A race to stop suicide and promote optimal mental health.
WHY WE RUN
In 2008, Jim Miller, an avid runner, a lifelong Mariemont resident, a loyal friend, a loving husband and father, died by suicide. Jim was an amazing man who always put others before himself. The Warrior Run was started in October 2008 by a group of Jim’s friends to commemorate his life.
75% of all mental illness originates before the age of 24. It takes the average individual 8-10 years to receive help and sadly 70% of those that need treatment never receive it. Two of the largest barriers for those that need treatment and don't receive it are lack of education on the signs and symptoms of mental illness and stigma. It is imperative in order for us to end suicide to start education and this conversation as early as possible.
Every dollar raised through the Warrior Run supports evidence-based mental health education in local schools. Past funding from this race supported Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center to expand their suicide prevention program, Adapting for Life. Our dream is that we can expand mental health programming to all local schools so that no one fights this fight alone. Thank you for your help.
The 2021 Warrior Run will be LIVE at Dogwood Park
or it can be done VIRTUALLY!
You get to choose how you want to participate!
Early Bird Registration through 9/4/2021
Regular Registration: 9/5/21-9/29/21
Late registration: 9/30/21-10/2/21
(online registration closes 10/1/21 at 7pm)
Registration can be done in person on Saturday, October 2nd at Tri-State Running Company from 10am-2pm and on-site at the Warrior Run starting at 3:30pm.
Packet pickup at Tri-State Running Company
Thursday – 9/30 from 10am – 8pm
Friday – 10/1 from 10am – 6pm
Saturday – 10/2 from 10am-2pm
The Warrior Run is a rain or shine event. All proceeds go to supporting evidence-based mental health educational programming in schools.
Due to the overwhelmingly high youth registration rate, youth t-shirts are available while supplies last.
Bell Tower Park
Bell Tower Park is located at the corner of Wooster Pike and Pleasant Street, Mariemont, 45227. Parking is very limited in the Bell Tower area, therefore, we ask you to park at Mariemont High School at 1 Warrior Way, Cincinnati, OH 45227. FREE bus
We're fundraising to save lives. Please join us.
After you register, you can join a team, create a team, or fundraise on your own.
Not running? You can still make a donation to support mental health education in schools.
HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE CHALLENGES
Are you a high school or college student, teacher, coach, staff, or administrator? Start a school team today.
Every dollar raised by your team will be reinvested into mental health programming at your school or campus, AND you'll receive an additional grant from 1N5.
Competitive? Us too. Each school team will receive points for student participation in the race, student volunteer hours associated with race activities, and dollars raised. Learn more about the high school here and the college challenge here. Then come back and register your team!
The winning teams will both receive a $1,500 grant for school mental health work and a Skyline Chili cheese coney party. And pride.
Fundraising Prizes
Prizes will be given for
- the team that raises the most money
- the team with the most particpants
- the top indvidual fundraiser
Check out all 1N5 t-shirts and sweatshirts here.
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