First Responders Suicide Prevention 5K

🏃‍♂️ First Responders Suicide Prevention 5K

RELIF a nonprofit organization, in collaboration with Next Step Counseling, LLC is proud to announce its 3rd annual First Responders 5k run/walk. A fun-filled event for the entire family, celebrating the mental health and wellness of first responders. Held consecutively with National Law Enforcement Suicide Awareness Day, this signature event promotes a trifecta of mental health, physical wellness, and community policing.

🎉 Event Highlights

• Live Entertainment: Guests can expect engaging performances throughout the event.
• Mental Health Fair: Connect with experts focused on mental wellness.
• Expert Fitness Instruction: Learn from professionals dedicated to physical health.
• Support Local Heroes: Event proceeds support training and counseling for first responders and their families.

☔ Event Details

Our event is rain or shine, and will only transition to virtual option if concerns of unsafe conditions arise. This event is non-refundable as all proceeds are given to an important cause. Race day registration is offered via cashless payment options only.

Registration includes: pre/post race snacks and a race shirt. Race shirt is guaranteed if registered by September 22, 2024.

❓ Race FAQ

• T-shirt Guarantee: All participants receive a commemorative T-shirt if registration is completed by the 24th of August.
• Group Warm Up: Participants will engage in a group warm up/stretch before the start of the race.
• Walking Etiquette: Walkers are encouraged to walk to the right, allowing runners to pass on the left.
• Timed Bibs: Available to those who wish to have their run timed.

🗓️ Race Day Schedule

7:00 a.m. | Strong Rock Parking Lot opens
7:45 a.m. | Race # Pickup Begins – Ticket booth at the football stadium
8:15 a.m. | Race # Pickup Closes
8:15 am | Warm up begins
8:30 a.m. | Race participants gather at the start line
8:35 a.m. | Official Race Start
10:00 a.m. | Finish of Race
10:15 a.m. | Pick up race packs/visit community partners
11:45 a.m. | Wrap up

📜 Race Rules

• Check-In: All participants must show a government-issued photo ID that matches the registered participant’s name upon check-in.
• Race Bibs: RACE bibs may not be sold, given away or used by any person other than the registered individual.
• Course Compliance: All participants must always stay on the officially designated 5K course.
• Prohibited Items: No guns or weapons of any kind are allowed on the property.

🦠 COVID-19 Protocols

• Health Screening: Anyone exhibiting signs of COVID-19 will not be allowed to participate in the RACE.
• Face Masks: Wearing a face mask is optional.
• Social Distancing: Participants are encouraged to use their own judgement regarding social distancing.
• Hand Sanitizing: Participants are encouraged to hand sanitize often throughout the event.

🚗 Transportation & Parking

• Parking: Participants will park in the gravel parking lot behind the football stadium.
• Public Transport: This location is not accessible with public transportation.
• No Provided Transport: Transportation is not provided to attend this RACE.

💻 Virtual Race

• Convenience: For those unable to participate in person, the virtual option allows you to run or walk anytime and anywhere.
• Submission: You can submit your virtual race results and photos via the race registration website.

NOTE: Staff will not be available via phone or e-mail on the morning of the RACE to answer questions. Please resolve any issues or questions you have before race day.

For more information, visit the official race page.