Virtual Five Fifty Fifty Run/Walk for Mental Health

Saturday, April 15 – Sunday, June 4, 2023 Past event

1:00 AM CDT

Delafield, Wisconsin

$44.31 · 1 race

5km

Event summary

Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the exciting Virtual Five Fifty Fifty Run/Walk for Mental Health, taking place from April 15 to June 4, 2023, in Delafield, Waukesha! This unique event features a 5-kilometer virtual run/walk that spans across all 50 U.S. states over a thrilling 50-day period. Participants are encouraged to join the movement to raise awareness and support for mental health initiatives while enjoying the benefits of physical exercise.

The Five Fifty Fifty series not only emphasizes the importance of mental well-being, but it also aims to reduce stigma, improve access to affordable care, and fund vital research, particularly for underserved communities. Families are welcome to participate, with kids aged 12 and under joining for free! Remember to register for this inspiring event and take part in making mental health a priority in your community. Together, we can create a positive impact while having fun on this virtual journey!

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5k Run/Walk
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Incl. $4.31 Fee & T-Shirt

Saturday, Apr 15, 2023

$44.31

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Organiser's description

The _virtual_ Five Fifty Fifty Run/Walk for Mental Health Series is a five kilometer _virtual_ run/walk that occurs in each of the fifty U.S. states over fifty consecutive days. The series supports the AB Korkor Foundations mission to make the world a better place for those suffering from ill mental health. Funds raised through this flagship event are utilized to:

* Increase awareness of ill mental health
* Reduce stigma
* Address the shortage of affordable care
* Emphasize the importance of physical exercise and emotional wellness in maintaining mental health and overall wellbeing
* Fund research
* Focus on underserved communities such as veterans, minorities and those suffering from addiction

Join our movement and make mental health a priority in YOUR community! We encourage families to run/walk together and to make that easy, kids 12 and under participate for free. _Please note that all participants must register, regardless of age, and youth must be accompanied by an adult._ EVENT T-SHIRTS ARE NOT INCLUDED WITH VIRTUAL EVENT REGISTRATION._

_Feel free to run any of the fifty days but we are honoring each state on the dates below._
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* April 20 - ALABAMA
* April 21 - KANSAS
* April 22 - ARIZONA
* April 23 - ARKANSAS
* April 24 - CALIFORNIA
* April 25 - COLORADO
* April 26 - CONNECTICUT
* April 27 - DELAWARE
* April 28 - FLORIDA
* April 29 - GEORGIA
* April 30 - HAWAII
* May 1 - IDAHO
* May 2 - ILLINOIS
* May 3 - INDIANA
* May 4 - IOWA
* May 5 - ALASKA
* May 6 - KENTUCKY
* May 7 - LOUISIANA
* May 8 - MAINE
* May 9 - MARYLAND
* May 10 - MASSACHUSETTS
* May 11 - MICHIGAN
* May 12 - MINNESOTA
* May 13 - MISSISSIPPI
* May 14 - MISSOURI
* May 15 - MONTANA
* May 16 - NEBRASKA
* May 17 - NEVADA
* May 18 - NEW HAMPSHIRE
* May 19 - NEW JERSEY
* May 20 - NEW MEXICO
* May 21 - NEW YORK
* May 22 - NORTH CAROLINA
* May 23 - NORTH DAKOTA
* May 24 - OHIO
* May 25 - OKLAHOMA
* May 26 - OREGON
* May 27 - PENNSYLVANIA
* May 28 - RHODE ISLAND
* May 29 - SOUTH CAROLINA
* May 30 - SOUTH DAKOTA
* May 31 - TENNESSEE
* June 1 - TEXAS
* June 2 - UTAH
* June 3 - VERMONT
* June 4 - VIRGINIA
* June 5 - WASHINGTON
* June 6 - WEST VIRGINIA
* June 7 - WYOMING
* June 8 - WISCONSIN