Mental Health Awareness Virtual Run/Walk/Bike
Monday, May 1 – Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Past event
12:00 AM EDT (midnight)
Washington, District of Columbia
$30.00 · 6 races
5km, 10km, Half Marathon
Event summary
Join us for the Mental Health Awareness Virtual Run/Walk/Bike, a fantastic event taking place from May 1 to May 31, 2023, in Washington, District of Columbia. This uplifting initiative coincides with Mental Health Awareness Week, which runs from May 13 to May 19, 2024. Participants can choose their own adventure by completing a 5K, 10K, or Half Marathon at their convenience, anywhere and anytime during the event period.
This virtual race aims to break the stigma surrounding mental health while raising crucial funds for the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). Your participation not only promotes awareness but also supports vital mental health services. Every dollar raised goes directly to the charity, and participants can easily set up individual or team fundraising pages. Registration includes a stunning Mental Health Awareness Medal, a printable race bib, and a finisher certificate. Let’s come together to promote mental wellness and celebrate our achievements—don’t forget to share your journey on social media using #RunsForAPurpose!
This virtual race aims to break the stigma surrounding mental health while raising crucial funds for the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). Your participation not only promotes awareness but also supports vital mental health services. Every dollar raised goes directly to the charity, and participants can easily set up individual or team fundraising pages. Registration includes a stunning Mental Health Awareness Medal, a printable race bib, and a finisher certificate. Let’s come together to promote mental wellness and celebrate our achievements—don’t forget to share your journey on social media using #RunsForAPurpose!
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Races
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5k Run/Walk
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Entries closedMonday, May 1, 2023
$30.00
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10k Run/Walk
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Entries closedMonday, May 1, 2023
$30.00
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Half Marathon Run/Walk
VirtualIncludes Medal
Entries closedMonday, May 1, 2023
$30.00
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5k Bike
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Entries closedMonday, May 1, 2023
$30.00
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10k Bike
VirtualIncludes Medal
Entries closedMonday, May 1, 2023
$30.00
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Half Marathon Bike
VirtualIncludes Medal
Entries closedMonday, May 1, 2023
$30.00
Organiser's description
Mental Health Awareness week is May 13-19, 2024. The stigma around mental health and treatment has long existed, even though this has started to change. Still, people hesitate to seek help or even talk about it with their loved ones for fear of being judged. Help us bring awareness and raise funds for charities that provide mental health services, by participating in our virtual run/walk/bike that you can do from anywhere!
BENEFITING CHARITY: NAMI, National Alliance on Mental Illness https://www.nami.org/Home.
100% of donations raised through this race go to the benefiting charity.
There are 2 ways to donate:
* You have the option to make a donation during registration for the race
* You can set up an individual or team fundraiser page (during registration) to share a link with friends and family and help raise funds.
HOW TO COMPLETE YOUR VIRTUAL RACE
* Register for the race
* Complete a 5K, 10k or Half Marathon run/walk/bike at your convenience, any time, anywhere between May 13-19, 2024
* Submit your time (optional) to see how you placed overall and receive your finisher certificate.
* Celebrate your accomplishment by sharing on social media! #RunsForAPurpose
* Feel free to join the Virtual Runs for a Purpose Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/291007535278380/?ref=pages_profile_groups_tab&source_id=107181377705279 to share and celebrate with other participants.
REGISTRATION INCLUDES
* Mental Health Awareness Medal
* Printable Race Bib
* Printable Finisher Certificate
HOW TO CREATE A TEAM
* Only 1 person needs to register and create a team name during checkout (team password is optional)
* Share your team name so others can join during registration
* When the 3rd person registers, the first 2 will receive a $5 refund and any other participants who join will automatically get the $5 discount at checkout.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
* HOW DO I PRINT MY BIB?
Once you register, go to your profile page and scroll down to the event listed. On the right, click "View Digital Bib"
* HOW DO I PRINT MY FINISHER CERTIFICATE?
Once you submit your time after completing the race, there will be an option to print your finisher certificate.
* DO I HAVE TO SUBMIT MY TIME TO GET MY SWAG?
