Head & Heart 5k and Mindful Mile | Benefitting Ozarks Counseling Center
Saturday, May 17, 2025
Past event
8:00 AM CDT
Springfield, Missouri
$22.70–$38.60 · 2 races
5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join us for the Head & Heart 5K and Mindful Mile on Saturday, May 17, 2025, in Springfield, Greene, as we celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month with an uplifting event that promotes both physical activity and mental well-being. This unique gathering offers a timed 5K run/walk for those seeking a challenge, along with a family-friendly Mindful Mile Walk designed to welcome participants of all fitness levels.
Participants will enjoy an engaging experience filled with interactive mile markers that share self-care tips, a guided mindfulness cool-down, and a Positive Mindset Wall where you can express gratitude and wellness strategies. Plus, the Mental Health Champions Booth will connect attendees with valuable local resources. All race participants will receive an event shirt, medal, and a race bag filled with goodies! With a flat out-and-back course starting and ending at the Ozarks Counseling Center, this event not only promotes healthy lifestyles but also raises funds to support affordable counseling services for underserved populations. Let's take strides together toward healthier minds and bodies for all!
Participants will enjoy an engaging experience filled with interactive mile markers that share self-care tips, a guided mindfulness cool-down, and a Positive Mindset Wall where you can express gratitude and wellness strategies. Plus, the Mental Health Champions Booth will connect attendees with valuable local resources. All race participants will receive an event shirt, medal, and a race bag filled with goodies! With a flat out-and-back course starting and ending at the Ozarks Counseling Center, this event not only promotes healthy lifestyles but also raises funds to support affordable counseling services for underserved populations. Let's take strides together toward healthier minds and bodies for all!
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Races
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5k Run/Walk
Incl. $3.60 Fee & T-Shirt
Entries closed8:00 AM CDT
$38.60
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1 Mile Run/Walk
Incl. $2.70 Fee & T-Shirt
Entries closed8:00 AM CDT
$22.70
Organiser's description
The Head & Heart 5K and Mindful Mile is a unique event held during Mental Health Awareness Month in May, combining physical activity with mental health advocacy. Hosted by and benefitting the Ozarks Counseling Center, it offers a timed 5K run/walk and a family-friendly Mindful Mile Walk, providing options for all fitness levels.
This event emphasizes the connection between physical and mental well-being through interactive mile markers featuring self-care tips, a guided mindfulness cool-down, and a Positive Mindset Wall for participants to share gratitude and wellness strategies. A Mental Health Champions Booth will also connect attendees with local resources.
By promoting healthy, active lifestyles and reducing stigma around mental health, this initiative creates a stronger, more resilient community. Funds raised support affordable counseling services, ensuring accessible care for underserved populations. Together, we can take strides toward healthier minds and bodies for all.
MISSION STATEMENT: Providing mental health services to the community regardless of ability to pay
ALL PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE: Event shirt, medal, and race bag with goodies! REGISTRATIONS AFTER THURSDAY MAY 8TH WILL NOT BE GUARANTEED A T-SHIRT.
PACKET PICK-UP: Will be Friday, May 16th, at Ozarks Counseling Center from 4 pm to 6 pm and the Morning of the Race from 6:30 am to 7:30 am.
RACE ROUTE: Flat road course out and back, starting and ending at Ozarks Counseling Center. The mile will follow the same route but will turn around at the half-mile point. Here is the link to the course route. https://footpathapp.com/routes/B5CE6F5E-50A4-4C47-8E93-62B8258A46C0
PRIZES: Prizes will be awarded to the overall top 3 males and top three females.
This event emphasizes the connection between physical and mental well-being through interactive mile markers featuring self-care tips, a guided mindfulness cool-down, and a Positive Mindset Wall for participants to share gratitude and wellness strategies. A Mental Health Champions Booth will also connect attendees with local resources.
By promoting healthy, active lifestyles and reducing stigma around mental health, this initiative creates a stronger, more resilient community. Funds raised support affordable counseling services, ensuring accessible care for underserved populations. Together, we can take strides toward healthier minds and bodies for all.
MISSION STATEMENT: Providing mental health services to the community regardless of ability to pay
ALL PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE: Event shirt, medal, and race bag with goodies! REGISTRATIONS AFTER THURSDAY MAY 8TH WILL NOT BE GUARANTEED A T-SHIRT.
PACKET PICK-UP: Will be Friday, May 16th, at Ozarks Counseling Center from 4 pm to 6 pm and the Morning of the Race from 6:30 am to 7:30 am.
RACE ROUTE: Flat road course out and back, starting and ending at Ozarks Counseling Center. The mile will follow the same route but will turn around at the half-mile point. Here is the link to the course route. https://footpathapp.com/routes/B5CE6F5E-50A4-4C47-8E93-62B8258A46C0
PRIZES: Prizes will be awarded to the overall top 3 males and top three females.
Location
614 South St., Springfield, 65806, MO, United States
Head & Heart 5k and Mindful Mile | Benefitting Ozarks Counseling Center
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