2018 KJ's 5K for Mental Health and Animal Rescue
12:00 AM
EDT
KJ's Portage Lakes State Park, Beach
Run
Suicide is a silent epidemic. People rarely talk about it. And because of that, people do not seek or receive the help they need. While suicide does not get the media attention of mass shootings, bombings or drug overdoses, you’ll see in the enclosed materials that suicide is the cause of 45,000 deaths each year in the United States. And for every one death, 25 people make an attempt. EVERY ONE of these deaths and suicide attempts was preventable with proper treatment.
After the loss of her son KJ to suicide, Shari Kennedy created KJ’s 5k to raise awareness about mental illness, suicide prevention, and the treatments available. Because KJ loved animals, the event also includes a dog walk, which many find to be therapeutic as well. Shari, and Chris Campos, who was KJ’s coworker at Meggitt Aircraft Braking Systems, are working to put on this second annual KJ’s 5k because of the impact the event had last year when a nearly 500 people (and dogs!) participated to support and learn about local mental health resources that help people every day here in Northeast Ohio.
Shari chose to partner with Portage Path Behavioral health, because we treat anyone, without regard to ability to pay. Our services, among many others that we provide, include a free, confidential, 24 hour Support hotline (330-434-9144), 24/7 Psychiatric Emergency Services, and a Survivors Group for those who have lost someone to suicide. By participating in KJ’s 5k, you can make a difference, by providing funding for people in desperate need of help, while having a good time with like-minded people in a beautiful park.
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Hale Harvest 5K October 6, 2018
12:00 AM
EDT
Hale Harvest 5K at Hale Farm & Village
Run
2018 Bruckelaufe - The Bridge Race
12:00 AM
EDT
Heritage Park - Frankenmuth
Run
2018 Valley of the Trolls Half, 5k, 10k
12:00 AM
PDT
Troll Haven Bandy Farms
Run
Dust off the coconut bras and shake out your grass skirts the Trolls have gone Hawaiian!
The 4th Annual Valley of the Trolls includes a Half-Marathon, 10K, and 5K Run and Walk. It is being held at the Troll Haven Bandy Farms, in Sequim, Washington. Troll Haven is a magical, mystical sanctuary that has been created for families, friends and especially for children. This privately owned estate occupies 150 acres along Discovery Bay in Gardiner, Washington between Sequim and Port Townsend. The Race Team is excited and proud to have the opportunity to bring the Valley of the Trolls Half-Marathon, 10K, and 5K events to you as one of your 2018 Adventures. The event is USATF Certified.
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2018 Mullet Festival 5K
12:00 AM
EDT
Indian River Preserve Golf Club
Run
2018 5K for 50K Run for a Reason
12:00 AM
CDT
Mustang, OK
Run
2018 Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers 5K
12:00 AM
CDT
Edmond, OK
Run
The Siller Family started the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation to honor the memory of their brother, Stephen, a New York City firefighter (FDNY) who lost his life on September 11, 2001 after strapping on his gear and running through the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel to the Twin Towers.
The goal of the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation is to continue Stephen’s legacy by supporting our nation’s first responders and service members. The Smart Home Program, constructs specially adapted, technology-enabled homes for our most catastrophically injured service members. By the end of 2018, we will have constructed 66 of these fully-serviceable homes. From tragedy to hope, the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation is there for families of first responders that suffer insurmountable loss. For the children of fallen NYPD Detective Miosotis Familia, their brand new mortgage-free home, funded by the Foundation and its partners, is a symbol of their mother's sacrifice. In December, Toys 4 Texas Toy Drive brought families hit by Hurricane Harvey a little happiness just in time for the holidays. With the help of 36 FDNY members, we distributed thousands of toys to children whose lives were devastated by the storm.
Your hard work on behalf of the Foundation enables us to continue to provide the help the families of our veterans and first responders so desperately need.
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2018 St. John Tulsa Zoo Run
12:00 AM
CDT
Tulsa, OK
Run
St. John ZooRun is THE family friendly race in Tulsa. With both a 5k and 10k, plus the St. John 1-mile FunRun, there is a race and pace for everyone.
St. John ZooRun is the second-oldest running event in Tulsa and one of the Tulsa Zoo’s premier annual fundraising events. Your support of ZooRun helps build a bigger, better zoo.
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2018 OKC Zoo Monarch Madness 5K
12:00 AM
CDT
OKC Zoo
Run
The OKC Zoo’s MONARCH MADNESS 5K / Fun Run is an officially timed, family-friendly run benefiting monarch butterfly conservation! The course wraps around Zoo lake and ends inside the Zoo, mimicking the monarch’s epic 3,000-mile winter migration. Runners soar past Niagara Falls, Chicago, Nashville, OKC, San Antonio and flutter into Mexico. We encourage participants to wear wings as they represent the migratory monarchs in this spectacular event! Race kicks off the OKC Zoo Monarch Festival Oct. 6 and 7.
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2018 Bucktown 5k
12:00 AM
CDT
Chicago, IL
Run
On September 30th, the Bucktown 5k is headed back to Chicago's historic Bucktown neighborhood! Enjoy a beautiful course running through the neighborhood while sporting your premium goodie bag.
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2018 Perfect 10 Miler/10K presented by Fidelity Investments
12:00 AM
EDT
Reston, VA
Run
2018 OLPHun Run
12:00 AM
CDT
Glenview, IL
Run
"Racing to Help Needy Families One Mile at a Time"
A 5k Run/Walk through the Swainwood neighborhood in Glenview, IL benefitting the Needy Family Fund.
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