Mental Relief Summer 5k Walk/Run Series (Race 1 of 3)

Saturday, July 6, 2024 Past event
8:00 AM EDT
Washington, District of Columbia
Free · 1 race
5km

Event summary

Get ready for an invigorating experience at the Mental Relief Summer 5K Walk/Run Series, kicking off on Saturday, July 6th, 2024, in the vibrant city of Washington, District of Columbia! This exciting event is the first of three in the series, designed to raise awareness for mental health while promoting physical well-being and community connection. Participants can choose to join onsite at the race starting promptly at 8:00 AM or participate virtually from the comfort of their own neighborhoods.

Whether you’re walking or running, this 5K event aims to nourish both the mind and spirit, encouraging everyone to maintain good cardiovascular health. Plus, those who complete all three races in the series will be rewarded with a free workout session and a complimentary set of merchandise! So lace up your sneakers, grab your friends, and join the movement to foster mental health awareness during this fun-filled summer series. Don’t forget to share your journey using #npzmentality and connect with fellow participants on social media!

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  • Mental Relief Summer 5k Walk/Run series (1 of 3)

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Organiser's description

Join us for our Summer 2024 Mental Relief 5K Walk/Run series; a seasonable charity event used to raise mental health awareness. The first event is slated to begin on Saturday, July 6th. Our goal is to also nourish the mind and spirit, maintain good cardiovascular health and network with other people in the community.

All three events of this series will be hybrid (On-Site and Virtual). Any participant(s) able to make it to all three events will receive a free workout session and a free set of merchandise compliments of No Plateau Zone, LLC!

Onsite Participants

Race Day Check-In:

- The walk/run will begin promptly at 8:00 am. Check-in begins at 7:45 AM. Please allow extra time for check-in, event introduction, and pre-race warmups.

- Water and a snack will be provided and distributed to all participants prior to the event.

- The trail will be explained at the beginning of the run.

Virtual Participants

Race Day(s) Check-In:

You're now able to participate from wherever you are! Steps below:

1. Register through the RunSignUp link.

2. Download an app to track your walk/run time (Some good running apps to consider downloading are: Nike+ Run Club, Runkeeper, MapMyRun, Adidas Running, etc.)

3. Virtual participants must complete their run and submit their times to the link we sent you during registration sometime during the race day. As long as you run at some point throughout the day, your participation will be counted.

4. Afterward, your time will be displayed on the list of other times submitted by other participants. The times will be sent through the follow up email that will be sent out within 48 hours after the event.

5. Be sure to include a picture and/or video of you running or finishing your run and post it on your social profiles or stories! Be sure to include the hashtag: #npzmentality

Location

1100 Ohio Dr SW, Washington, 20024, DC, United States

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