Mind on the Run - NAMI Southwest Florida 5k
Saturday, March 4, 2023
Past event
6:00 PM EST
Fort Myers, Florida
Free · 1 race
5km
Event summary
Join us for the uplifting Mind on the Run - NAMI Southwest Florida 5K on Saturday, March 4, 2023, in beautiful Fort Myers, Lee County. This exciting event is more than just a race; it’s a celebration of mental health awareness and support for individuals and families affected by mental illness. Experience the thrill of a chipped and timed 5K run that takes you over the iconic Edison Bridge, with a scenic route along the stunning Caloosahatchee River.
The atmosphere will be electric, featuring music, food trucks, and engaging presentations that foster community and connection. As you run, you'll be cheered on by hundreds of spectators and participants in a simultaneous NAMI walk, creating an unparalleled sense of camaraderie. With prizes for top finishers and a commemorative finisher shirt, this event is all about bringing people together to shine a light on mental health. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to make a difference and enjoy a day filled with inspiration and support. Register now to secure your spot and help raise awareness for this vital cause!
The atmosphere will be electric, featuring music, food trucks, and engaging presentations that foster community and connection. As you run, you'll be cheered on by hundreds of spectators and participants in a simultaneous NAMI walk, creating an unparalleled sense of camaraderie. With prizes for top finishers and a commemorative finisher shirt, this event is all about bringing people together to shine a light on mental health. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to make a difference and enjoy a day filled with inspiration and support. Register now to secure your spot and help raise awareness for this vital cause!
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MORE THAN JUST A COMPETITION
_MIND ON THE RUN_ REPRESENTS A PLATFORM OF SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WHO ARE LIVING WITH MENTAL ILLNESS. _MIND ON THE RUN_ PROVIDES A SPACE TO CONNECT PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING AND OFFERS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR THOSE STRUGGLING TO BE UNDERSTOOD.
NAMI LCH IS EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE THE 3RD ANNUAL MIND ON THE RUN- 5K RUN! THE MIND ON THE RUN FOR MENTAL HEALTH IS A CHIPPED AND TIMED 5K FAMILY RUN OVER THE EDISON BRIDGE. THIS EVENT FEATURES A ROUTE ALONG THE BEAUTIFUL CALOOSAHATCHEE RIVER IN DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS. IT'S A NEW DAY FOR MENTAL HEALTH, AND WE WILL EMBRACE IT TOGETHER ON SATURDAY, MARCH 8, 2025, AT CENTENNIAL PARK, FORT MYERS.
*Register now to take advantage of our Early Bird discount ( $5.00 off per participant) | offer ends January 11, 2025*
WHY CHOOSE MIND ON THE RUN?
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AN EVENT FESTIVAL FEATURING MUSIC, FOOD TRUCKS, IN YOUR VOICE PRESENTATIONS, PRIZES, AND MORE!
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HUNDREDS OF SPECTATORS CHEERING YOU ON! THIS IS THE ONLY RUN IN SWFL WHERE HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE WILL BE PARTICIPATING IN A NAMI WALK ALONGSIDE YOUR RACE, ACTIVELY ROOTING FOR YOU!
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A ONE-OF-A-KIND SETTING! THE SUNSET, THE BRIDGE, THE RIVER, AND THE FORT MYERS SKYLINE CREATE ONE OF THE MOST INCREDIBLE RACE EXPERIENCE YOU WILL HAVE IN SWFL!
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SWAG! SIGN UP, RAISE SOME MONEY, AND RECEIVE A SHIRT TO SHOW YOU ARE A FINISHER! THERE WILL ALSO BE PRIZES FOR FEMALE AND MALE RUNNERS FOR FIRST, SECOND, AND THIRD PLACE.
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THE OPPORTUNITY TO SUPPORT AN EXTRAORDINARY NON-PROFIT! THIS EVENT IS A VIBRANT GATHERING WHERE INSPIRATION CAN SHINE ON ALL OF US. WE'LL CHEER EACH OTHER ON WHILE RAISING OUR VOICES TO BE HEARD, UNITED IN OUR COMMITMENT TO RAISING AWARENESS OF OUR CAUSE, FUNDS TO DRIVE NAMI'S FREE, TOP-RATED PROGRAMS, AND BUILD COMMUNITY IN EVERY SENSE OF THE WORD.
Mind On The Run - NAMI Southwest Florida 5K will be here before you know it, so register today! Let's open doors for everyone from every walk of life to access the mental health resources and community they deserve.
#Together4MH
#MindOnTheRun
_MIND ON THE RUN_ REPRESENTS A PLATFORM OF SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WHO ARE LIVING WITH MENTAL ILLNESS. _MIND ON THE RUN_ PROVIDES A SPACE TO CONNECT PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING AND OFFERS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR THOSE STRUGGLING TO BE UNDERSTOOD.
NAMI LCH IS EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE THE 3RD ANNUAL MIND ON THE RUN- 5K RUN! THE MIND ON THE RUN FOR MENTAL HEALTH IS A CHIPPED AND TIMED 5K FAMILY RUN OVER THE EDISON BRIDGE. THIS EVENT FEATURES A ROUTE ALONG THE BEAUTIFUL CALOOSAHATCHEE RIVER IN DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS. IT'S A NEW DAY FOR MENTAL HEALTH, AND WE WILL EMBRACE IT TOGETHER ON SATURDAY, MARCH 8, 2025, AT CENTENNIAL PARK, FORT MYERS.
*Register now to take advantage of our Early Bird discount ( $5.00 off per participant) | offer ends January 11, 2025*
WHY CHOOSE MIND ON THE RUN?
*
AN EVENT FESTIVAL FEATURING MUSIC, FOOD TRUCKS, IN YOUR VOICE PRESENTATIONS, PRIZES, AND MORE!
*
HUNDREDS OF SPECTATORS CHEERING YOU ON! THIS IS THE ONLY RUN IN SWFL WHERE HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE WILL BE PARTICIPATING IN A NAMI WALK ALONGSIDE YOUR RACE, ACTIVELY ROOTING FOR YOU!
*
A ONE-OF-A-KIND SETTING! THE SUNSET, THE BRIDGE, THE RIVER, AND THE FORT MYERS SKYLINE CREATE ONE OF THE MOST INCREDIBLE RACE EXPERIENCE YOU WILL HAVE IN SWFL!
*
SWAG! SIGN UP, RAISE SOME MONEY, AND RECEIVE A SHIRT TO SHOW YOU ARE A FINISHER! THERE WILL ALSO BE PRIZES FOR FEMALE AND MALE RUNNERS FOR FIRST, SECOND, AND THIRD PLACE.
*
THE OPPORTUNITY TO SUPPORT AN EXTRAORDINARY NON-PROFIT! THIS EVENT IS A VIBRANT GATHERING WHERE INSPIRATION CAN SHINE ON ALL OF US. WE'LL CHEER EACH OTHER ON WHILE RAISING OUR VOICES TO BE HEARD, UNITED IN OUR COMMITMENT TO RAISING AWARENESS OF OUR CAUSE, FUNDS TO DRIVE NAMI'S FREE, TOP-RATED PROGRAMS, AND BUILD COMMUNITY IN EVERY SENSE OF THE WORD.
Mind On The Run - NAMI Southwest Florida 5K will be here before you know it, so register today! Let's open doors for everyone from every walk of life to access the mental health resources and community they deserve.
#Together4MH
#MindOnTheRun
Location
Centennial Park, 2000 West First Street, Fort Myers, 33901, FL, United States
Mind on the Run - NAMI Southwest Florida 5k
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