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NAMI Rockland 5K Run and Walk

For Mental Health Awareness

Our 2024 event is dedicated to our Sandra Wolf, past President/Executive Director for her many years of service to NAMI Rockland and the community.

Join us in NAMI Rockland’s 5K annual Run / Walk for Wellness to raise mental health awareness. NAMI Rockland is an Affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, one of the largest, grassroots mental health, self-help and advocacy organizations in the country. NAMI members and volunteers consist of individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, relatives, friends and advocates working together to improve the lives of people affected by mental illness.

NAMI works toward improving services and resources for individuals living with mental health conditions and their families through education, advocacy, support and promoting research. Our Support Groups, HelpLine and Classes are a valuable FREE resource for the community.

Runners and Walkers will participate in the 5K starting at 9 AM. This race will be rain or shine. There is a $30 registration fee for both runners and walkers. Race Day registration is $35.

Sponsorship packages are available.

We are excited to announce that Michelle Solomon will provide complimentary table massages for our participants. Ms. Solomon is a licensed massage therapist with a practice in Valley Cottage. Michelle specializes in Medical massage along with other massage modalities such as Swedish, Sports, Deep Tissue, and Prenatal.

Michelle is a member of the American Massage Therapy Association(AMTA) and the National Association of Professional Women. She is a Kripalu certified yoga teacher and teaches to children and adults.

We will also have Lisa Russell, who has studied and practiced Chinese Martial Arts, including Kung Fu, Tai Chi, Qi Gong, and Traditional Chinese Medicine theory for almost 30 years, leading a pre-event class. Her classes focus on how the health practices of Tai Chi and Qi Gong can enhance your everyday life. These art forms have the remarkable ability to transform both your physical and mental health. Lisa teaches in Pearl River, NY, Congers, NY and Online.


Registration fees

5k WALK Closed

  1. $30.00

    Early Registration

Parking information and directions:
Please enter the Rockland Lake State Park at NORTH ENTRANCE and FOLLOW SIGNS FOR LOT 1:

Parking lot #1 is adjacent to the North Pavilion where registration, bib pickup, refreshments, award ceremonies and rest rooms are located.

Directions:

From Westchester and NYC via NYS Thruway:

Cross Tappan Zee Bridge and take Exit 11. Go straight to traffic light. Turn left at light onto Rte. 9W north. Go 4 miles to park on the right. Take second (north) entrance into park.

From New Jersey via Garden State Parkway:

From NJ, take the GSP north to NYS Thruway South toward Tappan Zee Bridge. Take exit 11. Make a left at end of ramp onto Rte. 59 east. Continue to first traffic light (Rte. 9W north). Make left turn. Park is 4 miles on the right. Take second (north) entrance into park.

From Upstate NY:

NYS Thruway South toward Tappan Zee Bridge. Take exit 11. Make a left at end of ramp onto Rte. 59 east. Continue to first traffic light (Rte. 9W north). Make left turn. Park is 4 miles on the right. Take second (north) entrance into park.

From George Washington Bridge:

Take upper level, stay in the right lane, and get on the Palisades Interstate Parkway. Take parkway north to exit 4. Take Rte. 9W north for 12 miles to park on the right. Take second (north) entrance into park.

Contact information

Event contact
Beth Bate-DuBoff
Email
events@namirockland.org
Phone
845 359-8785

Sponsors