Stop the Stigma 5K
- Date Sat 26th April 2025
- Time 9:30AM EDT
- Location North Quincy, Massachusetts
- Price Free
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the inspiring Stop the Stigma 5K on Saturday, April 26, 2025, in Quincy, Norfolk! This uplifting event aims to raise awareness for mental health and addiction, encouraging acceptance and challenging stereotypes. Participants can enjoy a scenic run or walk through the beautiful Squantum neighborhood, making it a perfect outing for families, strollers, and even dogs!
The Stop the Stigma 5K not only promises a fun-filled day but also supports the New Directions Counseling Center, ensuring that mental health care is accessible to everyone in our community. With a registration fee that varies depending on the date, now is the time to sign up and secure your spot. Remember, to guarantee your official race T-shirt, be sure to register by March 28! Let’s come together to support our loved ones and make a positive impact in the fight against stigma. Don’t miss out on this meaningful and energizing event!
The Stop the Stigma 5K not only promises a fun-filled day but also supports the New Directions Counseling Center, ensuring that mental health care is accessible to everyone in our community. With a registration fee that varies depending on the date, now is the time to sign up and secure your spot. Remember, to guarantee your official race T-shirt, be sure to register by March 28! Let’s come together to support our loved ones and make a positive impact in the fight against stigma. Don’t miss out on this meaningful and energizing event!
Organiser's Description
ONLINE REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE ON THURSDAY AT 11:59 PM
Virtually every family in the United States has been touched by mental illness or addiction. INTERFAITH SOCIAL SERVICES [https://interfaithsocialservices.org/] is hosting the STOP THE STIGMA 5K [https://interfaithsocialservices.org/stop-the-stigma-5k/] to support our loved ones, challenge stereotypes, encourage acceptance and eliminate stigmas, all while raising funds for our NEW DIRECTIONS COUNSELING CENTER [https://interfaithsocialservices.org/new-directions-counseling-center/]. New Directions serves anyone seeking counseling, but we pride ourselves on being a safety net for the uninsured and underinsured members of our community. New Directions makes mental health care accessible to everyone by offering a sliding scale payment system.
The need for counseling services has been amplified over the past few years. Our New Directions' therapists have been here to answer the calls for help and working with our clients to alleviate their pain and suffering.
This year's Stop the Stigma 5K will feature an in-person race on Saturday, April 26 at The Kennedy Center (440 East Squantum St in North Quincy, MA). Participants are welcome to run or walk on the scenic route through the Squantum neighborhood. It is a stroller and dog friendly event.
REGISTRATION FEE SCHEDULE:
January 7 - 31: Ages 16+ $40 pp, Ages 6-15 $15 pp (under 6 is free)
February 1 - April 25: Ages 16+ $45 pp, Ages 6-15 $20 pp (under 6 is free)
April 26 (Race Day): Ages 16+ $50 pp, Ages 6-15 $25 pp (under 6 is free)
**PLEASE NOTE: YOU MUST REGISTER BY MARCH 28 TO BE GUARANTEED A STOP THE STIGMA 5K T-SHIRT**
Virtually every family in the United States has been touched by mental illness or addiction. INTERFAITH SOCIAL SERVICES [https://interfaithsocialservices.org/] is hosting the STOP THE STIGMA 5K [https://interfaithsocialservices.org/stop-the-stigma-5k/] to support our loved ones, challenge stereotypes, encourage acceptance and eliminate stigmas, all while raising funds for our NEW DIRECTIONS COUNSELING CENTER [https://interfaithsocialservices.org/new-directions-counseling-center/]. New Directions serves anyone seeking counseling, but we pride ourselves on being a safety net for the uninsured and underinsured members of our community. New Directions makes mental health care accessible to everyone by offering a sliding scale payment system.
The need for counseling services has been amplified over the past few years. Our New Directions' therapists have been here to answer the calls for help and working with our clients to alleviate their pain and suffering.
This year's Stop the Stigma 5K will feature an in-person race on Saturday, April 26 at The Kennedy Center (440 East Squantum St in North Quincy, MA). Participants are welcome to run or walk on the scenic route through the Squantum neighborhood. It is a stroller and dog friendly event.
REGISTRATION FEE SCHEDULE:
January 7 - 31: Ages 16+ $40 pp, Ages 6-15 $15 pp (under 6 is free)
February 1 - April 25: Ages 16+ $45 pp, Ages 6-15 $20 pp (under 6 is free)
April 26 (Race Day): Ages 16+ $50 pp, Ages 6-15 $25 pp (under 6 is free)
**PLEASE NOTE: YOU MUST REGISTER BY MARCH 28 TO BE GUARANTEED A STOP THE STIGMA 5K T-SHIRT**
Races
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Stop the Stigma 5K
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 26th April 2025 (9:30AM EDT)
CLOSED -
Stop the Stigma 5K (Age 5 or Younger)
Sat 26th April 2025 (9:30AM EDT)
Free
CLOSED
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