Outrace The Stigma 5k
- Date Sat 12th April 2025 - Sat 19th April 2025
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Raleigh, North Carolina
- Price $6.30 - $11.60
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the eighth annual Outrace The Stigma 5k, taking place from April 12 to April 19, 2025, in Raleigh, Wake! This exciting event kicks off with check-in starting at 10 AM, leading up to the race that begins promptly at 11 AM. Designed to raise awareness for mental health, this run supports the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) and highlights the critical resources available at North Carolina State University and throughout the Triangle area.
Since its inception in 2017, Outrace The Stigma has become a vital platform for promoting understanding and support for mental health issues that affect approximately 1 in 5 adults in the United States each year. As participants lace up their running shoes, they will not only enjoy the thrill of the race but also contribute to a cause that touches thousands of families. Together, let’s replace stigma with compassion and foster a community that prioritizes mental well-being!
Since its inception in 2017, Outrace The Stigma has become a vital platform for promoting understanding and support for mental health issues that affect approximately 1 in 5 adults in the United States each year. As participants lace up their running shoes, they will not only enjoy the thrill of the race but also contribute to a cause that touches thousands of families. Together, let’s replace stigma with compassion and foster a community that prioritizes mental well-being!
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 eighth 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 eighth 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
Check-in for the race begins at 10 AM, and the race will begin promptly at 11 AM. -
Outrace the Stigma 5K - VIRTUAL
Incl. $1.30 Fee
$6.30
If you would like to participate but are unable to join us in Raleigh, consider running virtually! You will be sent a bib and have the option to purchase a shirt.
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