"Using our Voices" Mental Health Run Series- North Babylon
- Date Sun 19th April 2026
- Time 8:30AM EDT
- Location North Babylon, New York
- Price Free - $28.45
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join us on Sunday, April 19, 2026, for the 4th annual "Using Our Voices" Mental Health Run Series in North Babylon, Suffolk! This vibrant event showcases student leadership and collaboration across four districts: Patchogue-Medford, North Babylon, Connetquot, and New Hyde Park. Designed and executed entirely by students, this run series is more than just a race; it’s a powerful movement aimed at promoting mental health and wellness.
Participants will engage in a day of fun and fitness, while contributing to a cause that resonates deeply within the community. By taking part, you’ll help provide essential counseling opportunities for students across Long Island and support mental health organizations dedicated to uplifting our youth. Together, we can share important messages about reducing stress and anxiety and fostering connections through movement. Don’t miss this chance to be part of an inspiring event that empowers students and promotes a healthier, more supportive community!
Participants will engage in a day of fun and fitness, while contributing to a cause that resonates deeply within the community. By taking part, you’ll help provide essential counseling opportunities for students across Long Island and support mental health organizations dedicated to uplifting our youth. Together, we can share important messages about reducing stress and anxiety and fostering connections through movement. Don’t miss this chance to be part of an inspiring event that empowers students and promotes a healthier, more supportive community!
Organiser's Description
The 4th annual student led "Using Our Voices" Mental Health Run Series is an event grounded in the belief that students should be part of the change process, with genuine inclusivity achieved through active student engagement. It has now grown to include four districts: Patchogue-Medford, North Babylon, Connetquot, and New Hyde Park.
The funds support students across Long Island by providing counseling opportunities and giving them the platform to display leadership, collaborate with peers from other districts, and contribute to an important cause.
The event is designed and executed entirely by students, who are involved in every aspect, from planning to race day. The goal is to share crucial messages about reducing stress and anxiety, building relationships, and supporting mental and physical health through movement. This initiative also empowers students to work toward the NYS Seal of Civic Readiness by fostering civic engagement and community-mindedness.
By supporting this series, you help students across the island unite for a cause that matterspromoting mental health and wellness. All proceeds benefit mental health organizations that work directly with our youth, amplifying the positive impact of this event.
When kids are empowered, magical things happen!
RACE DIRECTORS/SCHOOL CONTACT FOR THE SERIES:
NORTH BABYLON: Meghan Kelly, [email protected]
CENTER MORICHES: Katy Forman, [email protected] Connetquot: Lauren Neckin, [email protected]
PAT-MED: Thomas Piccirillo [email protected], Danielle Steinberg [email protected]
The funds support students across Long Island by providing counseling opportunities and giving them the platform to display leadership, collaborate with peers from other districts, and contribute to an important cause.
The event is designed and executed entirely by students, who are involved in every aspect, from planning to race day. The goal is to share crucial messages about reducing stress and anxiety, building relationships, and supporting mental and physical health through movement. This initiative also empowers students to work toward the NYS Seal of Civic Readiness by fostering civic engagement and community-mindedness.
By supporting this series, you help students across the island unite for a cause that matterspromoting mental health and wellness. All proceeds benefit mental health organizations that work directly with our youth, amplifying the positive impact of this event.
When kids are empowered, magical things happen!
RACE DIRECTORS/SCHOOL CONTACT FOR THE SERIES:
NORTH BABYLON: Meghan Kelly, [email protected]
CENTER MORICHES: Katy Forman, [email protected] Connetquot: Lauren Neckin, [email protected]
PAT-MED: Thomas Piccirillo [email protected], Danielle Steinberg [email protected]
Races
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5k- Competitive
Incl. $3.45 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 19th April 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$28.45
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Kids Fun Run (Max Age 10)
Sun 19th April 2026 (8:30AM EDT)
Free
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1 Mile Run/Walk-Non Competitive
Incl. T-Shirt
Sun 19th April 2026 (8:45AM EDT)
Free
This untimed 1-mile fun run is for individuals with and without disabilities to participate together in order to promote social inclusion through sports. All athletes are rewarded for success than individual performance.
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Shine Phelps Lane Park, 281 Phelps Ln, North Babylon, 11703, NY, United States
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