No, submitting your time is optional, your medal and shirt (if purchased) will be mailed to you regardless.
* HOW DO I TRACK MY TIME?
You can use any time tracking app available in the app store. Here is a list of the top 10 apps https://www.runsforapurpose.com/blog/best-free-running-apps-for-ios-android.
* HOW DO I CREATE A TEAM?
During registration, you will setup a team name. Share your team name with others so when they go to register, they look for your team name to join. Once you have 3 people on a team, you each will get a $5 refund and anyone who joins after the 3rd person will automatically get the $5 discount.
* DO ALL TEAM MEMBERS HAVE TO RUN/WALK TOGETHER?
No, that is the great part about a virtual race! Each team member can run/walk at their own pace on their own time.
* DO ALL TEAM MEMBERS HAVE TO DO THE SAME DISTANCE?
No, each team member can choose to do their own distance.
* WHEN WILL I GET MY MEDAL/SHIRT?
Medals will start to ship 2 weeks prior to the start of the race (May 13th) and will continue to ship through the end of the race. Shirts ordered by April 20th are guaranteed to arrive in time for the race. Shirts ordered after April 20th may arrive after the race is over.
BENEFITING CHARITY: NAMI, National Alliance on Mental Illness https://www.nami.org/Home.
100% of donations raised through this race go to the benefiting charity.
There are 2 ways to donate:
* You have the option to make a donation during registration for the race
* You can set up an individual or team fundraiser page (during registration) to share a link with friends and family and help raise funds.
HOW TO COMPLETE YOUR VIRTUAL RACE
* Register for the race
* Complete a 5K, 10k or Half Marathon run/walk/bike at your convenience, any time, anywhere between May 13-19, 2024
* Submit your time (optional) to see how you placed overall and receive your finisher certificate.
* Celebrate your accomplishment by sharing on social media! #RunsForAPurpose
* Feel free to join the Virtual Runs for a Purpose Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/291007535278380/?ref=pages_profile_groups_tab&source_id=107181377705279 to share and celebrate with other participants.
REGISTRATION INCLUDES
* Mental Health Awareness Medal
* Printable Race Bib
* Printable Finisher Certificate
HOW TO CREATE A TEAM
* Only 1 person needs to register and create a team name during checkout (team password is optional)
* Share your team name so others can join during registration
* When the 3rd person registers, the first 2 will receive a $5 refund and any other participants who join will automatically get the $5 discount at checkout.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
* HOW DO I PRINT MY BIB?
Once you register, go to your profile page and scroll down to the event listed. On the right, click "View Digital Bib"
* HOW DO I PRINT MY FINISHER CERTIFICATE?
Once you submit your time after completing the race, there will be an option to print your finisher certificate.
* DO I HAVE TO SUBMIT MY TIME TO GET MY SWAG?
No, submitting your time is optional, your medal and shirt (if purchased) will be mailed to you regardless.
* HOW DO I TRACK MY TIME?
You can use any time tracking app available in the app store. Here is a list of the top 10 apps https://www.runsforapurpose.com/blog/best-free-running-apps-for-ios-android.
* HOW DO I CREATE A TEAM?
During registration, you will setup a team name. Share your team name with others so when they go to register, they look for your team name to join. Once you have 3 people on a team, you each will get a $5 refund and anyone who joins after the 3rd person will automatically get the $5 discount.
* DO ALL TEAM MEMBERS HAVE TO RUN/WALK TOGETHER?
No, that is the great part about a virtual race! Each team member can run/walk at their own pace on their own time.
* DO ALL TEAM MEMBERS HAVE TO DO THE SAME DISTANCE?
No, each team member can choose to do their own distance.
* WHEN WILL I GET MY MEDAL/SHIRT?
Medals will start to ship 2 weeks prior to the start of the race (May 13th) and will continue to ship through the end of the race. Shirts ordered by April 20th are guaranteed to arrive in time for the race. Shirts ordered after April 20th may arrive after the race is over.
Location
Virtual Race, Washington, 20036, DC, United States
Mental Health Awareness Virtual Run/Walk/Bike
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