Rock n Run for Mental Health 5k Walk/Run in support of Love Will Foundation

Sunday, July 9, 2023 Past event
8:00 AM CDT
O'Fallon, Missouri
Free–$27.50 · 4 races
5km

Event summary

Get ready to lace up your sneakers and join us for the Rock n Run for Mental Health, a vibrant 5K Walk/Run event taking place on Sunday, July 9, 2023, in O'Fallon, St Charles! This family-friendly fun run is more than just a race; it's a celebration of community and mental health awareness, supporting the Love Will Foundation's mission to make mental health resources affordable for all. Participants can choose to walk or run a 1-mile distance or tackle the full 5K, all while enjoying lively music stations along the course.

The festivities kick off at 7 AM, with the 5K starting at 8 AM and the fun run/walk following shortly after. Kids aged 12 and under can participate for free with at least one registered adult, making this a fantastic outing for the whole family! After the race, enjoy the popular Bubble Bus, face painting, light refreshments, and access to valuable mental health resources. With a rock n' roll theme, feel free to dress up in your best costume while you run, and don’t forget to gather pledges for a chance to win exciting prizes! Sign up early to secure your spot and preferred t-shirt size. Join

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Races

  • Adult (18+) Ticket

    Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt

    8:00 AM CDT

    $27.50

    Entries closed
  • Teens (13-17 years old) Ticket

    Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt

    8:00 AM CDT

    $22.20

    Entries closed
  • Free (12 or younger) Kids ticket

    *children in strollers don't need to be registered

    8:00 AM CDT

    Free

    Entries closed
  • Virtual 5k

    Virtual

    Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt

    *t-shirt and shipping are additional options. Be sure to add on shipping if you need it!

    8:00 AM CDT

    $22.20

    Entries closed

Organiser's description

Join us for Love Will Foundations 2023 Rock n Run to support affordable access to mental health resources! This family friendly "fun run" event will feature a move at your own pace and distance course with music stations along the way. At the end of the course we will have the Bubble Bus, a huge hit for the kids (and adults), light refreshments, and mental health/wellness resources!

All proceeds from this race go directly to Love Will Foundation to support their mission to provide affordable counseling for eligible individuals, build a center of hope and compassion through community engagements, and educate to stand against the mental health stigma.

RACE DAY is July 9th at 7 AM

COST is:
- *EARLY BIRD adult (18+) ticket $20 entry only // $35 entry + t-shirt
- *EARLY BIRD teen (13-17) $15 entry only // $30 entry + t-shirt
- kids 12 and younger free
- virtual 5k option $20 + $15 (optional) shirt + $4 shipping (if needed)
- _regular pricing_ adult (18+) ticket $25 entry only // $40 entry + t-shirt
- _regular pricing_ teen (13-17) $20 entry only // $35 entry + t-shirt
_*early bird pricing until June 1st_

Registration is open until July 9th, but please register by June 1st to guarantee youll receive your preferred shirt size!

DETAILS:

--> Three ways to participate: // 1 mile walk/run // 5K // virtual 5k
--> 5k has the option to be timed by the participant. We will not have a chipping system for this event- honor system!!!
--> In-person is kid friendly AND ages 12 and under are FREE with at least one registered adult! (We do need kids to register for a headcount, stroller babies do not need to register) we will have the BUBBLE BUS, FACE PAINTING AND MORE!
--> The in-person event will have snacks/drinks, a cooling station, playground access, Shop Love Will and few of our favorite local nonprofits/vendors!
--> ROCK N' ROLL THEME! Accessorize/ Dress up in your best (but comfortable!) get-up!
--> This year you have the option to sign up with or without an event t-shirt (the tshirt is an add-on during registration)
--> Participants will have the opportunity to collect pledges/donations to win prizes! Deadline for pledges is midnight on July 8th!
--> We are looking for sponsors for this event to help with the cost of food/drink, entertainment and t-shirts. Sponsor forms are here if your business or business you know might want to help! https://mailchi.mp/8b5ba897362e/sponsors
--> Limited number of tickets for in-person participants so snag them early!
--> TIMES:
Check-in time 7:00 AM
5k starts at 8:00 AM
Fun run/walk 8:05 AM

PRIZES!
- collect $50 in pledges and get your shirt free/reimbursed
- collect $125 or more to get your shirt free/reimbursed plus a prize
- the person who collects the most in pledges wins a prize basket with goodies!

Location

Dames Park, 387 Dames Park Dr, O'Fallon, 63366, MO, United States

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