This LiveWell! 5K Walk/Run/Roll & Celebration is hosted by LiveWell! Northern WI which is a holistic mental health project created to support those who are living, working, and attending school in Douglas County. We work to identify and create innovative ways to address the current mental health crisis in our community. One way we do this is through #BetterTogether activities which encourage connection and prevent social isolation. As part of this initiative we are excited to host our first 5K fostering togetherness & advocating for mental wellness in our community.
This event will be held at Barker’s Island Festival Park on Thursday, August 15th, 2024. Registration closes August 8th, 2024 at 11:59pm. This event is FREE and open to the public. Guests are welcome to start arriving at 5:00pm. The walk/run event will start at 6:00pm. The roll event, inclusive to all wheeled devices, will have a staggered start time of 6:15pm. A helmet is strongly encouraged as a best practice measure for all wheeler participates. This is considered a fun run and will NOT be chipped or timed. Once participants finish the race they will be invited to partake in the post-race celebration activities along with all other spectators. Activities will include a food station serving hotdogs, burgers, and more catered by ChartWells. There will be a seating area for eating and connecting, a DJ playing music and commentating throughout the night. There will also be outdoor yard games available for use including Corn Hole, Badminton, Kubb, and Bocce. Conversation domes will also be available as a welcoming space to sit and connect with others. The event will conclude at 9:00pm
Schedule of events:
- 5:00pm- Guests are welcome to begin arriving
- 6:00pm- Walk/Run event begins
- 6:15pm- Roll event begins
- 6:45pm- After party begins including FREE food, yard games, DJ music, and more!
- 9:00pm- Event concludes
Registration fees
5k Closed
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FreeJul 3 - Aug 8
Course Map
Facebook Event Page
Hope Haven Peer Respite
Donation Information: In part of LiveWell! Northern WI mission to support the mental health crisis in Douglas County we also work closely with Hope Haven Peer Respite, a Project of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). While not required, we encourage participates to donate to Hope Haven Peer Respite. If you so choose, you can donate to Hope Haven during the registration process or click on the "Donate Now" Tab on the right hand side of this page.
What it is: Hope Haven Peer Respite centers are free, voluntary, short-term 24/7 programs in a safe, home-like environment offering support to individuals experiencing a mental health crisis. The are focused on hope and recovery and are completely staffed by Wisconsin Certified Peer Support Specialists.
Mission: Hope Haven Peer Respite House provides a safe environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect as they receive resources and support services from others with lived experiences.
Contact information
- Event contact
- Event Organizer
