Five Fifty Fifty Run/Walk for Mental Health in Salt Lake City, UT

Saturday, May 27, 2023 Past event
11:00 AM MDT
Salt Lake City, Utah
$33.98 · 1 race
5km

Event summary

Join us for the vibrant Five Fifty Fifty Run/Walk for Mental Health on Saturday, May 27, 2023, in beautiful Salt Lake City, Utah! This exciting event is part of a nationwide series where participants across all 50 states come together to run or walk a distance of 5 kilometers, all while supporting a crucial cause.

The Five Fifty Fifty event aims to raise awareness about mental health, reduce stigma, and promote the importance of physical activity for emotional wellness. Proceeds from this inspiring event will directly support initiatives that provide affordable care, fund research, and reach out to underserved communities, including veterans and those battling addiction. Families are encouraged to join in the fun, with children aged 12 and under participating for free! Remember, all participants must register and youth must be accompanied by an adult. Let’s unite to prioritize mental health in our communities and make a difference together!

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  • 5k Run/Walk

    Incl. $3.98 Fee & T-Shirt

    11:00 AM MDT

    $33.98

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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 but are available for purchase.

Location

Jordan Park, 1060 S 900 W, Salt Lake City, 84104, UT, United States

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