Walking for the Health of It 2024- In Color!
Saturday, May 11, 2024
Past event
10:00 AM EDT
Avon, Indiana
$20.00–$30.00 · 3 races
5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join us for the vibrant and uplifting "Walking for the Health of It 2024 - In Color!" event on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at Avon Town Hall Park in Avon, Hendricks. This energetic gathering features a 5K run/walk and a 1-mile memory walk designed to raise awareness for mental health issues while promoting healthy habits and positive support. Participants are encouraged to wear white t-shirts, which will be transformed into colorful canvases as they make their way through the course.
This is the 4th annual celebration, and not only will you enjoy the thrill of being drenched in color, but you'll also have the chance to engage in a community health and wellness fair filled with activities for kids, guest speakers, a DJ, and delicious food trucks. With awards for the top male and female finishers and participation medals for all kids, this event fosters a spirit of camaraderie and support. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to make a difference while having fun! Remember to register by May 1 to secure your event t-shirt and by April 25 for a personalized bib. Come together to walk, run, and spread awareness on this special day!
This is the 4th annual celebration, and not only will you enjoy the thrill of being drenched in color, but you'll also have the chance to engage in a community health and wellness fair filled with activities for kids, guest speakers, a DJ, and delicious food trucks. With awards for the top male and female finishers and participation medals for all kids, this event fosters a spirit of camaraderie and support. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to make a difference while having fun! Remember to register by May 1 to secure your event t-shirt and by April 25 for a personalized bib. Come together to walk, run, and spread awareness on this special day!
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Races
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5k Run/Walk
Includes T-Shirt
Medals given for overall winner in Male and Female category.
Entries closed10:00 AM EDT
$30.00
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1 mile "In Memory Of" Walk
Includes T-Shirt
Walkers in this category will receive a special "In Memory Of" participation ribbon.
Entries closed10:00 AM EDT
$25.00
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Kids 5k
Includes T-Shirt
Overall winner male and female trophies M & F for kids 12 & Under!
Entries closed10:00 AM EDT
$20.00
Organiser's description
Get ready for an explosion of color during Walking for the Health of It-In Color 5k run/walk! Be sure to wear a white tshirt and we'll make sure you leave covered in color!
This is our 4th annual 5K RUN & 1 MILE MEMORY WALK. We are walking to raise awareness for mental health issues including the reduction of stigma and the promotion of positive support, healthy habits & suicide prevention. Mental illness affects 1 in 4 people every year, meaning that nearly every family in our community is affected.
COURSE - 5K mapped course at Avon Town Hall Park, Avon Indiana
AWARDS - Medals for top male and female overall. All kids receive their own participation medal.
ENTRY FEE INCLUDES
- An awesome WFTHI In Color t-shirt*
- A custom WFTHI In Color bib with your name printed on it**
- 12 total opportunities to be drenched in color!
- Entry to community health & wellness fair, kids activities and yard games including guest speakers, a DJ, and food/ refreshment trucks.
* The t-shirt cut off is May 1st- you must be registered by this date to receive an event t-shirt
** The cutoff date to have your name printed on the custom bib# is April 25th. If you are running in memory of someone you can also choose to have their name printed on the bib.
FUNDRAISING- Both individual and team fundraising options are available to all participants. Earn complimentary 5K entry using our inline fundraiser option. Select BECOME A FUNDRAISER in the left-hand column for more information.
If you would like to sponsor a member/consumer to participate in the run/walk, please choose the Sponsor a participant under the donation tab. The cost is $25 per member/consumer.
NEW THIS YEAR!!!
If you would like a memorial sign in memory of someone you've lost to suicide placed along the route, please send your request to [email protected]. Please send a photo along with their name and birth/passing dates. Please have all requests submitted by April 30th.
This is our 4th annual 5K RUN & 1 MILE MEMORY WALK. We are walking to raise awareness for mental health issues including the reduction of stigma and the promotion of positive support, healthy habits & suicide prevention. Mental illness affects 1 in 4 people every year, meaning that nearly every family in our community is affected.
COURSE - 5K mapped course at Avon Town Hall Park, Avon Indiana
AWARDS - Medals for top male and female overall. All kids receive their own participation medal.
ENTRY FEE INCLUDES
- An awesome WFTHI In Color t-shirt*
- A custom WFTHI In Color bib with your name printed on it**
- 12 total opportunities to be drenched in color!
- Entry to community health & wellness fair, kids activities and yard games including guest speakers, a DJ, and food/ refreshment trucks.
* The t-shirt cut off is May 1st- you must be registered by this date to receive an event t-shirt
** The cutoff date to have your name printed on the custom bib# is April 25th. If you are running in memory of someone you can also choose to have their name printed on the bib.
FUNDRAISING- Both individual and team fundraising options are available to all participants. Earn complimentary 5K entry using our inline fundraiser option. Select BECOME A FUNDRAISER in the left-hand column for more information.
If you would like to sponsor a member/consumer to participate in the run/walk, please choose the Sponsor a participant under the donation tab. The cost is $25 per member/consumer.
NEW THIS YEAR!!!
If you would like a memorial sign in memory of someone you've lost to suicide placed along the route, please send your request to [email protected]. Please send a photo along with their name and birth/passing dates. Please have all requests submitted by April 30th.
Location
6570 E US Hwy 36, Avon, 46123, IN, United States
Walking for the Health of It 2024- In Color!
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