The Mental Health Network will host our Fifth Annual 5K Run/Walk for Mental Health on Saturday May 13th at Kingston Park in Chatham.
"Kids Go The Extra Mile to End Stigma" 1KM Fun run is a FREE event for all persons under 12 years of age!
*New* If your child would rather participate in the 5KM "Run For Mental Health" event their entry fee will also be FREE!
(for all persons between 6-12 years of age!)
The youth event is sponsored by "The Optimist Club of Chatham"
Do you want to see last year's fun? Click on the link below, courtesy of
JBMedia Productions
All runners/walkers will receive a ballot for a chance to win some amazing prizes! We will post pictures of prizes on our FB page, last year we had at least 60!
**You can earn extra ballots this year**
Every $50 in donations/pledges will earn you an extra chance to win a great prize!
In addition to extra ballots a $100 cash prize will be awarded to the walker, runner, or "Go The Extra Mile" participant who raises the most in donations!
If you are collecting pledges please use the following pledge sheet link.
Finisher medals (a new design this year) will be given to all participants
of the 5KM event!
**Overall 1st place Male, Female, Teen (13-18) Youth (12 and under)
will receive special recognition award!**
And don't forget our Team Challenge!!
Come and Join the FUN!
All proceeds will the Mental Health Network (Hope House).
For more information please call Jenny at 519-351-3100 or email jenny@mhnck.com.
A Big Thankyou to our Sponsors!
Registration fees
1KM - Kids Going The Extra Mile to End Stigma Fun Run! Closed
1KM -12 and under FREE! Sponsored by the Chatham Optimist Club
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FreeJan. 5 - May 10
1KM Going The Extra Mile To End Stigma Closed
12 and over-follows the kid's run
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$20.00Jan. 5 - May 10
5KM Kid's Run or Walk For Mental Health Closed
ages 6-12 FREE!
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FreeJan. 5 - May 10
5KM Run or Walk-Price will change automatically to $20.00 for Youth Participants-18 and Under) Closed
Online registration closed-
KM Run For Mental Health
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$25.00Jan. 5 – Jan. 6
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$35.00Jan. 7 – Mar. 31
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$40.00Apr. 1 – May 10
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Race Day 5KM Route
Race Route - A Closeup of the course Inside the Park and an Overview of the entire Course
Top Fundraiser
A $100 cash prize will be issued to the Walker, Runner, or "Go The Extra Mile" participant who raises the most in donations!
Congratulations to our 2016 winner
Lori Gunn!
Download a pledge sheet at www.mhnck.com or pick one up at
The Mental Health Network, 71 Raleigh St. Chatham, ON.
Team Challenge
Run for Mental Health Team Challenge!
The Run For Mental Health has been a successful event in our community over the past few years and we would like to invite you to participate in our Team Challenge. The Team Challenge is an activity designed for friendly competition, bringing awareness and working to dispel the stigma around mental illness. Challenges such as this are successful with community support and promote teamwork and a healthier lifestyle. It’s an opportunity to make overall wellness fun!
Individuals, businesses, and organizations throughout the Chatham-Kent area are invited to enter their teams into the Team Challenge to share a fun day with friends and coworkers while showing support for the community. Everyone who finishes the 5KM walk or run will receive a medal, as well as a special recognition award for the largest team! What better reward than a little bling?
Start planning your Team Challenge today with the Run For Mental Health! Be ready to start changing lives on May 13th, 2017.
Reasons to Participate:
- The possibilities for fun and teamwork are endless! Example: each team can develop their own team t-shirts to promote their companies, show spirit and to have as a keepsake.
- All proceeds from this event go directly to programs and services at The Mental Health Network of Chatham-Kent. It is an excellent opportunity for your team to become engaged in community giving through sport.
- Celebrate with your friends! Group training runs are one way to have fun before race day.
- Earn bragging rights! A little team spirit and camaraderie is never a bad thing! The team with the most participants will be awarded with a plaque.
Fundraising:
- Make your Run or Walk more meaningful by going the distance for The Mental Health Network of Chatham-Kent. Come together as a team to raise money to support this great cause! Your fundraising makes a difference!
- Need more incentive? The runner or walker who raises the most in pledges will win $100.00!
Can I Run with My Dog?
In recent days we have had some questions about bringing dogs to run in the race. Although we love our animal friends we feel it’s a liability and a tripping hazard to have dogs on the course.
We thank you for your understanding with this matter.
Event schedule
- Sat., May 13, 2017 8:30 a.m. - Day of Registrations
- Sat., May 13, 2017 9:15 a.m. - Team Photos
- Sat., May 13, 2017 9:25 a.m. - Words from The Mental Health Network
- Sat., May 13, 2017 9:30 a.m. - Kids Go the Extra Mile To End Stigma Fun Run
- Sat., May 13, 2017 9:35 a.m. - Go the Extra Mile to End Stigma
- Sat., May 13, 2017 9:50 a.m. - Warm Up Zone
- Sat., May 13, 2017 10:00 a.m. - 5KM Walk/Run
Contact information
- Event contact
- Jennifer Jackson
- jenny@mhnck.com
- Phone
- +1 519-351-3100