Balanced is a network of public health professionals, nutrition science experts and everyday people from around the world fighting for a healthier food system one menu at a time.

We have made it our mission to hold the food industry accountable and make healthier eating easier and more realistic for people everywhere.

Why do we do this? We do it because we believe that if we all stand up and speak up, we can create a healthier future for families and communities worldwide.

With this mission in mind, we have created a fun and interactive way for us to all come together as one big community and participate in a 5k virtually. This is a great way to motivate yourself and your family to move your bodies and experience the physical and mental benefits of exercising together while supporting our cause!

Race Details:

• Date: Anytime between June 1st and June 29th
• Location: Anywhere you want! Treadmill, sidewalk, track, backyard. We promise not to judge!
• Free t-shirt to all 5k participants (if you wish to opt out of the t-shirt, please just note this when asked for shirt size)
• Free customized race bib for all 5k participants
• Share your photos and fun stories on social media using #balanced5k to be entered into a drawing for additional prizes!
• This is not a race against anyone but yourself so have fun and run or walk at your own pace.

Registration Details:

• Begin by hitting the "register" button.
  
• A $25.00 donation gets your entered into the 5k. ALL proceeds go directly to our work with institutions such as schools and hospitals to get more healthy plant based options on menus and less disease causing ultra-processed ones.
• Make sure to note your unisex t-shirt size when asked so that we can send your race tee to you upon event completion. 
• Winners of additional prizes will be randomly chosen upon event completion and winners will be notified by email.

For the Kids:

Do you have little ones that want to participate but aren't ready for a 5k yet? No problem, we have you covered! We have a Kids 1 mile fun run too. You will be asked during your 5k registration to include their first names. We will send you custom race bibs for them to wear on the big day too!

Want to make a difference without the mileage?

No problem, we truly appreciate your desire to help us. Just hit the "donate" button and you are off the hook for 3.1 miles! You are still a big winner in our eyes!

Want to make an even bigger impact on the fight for a healthier food system?

With each 5k registration comes the ability to set up a fundraising page so that you can get friends and family to support you on your walk/run! Share the link to your custom page via email and social media so that your loved ones can donate to motivate you and increase your total impact! This step is certainly not mandatory but is there as an option for you fundraising powerhouses out there!

Have questions about registration or the event in general? 

We are here to help! Just email KarynK@Balanced.org.

Each step you take (literally) makes a difference and we appreciate each and every one of them!