'Be A Light' 5K Mental Health Awareness Fun Run
- Date Sat 10th May 2025
- Time 10:00AM CDT
- Location Farley, Iowa
- Price $27.50 - $38.10
- Races 3 races
- Distances 1 Mile, 5km
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Event summary
Join us for the inspiring "Be A Light" 5K Mental Health Awareness Fun Run on Saturday, May 10, 2025, in Farley, Dubuque! This uplifting event aims to shine a light on mental health awareness and provide vital resources to the community. Registration kicks off at 8 A.M., and we will begin with opening statements prior to the exciting Kids Fun Run at 10:00 A.M., followed by the main community 5K/Fun Run.
In partnership with NAMI Dubuque and the Im Glad You Stayed Project, this event focuses on educating participants about mental health and suicide prevention. Proceeds from the run will support crucial training programs and outreach efforts throughout the year. Together, let's create a supportive environment and foster important conversations around mental health. Don't miss out on this chance to make a difference and enjoy a day of fun, fitness, and community spirit!
In partnership with NAMI Dubuque and the Im Glad You Stayed Project, this event focuses on educating participants about mental health and suicide prevention. Proceeds from the run will support crucial training programs and outreach efforts throughout the year. Together, let's create a supportive environment and foster important conversations around mental health. Don't miss out on this chance to make a difference and enjoy a day of fun, fitness, and community spirit!
Organiser's Description
BE A LIGHT 5K MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS FUN RUN AT FARLEY MARKET IN THE PARK!
* Saturday May 10, 2025
* Registration at 8 A.M.
* Opening statements prior to the kids run
* Kids Fun Run will start at 10:00 A.M.
* A community 5K/Fun Run will follow
In 2024 we partnered with NAMI Dubuque and created the first ever Be A Light 5K Mental Health Awareness Fun Run to provide a place to learn about mental health and introduced NAMIs mental health education and resources to the local community. Gaps in mental health services continue to exist and rural Americans experience significantly higher rates of depression and suicide than those who live in urban areas. The need for community outreach projects is critical in rural communities. They bridge the gap in services and education to help rural residents receive the support, they need to improve their quality of life regardless of geographic location.
THE BE A LIGHT PROJECT IS COMMITTED TO SHINING A LIGHT ON MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS. We are excited to partner with the Im Glad You Stayed Project who is a federally recognized non-profit organization thats mission is to educate the public, especially teenagers, on real-time suicide prevention actions. The Im Glad you Stayed Project (IGYSP) raises awareness on mental health and suicide prevention by way of starting the conversation.
PROCEEDS MADE FROM THIS YEARS EVENT WILL PROVIDE QPR SUICIDE PREVENTION TRAINING(S) TO BE HOSTED IN FARLEY THROUGHOUT THE YEAR AND WILL SUPPORT NAMI DUBUQUES HOST SITE IN EPWORTH. FURTHER DETAILS WILL BE ANNOUNCED AT THE BE A LIGHT 5K MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS FUN RUN ON MAY 10TH!
To access more information on the IGYSP and NAMI Dubuque:
I'm Glad You Stayed Project [https://www.imgladyoustayedproject.org/]
NAMI Dubuque [https://www.namidubuque.org/]
MAKE SURE TO FOLLOW US [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557044447743#]ON FACEBOOK FOR UPDATES! THERE ARE SEVERAL WAYS YOU CAN SUPPORT OUR CAUSE AND OUR "99 REASONS TO STAY".
* Saturday May 10, 2025
* Registration at 8 A.M.
* Opening statements prior to the kids run
* Kids Fun Run will start at 10:00 A.M.
* A community 5K/Fun Run will follow
In 2024 we partnered with NAMI Dubuque and created the first ever Be A Light 5K Mental Health Awareness Fun Run to provide a place to learn about mental health and introduced NAMIs mental health education and resources to the local community. Gaps in mental health services continue to exist and rural Americans experience significantly higher rates of depression and suicide than those who live in urban areas. The need for community outreach projects is critical in rural communities. They bridge the gap in services and education to help rural residents receive the support, they need to improve their quality of life regardless of geographic location.
THE BE A LIGHT PROJECT IS COMMITTED TO SHINING A LIGHT ON MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS. We are excited to partner with the Im Glad You Stayed Project who is a federally recognized non-profit organization thats mission is to educate the public, especially teenagers, on real-time suicide prevention actions. The Im Glad you Stayed Project (IGYSP) raises awareness on mental health and suicide prevention by way of starting the conversation.
PROCEEDS MADE FROM THIS YEARS EVENT WILL PROVIDE QPR SUICIDE PREVENTION TRAINING(S) TO BE HOSTED IN FARLEY THROUGHOUT THE YEAR AND WILL SUPPORT NAMI DUBUQUES HOST SITE IN EPWORTH. FURTHER DETAILS WILL BE ANNOUNCED AT THE BE A LIGHT 5K MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS FUN RUN ON MAY 10TH!
To access more information on the IGYSP and NAMI Dubuque:
I'm Glad You Stayed Project [https://www.imgladyoustayedproject.org/]
NAMI Dubuque [https://www.namidubuque.org/]
MAKE SURE TO FOLLOW US [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557044447743#]ON FACEBOOK FOR UPDATES! THERE ARE SEVERAL WAYS YOU CAN SUPPORT OUR CAUSE AND OUR "99 REASONS TO STAY".
Races
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Kids 1-Mile Fun Run (Twelve and Under)
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 10th May 2025 (10:00AM CDT)
$27.50
1-mile event is for children 12 and under that want to walk or run with other kids! The kids run will kick off the 5K to begin immediately after our public speakers at 10:00 A.M. Note: Children partaking in the Kids 1-mile Fun Run may also participate in the Community Fun Run/Walk with a parent. -
5K Walk or Run
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 10th May 2025 (10:00AM CDT)
$38.10
Community 5K Fun Run will follow after the kids run at 10:00 A.M. Run or walk! -
Fun Walk - as "Much or as Little" as You Like
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 10th May 2025 (10:00AM CDT)
$38.10
Community 5K Fun Run will follow after the kids run at 10:00 A.M. Run or walk! There is a 1-mile, and 3.1-mile route mapped out.
'Be A Light' 5K Mental Health Awareness Fun Run