Miles for Mental Health

  • Date Wed 30th April 2025 - Sat 31st May 2025
  • Time 12:00AM EST
  • Location Virtual Event
  • Price Free
  • Races 1 race
  • Distances 5km

Event summary

Get ready to lace up your running shoes for "Miles for Mental Health," a vibrant virtual 5k event taking place from April 30 to May 31, 2025! This exciting initiative is dedicated to promoting mental health awareness throughout the month of May, which is recognized as Mental Health Awareness Month. Participants can join the fun from anywhere, as they run or walk the 5k at their own pace, either solo or with local groups.

By registering online, youโ€™ll not only contribute to a vital cause but also receive a certificate of completion to commemorate your achievement. Share your journey and inspire others by using the hashtags #LatinosRun and #MilesForMentalHealth on social media. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a casual walker, this event is all about enjoying the journey, supporting mental health, and celebrating diversity in fitness. Join us and help make a difference while having fun!

Organiser's Description

Welcome to Miles for Mental Health, a virtual 5k run dedicated to promoting mental health awareness during the month of May, which is recognized as Mental Health Awareness Month.

Registration for Miles for Mental Health is available exclusively through our RunSignUp link online. Participants can sign up as individuals or join a local group to complete the 5k together virtually.

Participants can run or walk their 5k at their own pace, anytime during the month of May, and log their miles on the RunSignUp platform. If you prefer to participate with a local group, check our locations tab above for a list of registered groups. Group leaders will organize a designated time to complete the 5k together virtually.

We encourage all participants to share their experience with friends and family to spread awareness about mental health. By joining us for Miles for Mental Health, you can help us raise awareness about mental health and support those affected by mental illness.

All participants who complete the 5k will receive a certificate of completion as a token of appreciation.

Thank you for joining us for Miles for Mental Health, and we look forward to seeing you virtually!

WHO WE ARE

LATINOS RUN promotes running as a way to improve the physical and mental health of the Latino community. As a minority-based organization, their goal is to highlight a community that is largely ignored when it comes to their health while inspiring more individuals of color to change the way the fitness industry looks. They celebrate diversity and aim to empower runners to Get Inspired By The Journey.

Learn more here: https://www.latinosrun.com [https://www.latinosrun.com/]

SWAG INFO

PLEASE NOTE: Be VERY CAREFUL when selecting your registration and swag options. There are a lot of options and we are unable to process exchanges because the shirts are custom made for each participant and we do not order extras. ORDER DATES AND SHIP TIMES - In stock orders ship within 3 days

WHAT IS INCLUDED WITH YOUR REGISTRATION?
- A chance to purchase additional swag
- A Free Printable Finishers Certificate (Click HERE to lean how to access your certificate)
- A chance to be featured on our website (Submit your run photos HERE)

HOW IT WORKS

If youve participated in a virtual race at any time in you know the drill, but if not, its easy!

1. Sign-up for the Miles For Mental Health Run
2. Complete your miles any time in May
3. Post any photos you take using the hashtag #LatinosRun #LatinasRun #MilesForMentalHealth [Show us your Finisher Photo]

HOW TO POST YOUR RUNS:
Tag us #LatinosRun @LatinosRun or #LatinasRun @LatinasRunOfficial

WHAT IS A VIRTUAL RUN?
A virtual run is a run that can be run or walked from any location you desire. Run, jog, or walk on the road, trail, treadmill, gym or even a track (or even at another race). You run your own race, at your own pace, and time it yourself.

TIPS FOR YOUR VIRTUAL RUN
1. Be safe Follow appropriate social distancing guidelines. If you feel ill, please stay at home.
2. Plan your course ahead of time Consider using an app like Strava to plan your routes. Join our Strava group HERE [https://www.strava.com/clubs/LatinosRun]
3. Tell someone about your runs It establishes accountability to complete it!
4. Run when it works for you.
5. Have fun! You are exercising, enjoying a month long celebration and supporting a good cause!

ORDERS
All orders are Final Sale. We do not offer any exchanges or refunds for this event. Questions about your order must be made within 7 days of delivery to [email protected]. We are not responsible for any lost, stolen or unclaimed packages. Failure to respond to emails regarding returned/undelivered packages due incomplete addresses or address discrepancies will result in forfeit of goods. Failure to contact us within 15 days of event closure will result in forfeited order.

Races

  • Miles for Mental Health

    Free

    OPENS SOON
    Run 5K anywhere and any time. In-stock items ship within 3 days. Want your swag before your run? The registration deadlines and shipping information are below. Please take careful note when selecting your swag options. We are unable to process exchanges/refunds because items are produced for each participant's order and we do not order extras. ORDER AND DELIVERY TIMELINE: Have questions about your order? Please note, the deadline to submit a question about your 2023 oder on items placed is June 15th, 2023. We are not responsible for lost or stolen packages. This race does not offer any exchanges or returns. Unclaimed orders, retuned orders or questions regarding incorrect address have until November 1st to claim their items. After June 15th, 2023 these orders will be deemed as forfeited. Additionally, you can shop more Latinos Run branded swag on our event shop or on Latinos Run Shop Here: https://latinxshops.bigcartel.com

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