Washington Recovery Alliances Hearts & Minds 5k Run/Walk & Gather

Saturday, October 21, 2023 Past event

2:00 PM PDT

Seattle, Washington

$38.25–$48.25 · 3 races

5km

Event summary

Join the vibrant community of Seattle on Saturday, October 21, 2023, for the inaugural Washington Recovery Alliance Hearts & Minds 5K Run/Walk & Gather at Green Lake Park. This uplifting event aims to spread hope and celebrate the journey of recovery, drawing attention to the importance of supporting individuals living with substance use disorders. Participants can choose to run or walk the scenic 5K course, which is designed to be wheelchair-friendly and accessible to individuals of all abilities.

Following the race, attendees can enjoy a fun-filled community gathering featuring delicious food, lively entertainment, and opportunities to connect and share stories. This event not only promotes physical activity but also fosters a supportive environment for those in recovery while helping to change the narrative surrounding behavioral health in Washington State. Bring your friends, family, and well-behaved leashed pets, and join us in making a difference—together, we can show that recovery is possible!

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Races

5k Run

Incl. $3.25 Fee & T-Shirt

This is a timed run. The WRA Hearts & Minds community gathering will feature local music, food trucks, recovery speakers, fall themed activities, prizes, fellowship, and more. Your registration includes the timed 5K run, access to the post-race community event, and the event t-shirt.

12:00 PM PDT

$48.25

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5k Walk

Incl. $3.25 Fee & T-Shirt

THE WALK IS NOT A TIMED EVENT and may be done at your own leisurely pace. The WRA Hearts & Minds community gathering will feature local music, food trucks, recovery speakers, fall themed activities, prizes, fellowship, and more. Your registration includes the 5K walk, access to the post-race community event, and the event t-shirt.

12:00 PM PDT

$38.25

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Gather

Incl. $3.25 Fee &

Join us for the post-race event only. The WRA Hearts & Minds community gathering will feature local music, food trucks, recovery speakers, fall themed activities, prizes, fellowship, and more. Your registration includes access to the post-race community event, and the event t-shirt.

2:00 PM PDT

$38.25

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Organiser's description

Over 40 million people are living with substance use disorders in the United States. Overdose deaths have risen dramatically in our state during the COVID-19 pandemic.

We are fighting a complex public health crisis, and yet we know that when we give people a meaningful chance - they can and do recover.

We are the proof.

The end of addiction is not jails, institutions, or death the end of addiction is recovery. On Oct 21, 2023, we are launching the first annual Washington Recovery Alliance Hearts & Minds 5K Run/Walk to spread the message of hope and recovery. Join us as we show that recovery is possible.

This event will include a 5K run, walk, food, entertainment, and more.

Our organization changes hearts and minds by sharing our communitys lived experience. This event will support our efforts to center the voices of people in recovery, and harness the power of story to drive high-level change across Washington state.

Learn more about our programs and upcoming projects at www.washingtonrecoveryalliance.org http://www.washingtonrecoveryalliance.org.

IMPORTANT: SIGNING UP AS AN INDIVIDUAL OR TEAM DOES NOT AUTOMATICALLY REGISTER YOU FOR THE EVENT IF YOU PLAN TO ATTEND IN PERSON, PLEASE ALSO REGISTER FOR THE RUN, WALK, OR GATHER.

_Please note: This event is meant to celebrate the recovery community participation in the 5K run or walk is completely OPTIONAL. We will be hosting a fun community event directly following the race with entertainment, food, community-building, and more!_

_Green Lake Park has minimal elevation change. This event is wheelchair-friendly and accessible to people with all abilities. If you require any additional accommodations or assistance, please contact Program and Events Manager, Tristan, at [email protected]. _

_Well-behaved, leashed pets are welcome._

ABOUT THE WRA

The Washington Recovery Alliance, is a 501(c)(3) statewide organization comprised of individuals in recovery from substance use and mental health conditions, families, and providers. We drive change in public policy and public understanding.

The WRA works proactively to eradicate societal prejudice associated with mental health conditions and substance use disorders and transform the dominant narrative about behavioral health from one of jails, institutions and death to one of hope and recovery. We change hearts and minds by sharing our communitys lived experience through events, media, and public education.

Our regional coalitions do work in their local communities to educate, fight stigma, and turn people into advocates for recovery. We work together to create a statewide community of recovery led by people with first-hand experience. We deliver our mission through innovation, community partnerships, and citizen activism.

Learn more about the Washington Recovery Alliance at www.washingtonrecoveryalliance.org.