Miles for Minds - Walk & 5k

Saturday, September 14, 2024 Past event

10:00 AM CDT

Springfield, Illinois

Free–$38.10 · 4 races

5km, 1 Mile

Event summary

Get ready to make a difference at the Miles for Minds - Walk & 5K, taking place on Saturday, September 14th, 2024, at Southwind Park in Springfield, Sangamon. This exciting event features a 5K run and a 1-mile walk dedicated to raising awareness and support for the Epilepsy Advocacy Network. Epilepsy affects millions around the globe, and this event aims to enhance the lives of those living with epilepsy and seizure disorders through community education and empowerment.

Lace up your shoes, gather your friends and family, and join us for a day filled with positivity, unity, and purpose. Whether you choose to run, walk, or simply cheer on participants, your involvement can help pave the way for a brighter and more inclusive future for those impacted by epilepsy. Don’t miss this chance to contribute to a meaningful cause while enjoying a vibrant community atmosphere!

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Races

5k (Timed)

Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt

This event is chip-timed and there will be awards for Top Male and Top Female finisher

10:00 AM CDT

$38.10

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1-Mile Walk/Fun Run

Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt

This is an untimed fun run/walk for epilepsy awareness

10:00 AM CDT

$32.80

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Fundraising Team Member

T-Shirt

Are you fundraising for epilepsy? Choose this option and you can participate in the fun run/walk for free. You will set up or join your Fundraising Team on the Donation page.

10:00 AM CDT

Free

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Child 10 and Under (Registration not necessary unless you would like a shirt)

Incl. $1.60 Fee & T-Shirt

Are you bringing kids? They are free through age 10! But if you would like a shirt for them, sign up here for $10.

10:00 AM CDT

$11.60

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Organiser's description

JOIN US ON SEPTEMBER 14TH AT SOUTHWIND PARK FOR A 5K AND 1-MILE EVENT DEDICATED TO RAISING AWARENESS AND SUPPORT FOR THE EPILEPSY ADVOCACY NETWORK. EPILEPSY AFFECTS MILLIONS WORLDWIDE, AND OUR MISSION IS CLEAR: TO ENHANCE THE LIVES OF THOSE WITH EPILEPSY AND SEIZURE DISORDERS. THROUGH COMMUNITY EDUCATION, AWARENESS INITIATIVES, AND FOSTERING SELF-ADVOCACY, WE STRIVE TO EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS AND ENSURE ACCESS TO PROPER CARE FOR ALL. LACE UP YOUR SHOES, GATHER YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY, AND JOIN US AS WE RUN, WALK, AND UNITE IN SOLIDARITY FOR THIS IMPORTANT CAUSE. TOGETHER, WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE AND PAVE THE WAY TOWARDS A BRIGHTER, MORE INCLUSIVE FUTURE FOR THOSE IMPACTED BY EPILEPSY.