A race to stop suicide and promote optimal mental health
September 26, 2020 - October 10, 2020
Submit your 5K time to info@1n5.org or on the Warrior Run Blog
The Warrior Run: Race for Life is going VIRTUAL!
We care about the safety of our participants and fans; therefore we felt it best to switch our annual Warrior Run to a virtual race this year.
The pandemic and social restrictions are negatively affecting physical and mental health, and we are all being challenged to figure out how to navigate the changes. The unprecedented uncertainty we are facing is causing, and will continue to cause, drastic damage to mental health. Now, more than ever, we need your support to battle the rapidly increasing mental health needs.
With so many community events cancelled as a result of COVID-19, we believe the Virtual Warrior Run is a great opportunity to join forces with other mental health warriors. Find Your Path to health and support 1N5’s mission of optimal mental health for local youth.
You can still -
- register for the race
- start a team
- encourage family, friends, neighbors, co-workers to participate on their own or as part of your team
- raise funds for 1N5
- run or walk a Warrior Run 5K
But this year you can Find Your Path -
- participate whenever you want between 9/26 and 10/10
- do it all in one day or over several days
- run, walk or hike where you want - in your neighborhood, on a treadmill or at a local park
- share your route to inspire and encourage other participants to find their path
By participating and sharing your Warrior Run experience you help others find a path to wellness and help 1N5 guide local youth to find their paths to optimal mental health.
Need help registering?
Click here to see how to register.
Click here to see how to join a team.
Click here to see how to create a team.
Click here to see how to customize a team page.
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 who need treatment never receive it. Two of the largest barriers to treatment are lack of education on the signs and symptoms of mental illness and stigma. In order for us to end suicide it is imperative to start mental health education and conversations as early as possible.
Every dollar raised through the Warrior Run supports evidence-based mental health educational programming in local schools. Past funding from this race supported Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center to expand their suicide prevention program from 24 schools to 75 schools reaching thousands of local youth. Our dream is to expand mental health programming to all local schools so that no one fights this fight alone. Thank you for your help.
**Register by 9/11 to get shirts before the run.**
Registrations after 9/11 will receive shirts after the event.
PRICING
Online registration closes 10/10/20 at 11:30 pm EST.
The mission of 1N5 is to promote optimal mental health for youth in Greater Cincinnati through education and stigma reduction, community engagement, policy and advocacy,
and measurement and data work.
All proceeds from the Warrior Run are used to support this mission.
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.
Competitive? Us too. Each school team will receive points for student participation in the race activities (running, walking, mindfulness sessions) and dollars raised. Learn more about the high school challenge here and the college challenge here; then come back and register your team!
The winning teams will receive a $1,500 scholarship grant and a Skyline Chili cheese coney party (in compliance with school restrictions).
Fundraising Prizes
The Fundraising Team that raises the most money:
$250 Fifty West Party
The team with the most runners:
$250 Fifty West Party
The top individual fundraiser:
$50 gift card to Woodhouse Day Spa
All individuals who raise $500 will receive a 1N5 t-shirt.
All individuals who raise $1,000 will receive a 1N5 sweatshirt.
Check out all 1N5 t-shirts and sweatshirts here.
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