Miles for Mental Health
- Date Thu 1st May 2025 - Sat 31st May 2025
- Location Virtual Event
- Price Free
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, Ultra
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes and join the movement for mental wellness during the **Miles for Mental Health Virtual Challenge**, taking place throughout the month of May 2025! Kicking off on **Thursday, May 1st**, and wrapping up on **Saturday, May 31st**, this uplifting event encourages participants to run or walk either a 5K or take on the ambitious 30-mile challenge at their own pace. Whether you choose to tackle your distance in one go or break it up over the month, every step you take contributes to raising awareness around mental health while promoting the message that movement is medicine for the mind and body.
This inclusive virtual event welcomes everyone to participate from any location, whether you're jogging solo or joining a local group like Latinos Run or Latinas Run. With the freedom to run, walk, or even treadmill your way to your goal, this challenge is a fantastic opportunity to engage in a healthy activity while fostering open conversations about mental well-being. Plus, participants can enjoy perks like a free downloadable bib and a printable finisher's certificate! So, mark your calendars and get ready to make a difference during this special month dedicated to mental health awareness!
This inclusive virtual event welcomes everyone to participate from any location, whether you're jogging solo or joining a local group like Latinos Run or Latinas Run. With the freedom to run, walk, or even treadmill your way to your goal, this challenge is a fantastic opportunity to engage in a healthy activity while fostering open conversations about mental well-being. Plus, participants can enjoy perks like a free downloadable bib and a printable finisher's certificate! So, mark your calendars and get ready to make a difference during this special month dedicated to mental health awareness!
Organiser's Description
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and we invite you to join us for our Miles for Mental Health Virtual Challenge. Choose your journeyrun or walk a 5K, or take on our 30-mile challenge and complete it throughout the month of May.
This free virtual event is about more than just miles. Its a reminder that movement is medicinefor the body and for the mind. We run for clarity, for healing, for connection, and to help break the stigma that still surrounds mental health in our communities.
Whether you're running solo or alongside your local Latinos Run or Latinas Run crew, every step you take helps raise awareness and create space for open, honest conversations around mental well-being.
This event is open to all paces and all places. Walk it. Run it. Break it up over time or knock it out in one go. However you move, youre making a difference.
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
WHAT IS INCLUDED WITH YOUR REGISTRATION?
- A FREE downloadable bib.
- 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.
This free virtual event is about more than just miles. Its a reminder that movement is medicinefor the body and for the mind. We run for clarity, for healing, for connection, and to help break the stigma that still surrounds mental health in our communities.
Whether you're running solo or alongside your local Latinos Run or Latinas Run crew, every step you take helps raise awareness and create space for open, honest conversations around mental well-being.
This event is open to all paces and all places. Walk it. Run it. Break it up over time or knock it out in one go. However you move, youre making a difference.
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
WHAT IS INCLUDED WITH YOUR REGISTRATION?
- A FREE downloadable bib.
- 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
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Miles for Mental Health 5k
Free
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 -
Miles for Mental Health 30 Mile Challenge
Free
May | Virtual 30 Mile Challenge Embark on a journey of strength and resilience with our Miles for Mental Health 30 Mile Challenge. Throughout May, run or walk at your own pace to complete 30 miles, Registrants can download a free personalized BIB, purchase exclusive swag options, receive a Finishers Certificate, and have the chance to be highlighted on our website. Join us as we run or walk for mental wellness.
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