Outrun the Stigma 5k Run/Walk

Saturday, October 21, 2023 Past event

9:00 AM EDT

Massapequa Park, New York

$7.29–$39.03 · 2 races

5km

Event summary

Join us on Saturday, October 21, 2023, for the Outrun the Stigma 5k Run/Walk in the beautiful Massapequa Park, Nassau. This uplifting event aims to break the stigma surrounding mental health treatment for first responders, bringing awareness to the critical issue of suicide among law enforcement officers. Participants will enjoy a scenic course designed by the NYPD Triathlon team, running or walking through the picturesque trails of Massapequa Preserve.

This year's event is dedicated to the memory of NYPD Officer Richard Catapano Jr., who tragically lost his battle with mental health on August 2, 2020. By taking part in this 5k, you not only honor his memory but also support vital initiatives that provide mental health assistance to officers, their families, and the community. Proceeds from the event will help fund grief groups, seminars, and other essential programs focused on awareness and prevention. Let’s come together to outrun the stigma and promote mental well-being for those who bravely serve our communities!

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Races

Outrun the Stigma 5k Run & Walk

Incl. $4.03 Fee & T-Shirt

Registration closes at 4 PM ET on Friday , October 20th. You must sign up to participate prior to this time, and will not be able to do so on the day of the event.

9:00 AM EDT

$39.03

Entries closed
Kids Fun Run (10 & under)

Incl. $2.29 Fee &

8:30 AM EDT

$7.29

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Organiser's description

Join us as we continue to break the stigma surrounding first responders coming forward for mental health treatment.

Each year, there is a growing number of law enforcement officers who die by suicide. At BeyondTheBadgeNY we are trying to outrun the stigma surrounding first responders coming forward for mental health treatment , acknowledge the service and sacrifice of those we lost to suicide, as well as provide assistance to the families in the aftermath.

Thank you to NYPD Triathlon team for designing our beautiful course as we will be running/Walking through the scenic trails of Massapequa Preserve

This event is dedicated in memory of NYPD Officer Richard Catapano JR who died by suicide on 8/2/2020

Proceeds of this event will assist in initiatives for numerous departments to help boost morale and officers mental health, assistance for families after a suicide, grief groups, seminars for officers, events and other costs associated with awareness and prevention.