NCPD's 4rd Annual S.O.S 5K

🏃‍♂️ NCPD's 4th Annual S.O.S 5K

On 10/19/2024 NCPD will be holding its 4rd annual 5k race. The goal of this run will again be to raise money and awareness for suicide prevention. As you may not be aware, every 11 minutes someone takes their own life in the United States and every 40 seconds a life is lost by suicide worldwide. Sadly, our heroes who stand to protect our communities die by suicide at a rate which is twice that as the general public. This goes to show that this is a crisis that affects us all.

• Statistical Insight: Suicide show’s no prejudice and is the 10th leading cause of death in adults and is the 2nd leading cause of death in adolescents.
• Community Impact: Our law enforcement officers are at risk of suicide twice that of other members of our community, and every day we lose 22 veterans to suicide.
• Collective Effort: Together we believe we can make an impact in reducing the stigma related to suicide and help those who suffer in silence.

🏋️‍♀️ Optional Bench Press Challenge

In a way to symbolize our hopes in helping to “lift” people up in their time of need, we have set up a secondary part to this race which is TOTALLY OPTIONAL. With the help of Fitness 1440 located at 58 Glocker Way, Pottstown, we are giving everyone who registers an opportunity to shave time off of their total 5K time by lifting some weights.

• Challenge Details: Each person will be given 40 seconds to complete as many bench presses as possible.
• Time Reduction: The racer will reduce their total 5K race time by 22 seconds for each bench press completed.
• Weight Standards: Men will bench 100% of their body weight and females, 50% of their body weight.
• Registration Requirement: To complete the bench press portion, you must first register and then go to Fitness 1440 between 10/14 and 10/18 between the hours of 9:30 am and 7:00 pm.

👶 Kids Fun Run and Walk/Roll Event

There will also be a fun run for the kids as well as a walk/roll event for those who cannot complete a 5k run.

🏞️ Course Information

COURSE: This is a ‘lollipop’ course on the slightly rolling, scenic roads of North Coventry Twp.

💵 Entry Fees

ENTRY: $25 pre-registration fee through October 07th, 2024 at 12pm, $30.00 after and day of race. Pre-registration entry by 10/07/2024 at noon includes a tech T-shirt and NCPD swag. Limited quantity and sizes available day of race!

🗓️ Registration Details

REGISTRATION: Bib pick up and day of registration opens at 7:45 am and closes at 8:45! The mile walk/roll will start right after the 5K race begins.

🤝 Community and Awareness

We are looking to come together and spread the word of suicide prevention and help push forward and show we are all in this together. By breaking the stigma related to mental health issues and providing a safe way to discuss and offer assistance to people who are suffering, we can help make a positive impact in the prevention of suicide.

🏁 Event Location

During this run, the NCPD is planning to utilize NORCO Elementary grounds for the start and finish of the race. We plan to have assets from our community, who provide resources in suicide prevention attend the event and provide resources to our community. A portion of the proceeds will go directly to an agency or agencies who promote suicide prevention.

🎗️ Donations and Memorabilia

NCPD is also accepting donations to this event if you cannot race which will go towards our goals! Donations will be accepted if you would like to donate additionally to our cause. If you want to make a donation in the memory of someone you are running for, we will provide a pin where you can add the name of the individual you are running for which can be attached to your shirt and stay with you throughout the race. We look forward to seeing you all there and help with this noble cause.

📅 Important Reminder

All racers must be checked in no later than 8:45 on 10/19/2024.

🌐 Learn More

For more details, visit our registration page.