Pick up the Pace Virtual Race for Mental Health

#PickUpThePace Virtual Race for Mental Health
September 26 to October 4

Join Up & Running Guelph in our first ever Pick Up The Pace virtual race for mental health. Get active, walking or running from a sidewalk, trail or treadmill near you while raising funds to support the growing need for Up & Running’s innovative programs. Up & Running is a non-profit organization that promotes the mental health benefits of outdoor exercise and social connections.

How It Works

1. Register as an individual or a team.

2. Set a fundraising goal and share it with friends.

3. Plan your race day (or days) between September 26 and October 4 and map out your walking or running route.

4. Wait for your race kit to arrive.

5. Ready, Set, Go!

6. Share your walk or run with us, tagging @uprunningguelph and #PickUpThePace

Fundraising

Send the link from your personal fundraising page to your friends, family, neighbours and co-workers to raise money online for you and your team. All donations over $20 will receive a charitable tax receipt. We encourage all individuals to set a minimum fundraising goal of $100.

Awards will be given to the top three individual fundraisers!

Top Fundraiser Prize: YETI Roadie 20 Cooler, Hydro Flask 32oz Wide Mouth With Flex Cap, Coola products bundle

2nd Highest Fundraiser Prize: 2 Play with Pieces Star & Camo Play Mat

3rd Highest Fundraiser Prize: Hydro Flask 32oz Wide Mouth With Flex Cap, Coola products bundle

Thank you to Well.ca for your generous support in providing these prizes!

Race Kits

Race kits containing a race day Buff and other materials from our project partners will be mailed to all those who register. Given mailing deadlines, all those who register prior to September 11th will receive their kits prior to the event. Those who register between September 11th and October 4th will receive their race kits after the event.

About Up and Running Guelph

Founded in 2016, Up and Running is a registered charitable organization that delivers running and walking programs for women who are experiencing mental health issues. Our programs are inclusive and non-competitive with a focus on helping people take that first step out the door to experience the mental health benefits of outdoor exercise (green exercise) and social connections. The results from a 2-year study of Up and Running participants experienced reduced symptoms of depression and increased self esteem, life satisfaction and physical activity. To date, our walking and running programs have impacted over 300 participants locally through 5 programs, delivered 4 days a week in local parks and trails.

As we recognize the growing demand for our programs, we understand the need to adapt our delivery methods, increase training for our volunteers, explore technology to better reach our team and our community, and broaden our programming to reach to more diverse audiences and at-risk populations. To reach these goals, we need your help. Join us to Pick Up The Pace, together!