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2023 Mental Break Walk 2K/5K

Thank you for registering for the Mental Break Walk on Saturday 11/25. Any registrations after 11/22/23 are not guaranteed shirts. We hope to have enough for all participants, please check after the race for leftover shirts. 

Get ready to lace up your shoes and join Mind and Wellness Foundation (MAWF) on Saturday, November 25 for our 2nd annual flagship event 2023 Mental Break 2k/5k and Virtual Walk'.    Whether you prefer to walk in person or virtually, as an individual or as part of a team, this event is for everyone who believes in the power of mental health and wellness.

 

The purpose of the '2023 Mental Break 2K/5K' and Virtual Walk' is to garner awareness for barriers surrounding access to mental health care, including lack of knowledge and access to providers, insurance, and financial limitations, among other challenges that young men and women in the U.S. experience, particularly those in communities of color. 

 

Not only will you be supporting a worthy cause, but you will also have the opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals who share your passion for mental wellness. The Foundation Walk is a chance to come together as a community, celebrate our collective efforts, and inspire each other to continue advocating for mental health.

This is an untimed event


Race Location:

Browns Chapel Park
1686 Browns Chapel Rd
Reston, VA 20194

The Mental Break Run/Walk is a family friendly; wheelchair and strollers are welcome. But, please use caution as the paved running trail is fairly narrow. 


Saturday, November 25, starting at 8:30 am.

Registration fee:
5K Untimed Run/Walk: $50 through Friday, November 24, then $55 on Race Day
2K Untimed Walk: $50 through Friday, November 24, then $55 on Race Day
Virtual Walk: $56 through Race Day


Online registration will close on Thursday, November 23 at 8:00 pm 

Be sure to register by October 16 to be guaranteed a shirt!


Packet pick up will be =PR= Reston Store on Friday, November 24 from 1:00-5:00 pm. Then at Browns Chapel on Saturday, starting at 7:15 am. 

Visit our website or reach out to us for more information on how to register and participate. Together, we can make a lasting impact on mental health and wellness. We look forward to seeing you there!

  • Funds raised from the walk will be used to achieve our mission of supporting young people and providing education, tools and resources to prioritize their mental health.
  • Suicide is the third leading cause of death for teens and young adults, ages 15-24 (SAVE, 2021).
  • 25.5% of adults ages 18-24 reported having seriously considered suicide in the past month. This is a higher percentage than any other adult age group (CDC, 2020).
  • Suicide is the second leading cause of death in Black children aged 10-14, and the third leading cause of death in Black adolescents aged 15-19 (National Institute of Mental Health, 2019). 
  • We strive to serve as a beacon, creating a new path that changes the way mental health is recognized, discussed, supported, and cared for in all communities.
We welcome and look forward to our 2023 Mental Break Sponsors!



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In Kind Sponsors