The Benny Fund 5k & Kids Fun Run

Saturday, October 7, 2023 Past event

10:15 AM EDT

East Hampton, Connecticut

$7.00–$32.50 · 3 races

5km

Event summary

Join us for the vibrant Benny Fund 5K & Kids Fun Run on Saturday, October 7, 2023, in the picturesque East Hampton, located in the scenic Lower Connecticut River Valley. This exciting event invites runners, walkers, and volunteers of all ages to participate in a day filled with fun, community spirit, and a vital cause. The 5K run, along with a special Kids Fun Run, aims to raise awareness for mental health and suicide prevention through the incredible work of The Benny Fund, a dedicated non-profit organization.

Participants are encouraged to arrive at Sears Park (68 N. Main St., East Hampton, CT) between 7:30 AM and 8:30 AM for shirt and bib pickup, with shuttles departing for the start line at 8:30 AM. This event not only promotes fitness and well-being but also fosters open conversations about mental health in our communities. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to run for a purpose and make a positive impact—register online today to secure your spot and a t-shirt!

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Races

5k Run

Incl. $2.50 Fee & Benny Fund Race Shirt

Please arrive at Sears Park between 7:30-8:30 AM to pick up your bib and shirt. Participants will be shuttled to the start line. The race will end at Sears Park. The 5K runners and walkers will start at 9:00am. Sign-up online before September 01, 2023 to secure a free race t-shirt. We will try to ensure all runners are given a shirt, but cannot make guarantees after that date. The 5k runners will run around a portion of Lake Pocotopaug and finish at Sears Park. The full course map is posted on this site (subject to change). Please feel free to run or walk the 5k with your kids (0-5yrs are free). There will also be a kid's fun run directly after the 5k finishes.

9:00 AM EDT

$32.50

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Kids Fun Run

Incl. $2.00 Fee & Benny Fund Race Shirt

The kids fun run will occur just after 5K runners and walkers cross the finish line (est. 10:15am). We will split the races by age group and will give out prizes. Each child that is registered will receive a Benny's Run t-shirt and prize! The races will vary by age group. We welcome toddlers for a short 50 yard dash. The distances will gradually increase based on age and participation. The Fun Run will be held on a soft surface!

10:15 AM EDT

$7.00

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5k Walk

Incl. $2.50 Fee & Benny Fund 5K Shirt

Please arrive at Sears Park by 7:30-8:30est AM to pick up your bib and shirt. Participants will be shuttled to the start line. The race will end at Sears Park. The 5K runners and walkers will start at 9:00am. Sign-up online before September 01, 2023 to secure a free race t-shirt. We will try to ensure all runners are given a shirt, but cannot make guarantees after that date. The 5k walkers will go around a portion of Lake Pocotopaug and finish at Sears Park. The full course map is posted on this site (subject to change). Please feel free to run or walk the 5k with your kids (0-5yrs are free). There will also be a kid's fun run directly after the 5k finishes.

9:00 AM EDT

$32.50

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Organiser's description

THE BENNY FUND will sponsor the BENNY FUND RUN & WALK (5K & Kids Fun Run) on October 07, 2023. We welcome all runners, walkers, and volunteers of all ages!

THE BENNY FUND IS A NON-PROFIT 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO IMPROVING MENTAL HEALTH AND PREVENTING SUICIDE THROUGH ADVOCACY AND EDUCATION. We strive to ensure mental health is spoken about openly at our dinner tables, in our schools, and as a community, while working to end stigma and silence. We do this through mental health advocacy campaigns, such as Benny's Run and #projectlove, and by providing funding for mental health and suicide prevention educational programs. Additionally, we award scholarships to high school students.

RACE DETAILS: Please arrive (and park) at Sears Park (68 N. Main St., East Hampton, CT) between 7:30 AM and 8:30 AM to pick up your shirt and bib. Shuttles will leave for the start line at 8:30 AM. The race will finish at Sears Park. You must take the shuttle to the start line.

Same day registration will be available,, HOWEVER, WE HOPE YOU CAN REGISTER ONLINE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE so that we can get a more accurate count for the shirts. We cannot guarantee a t-shirt for same day registration. WE WILL ACCEPT CASH AND VENMO DAY OF THE RACE.