2021 Pick up the Pace Virtual Race for Mental Health

#PickUpThePace Virtual Race for Mental Health
September 25 to October 3, 2021

Join Up & Running Guelph in our second annual 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 charitable organization that promotes the mental health benefits of outdoor exercise and social connections.

How It Works

1. Register as an individual or a team and set a fundraising goal.

2. Plan your race day (or days) between September 25 and October 3 and map out your walking or running route.

3. Ask your friends and family to support your fundraising efforts.

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: Garmin Venu 42mm Watch with Heart Rate Monitor

2nd Highest Fundraiser Prize: 2022 Ontario Parks Annual Day-Use Vehicle Permit

3rd Highest Fundraiser Prize: $50.00 gift card to Running Works

Race Kits

Race kits containing a sustainable Fill It Forward water bottle and other materials from our project partners will be provided to the first 150 participants who register. You must register by September 6th to guarantee receiving your kit prior to the start of 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 want to improve their mental health. 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 connection. The results from a 2-year study of Up and Running indicate that participants experience reduced symptoms of depression and increased self esteem and life satisfaction.

As a result of the pandemic, there is a higher need for all forms of mental health support and we recognize the resulting growing demand for our programs. We are working to help as many people as we can, but can only reach our goals with help from our amazing community supporters, like you! Join us to Pick Up The Pace, together!