Outrace The Stigma 5k
- Date Sat 5th April 2025 - Sat 12th April 2025
- Time 12:00AM EST
- Location Raleigh, North Carolina
- Price $11.60
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the vibrant Outrace The Stigma 5k, taking place from April 5th to April 12th, 2025, in the heart of Raleigh, Wake. This exciting event kicks off with check-in starting at 10 AM, followed by the race beginning promptly at 11 AM. Celebrating its seventh year, Outrace The Stigma is dedicated to raising mental health awareness in support of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI).
Since its inception in 2017, this inspiring run has aimed to highlight the mental health resources available at North Carolina State University and throughout the greater Triangle area. With approximately 1 in 5 adults experiencing mental illness annually in the U.S., this event is a crucial opportunity to foster understanding and support within our community. Join us as we replace stigma with compassion and camaraderie, all while enjoying a fun-filled day for a worthy cause. Don't miss out on this chance to make a difference and promote mental health awareness!
Since its inception in 2017, this inspiring run has aimed to highlight the mental health resources available at North Carolina State University and throughout the greater Triangle area. With approximately 1 in 5 adults experiencing mental illness annually in the U.S., this event is a crucial opportunity to foster understanding and support within our community. Join us as we replace stigma with compassion and camaraderie, all while enjoying a fun-filled day for a worthy cause. Don't miss out on this chance to make a difference and promote mental health awareness!
Organiser's Description
CHECK-IN FOR THE RACE BEGINS AT 10 AM, AND THE RACE WILL BEGIN PROMPTLY AT 11 AM.
This will be the Alpha Lambda chapter's seventh annual mental health awareness run for the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). Outrace the Stigma began in 2017 to raise awareness for mental health and the resources available at North Carolina State University and the greater Triangle area.
NAMI is a non-profit organization that raises awareness and provides essential education, advocacy, and support groups at no cost for people living with mental illness and their loved ones. NAMI addresses the mental health needs of our community, replaces stigma with understanding, and helps thousands of families and individuals each year.
Approximately 1 in 5 adults in the United States, or 43.8 million adults, experience mental illness in a given year.
Omega Phi Alpha is a national service sorority with 30 chapters across the United States. Omega Phi Alpha's motto is "Today's friends, tomorrow's leaders, forever in service." Our permanent project has been mental health since 1971, chosen by our late National President Susan Terzian. This project is extremely important to our chapter, and we are focusing on bringing awareness around the issue of mental health in the greater Raleigh area.
This will be the Alpha Lambda chapter's seventh annual mental health awareness run for the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). Outrace the Stigma began in 2017 to raise awareness for mental health and the resources available at North Carolina State University and the greater Triangle area.
NAMI is a non-profit organization that raises awareness and provides essential education, advocacy, and support groups at no cost for people living with mental illness and their loved ones. NAMI addresses the mental health needs of our community, replaces stigma with understanding, and helps thousands of families and individuals each year.
Approximately 1 in 5 adults in the United States, or 43.8 million adults, experience mental illness in a given year.
Omega Phi Alpha is a national service sorority with 30 chapters across the United States. Omega Phi Alpha's motto is "Today's friends, tomorrow's leaders, forever in service." Our permanent project has been mental health since 1971, chosen by our late National President Susan Terzian. This project is extremely important to our chapter, and we are focusing on bringing awareness around the issue of mental health in the greater Raleigh area.
Races
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Outrace the Stigma 5k
Incl. $1.60 Fee
Sat 12th April 2025 (10:00AM EDT)
$11.60
OPENS SOONCheck-in for the race begins at 10 AM, and the race will begin promptly at 11 AM. -
Outrace the Stigma 5K - VIRTUAL
Incl. $1.60 Fee
$11.60
OPENS SOONIf you would like to participate but are unable to join us in Raleigh, consider running virtually!
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