to miss! For those looking for flexibility, a virtual 5K option is available, allowing participants to complete their chosen distance at their convenience and share their experience using the hashtag #MentoringMatters5K. Your $40 registration fee will directly support valuable resources for youth empowerment, paving the way for a brighter future. Come out, have fun, and make a difference in the lives of young adults!
Organiser's Description
The Mentoring Matters 5K run/walk hosted by the Follow My Steps nonprofit organization aims to raise awareness for the need for mentorship in under-resourced communities. Follow My Steps is a Springfield Massachusetts-based non-profit organization offering Youth Mentoring, Career & Skill Development, and Financial Resources.
THIS YEAR, WE ARE EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE THE 4TH ANNUAL MENTORING MATTERS 5K WILL BE HELD AT FOREST PARK.
NOTE: REGISTRATION TAKES PLACE AT THE MONKEY HOUSE.
PARK IN CYR ARENA PARKING LOT.
Runners and walkers can register as teams or individuals and have the option to fundraise as a team.
Tee Shirt included in registration (limited availability)
ABOUT FOLLOW MY STEPS
DID YOU KNOW?
YOUNG ADULTS WHO WERE AT-RISK FOR FALLING OFF TRACK BUT HAD A MENTOR ARE:
* 55% MORE LIKELY TO ENROLL IN COLLEGE
* 130% MORE LIKELY TO HOLD LEADERSHIP POSITIONS.
* 78% MORE LIKELY TO VOLUNTEER REGULARLY
* 90% ARE INTERESTED IN BECOMING A MENTOR
Our organization is headed by strong professional who are dedicated to elevating under-resourced students and their families. We understand that there is a disproportionate representation of minorities in key decision-making positions in all facets of leadership in the current time. We aim to close that gap by providing deserving students with the opportunity for financial, mental, and professional education. By offering mentorships to scholarship recipients, we aim to grow a network of like-minded individuals who will continuously give back to their communities and others alike.
VIRTUAL 5K OPTION: #MENTORINGMATTERS5K
#MentoringMatters5K is a virtual, non-competitive race by Follow My Steps that allows participants to choose their preferred distance and activity, such as running, walking, or dancing. It can be completed at any time from now until August 25th, and participants are encouraged to share post-challenge photos with the hashtag #MentoringMatters5K. The $40 registration fee serves as a donation to support resources for youth empowerment, including providing school supplies, financial aid for college-bound students, and hosting skill development workshops. Participants are encouraged to track their activity time and distance using a smartphone or smartwatch
THIS YEAR, WE ARE EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE THE 4TH ANNUAL MENTORING MATTERS 5K WILL BE HELD AT FOREST PARK.
NOTE: REGISTRATION TAKES PLACE AT THE MONKEY HOUSE.
PARK IN CYR ARENA PARKING LOT.
Runners and walkers can register as teams or individuals and have the option to fundraise as a team.
Tee Shirt included in registration (limited availability)
ABOUT FOLLOW MY STEPS
DID YOU KNOW?
YOUNG ADULTS WHO WERE AT-RISK FOR FALLING OFF TRACK BUT HAD A MENTOR ARE:
* 55% MORE LIKELY TO ENROLL IN COLLEGE
* 130% MORE LIKELY TO HOLD LEADERSHIP POSITIONS.
* 78% MORE LIKELY TO VOLUNTEER REGULARLY
* 90% ARE INTERESTED IN BECOMING A MENTOR
Our organization is headed by strong professional who are dedicated to elevating under-resourced students and their families. We understand that there is a disproportionate representation of minorities in key decision-making positions in all facets of leadership in the current time. We aim to close that gap by providing deserving students with the opportunity for financial, mental, and professional education. By offering mentorships to scholarship recipients, we aim to grow a network of like-minded individuals who will continuously give back to their communities and others alike.
VIRTUAL 5K OPTION: #MENTORINGMATTERS5K
#MentoringMatters5K is a virtual, non-competitive race by Follow My Steps that allows participants to choose their preferred distance and activity, such as running, walking, or dancing. It can be completed at any time from now until August 25th, and participants are encouraged to share post-challenge photos with the hashtag #MentoringMatters5K. The $40 registration fee serves as a donation to support resources for youth empowerment, including providing school supplies, financial aid for college-bound students, and hosting skill development workshops. Participants are encouraged to track their activity time and distance using a smartphone or smartwatch
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