Five Fifty Fifty Run/Walk for Mental Health in Springfield, VA
Saturday, May 13, 2023
Past event
9:00 AM EDT
Springfield, Virginia
$33.98 · 1 race
5km
Event summary
Join us for the uplifting Five Fifty Fifty Run/Walk for Mental Health on Saturday, May 13, 2023, in Springfield, Fairfax. This inspiring event is part of a nationwide series that features a 5-kilometer run/walk in each of the fifty states over fifty consecutive days, all aimed at raising awareness and supporting mental health initiatives.
By participating, you'll be helping to reduce stigma, address the shortage of affordable care, and emphasize the vital connection between physical exercise and emotional wellness. Families are encouraged to come together, as kids 12 and under can participate for free, ensuring that everyone can join in the movement toward better mental health. Just remember, all participants must register, and youth should be accompanied by an adult. Let's come together to make mental health a priority in our communities!
By participating, you'll be helping to reduce stigma, address the shortage of affordable care, and emphasize the vital connection between physical exercise and emotional wellness. Families are encouraged to come together, as kids 12 and under can participate for free, ensuring that everyone can join in the movement toward better mental health. Just remember, all participants must register, and youth should be accompanied by an adult. Let's come together to make mental health a priority in our communities!
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5k Run/Walk
Incl. $3.98 Fee & T-Shirt
Entries closed9:00 AM EDT
$33.98
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.
* 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
Lake Accotink Park, 7500 Accotink Park Rd, Springfield, 22150, VA, United States
Five Fifty Fifty Run/Walk for Mental Health in Springfield, VA
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