Five Fifty Fifty Run/Walk for Mental Health in Anchorage, AK
Sunday, May 5, 2024
Past event
1:00 PM AKDT
Anchorage, Alaska
$44.31 · 1 race
5km
Event summary
Join the movement for mental health at the Five Fifty Fifty Run/Walk for Mental Health on Sunday, May 5, 2024, in beautiful Anchorage, Alaska! This uplifting event features a 5-kilometer run/walk that is part of a nationwide series occurring in all 50 states over 50 consecutive days. By participating, you’ll not only enjoy a fantastic day outdoors but also contribute to the vital mission of raising awareness and reducing the stigma surrounding mental health issues.
Funds raised will support initiatives aimed at increasing access to affordable mental health care, promoting physical exercise, and emphasizing emotional wellness. Families are encouraged to participate together, with kids aged 12 and under running or walking for free! Just remember, all participants must register, and youth must be accompanied by an adult. Together, let’s make mental health a priority in our communities and promote a healthier, happier future for everyone!
Funds raised will support initiatives aimed at increasing access to affordable mental health care, promoting physical exercise, and emphasizing emotional wellness. Families are encouraged to participate together, with kids aged 12 and under running or walking for free! Just remember, all participants must register, and youth must be accompanied by an adult. Together, let’s make mental health a priority in our communities and promote a healthier, happier future for everyone!
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5k Run/Walk
Incl. $4.31 Fee & T-Shirt
Entries closed1:00 PM AKDT
$44.31
Organiser's description
The Five Fifty Fifty Run/Walk for Mental Health Series is a five kilometer run/walk that occurs in each of the fifty U.S. states over fifty consecutive days. The series supports the AB Korkor Foundations mission to make the world a better place for those suffering from ill mental health. Funds raised through this flagship event are utilized to:
* Increase awareness of ill mental health
* Reduce stigma
* Address the shortage of affordable care
* Emphasize the importance of physical exercise and emotional wellness in maintaining mental health and overall wellbeing
* Fund research
* Focus on underserved communities such as veterans, minorities and those suffering from addiction
Join our movement and make mental health a priority in YOUR community! We encourage families to run/walk together and to make that easy, kids 12 and under participate for free. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST REGISTER, REGARDLESS OF AGE, AND YOUTH MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT. _Event T-shirts are not included with free participation._
* Increase awareness of ill mental health
* Reduce stigma
* Address the shortage of affordable care
* Emphasize the importance of physical exercise and emotional wellness in maintaining mental health and overall wellbeing
* Fund research
* Focus on underserved communities such as veterans, minorities and those suffering from addiction
Join our movement and make mental health a priority in YOUR community! We encourage families to run/walk together and to make that easy, kids 12 and under participate for free. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST REGISTER, REGARDLESS OF AGE, AND YOUTH MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT. _Event T-shirts are not included with free participation._
Location
Goose Lake Park, 3038 Widgeon Lane, Anchorage, 99508, AK, United States
Five Fifty Fifty Run/Walk for Mental Health in Anchorage, AK
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