Accept Zero Run, Walk, and Virtual 5K

🏃‍♂️ What is Accept Zero About?

• Purpose: This event will open the opportunity to acknowledge the reality of suicide, honor those that we've lost, honor those that have survived, encourage dialogue and conversation, and begin to shift the culture, perceptions and beliefs regarding suicide.
• Message: Together, we can spread the message that suicide is preventable and the support is out there. Let us take the pledge to accept zero! #AcceptZero
• Funding: Money raised from this event is used for increased training and education throughout the community on suicide through free Question, Persuade, Response (QPR) trainings to businesses, churches, schools, and individuals.
• Support: Additionally, funds will also be available to those individuals who may be experiencing thoughts to end their life so that they can seek support and treatment without the additional worry about finances.

🏁 Race Details:

• Accept Zero 5k: Ages 5 and up to be timed runner/walker. Swag bags to include race day t-shirt (shirt not guaranteed after March 21st!) and Accept Zero wrist bands.
• Youth Fun Run: (Ages 12 and under) – 8:30am - Join Kansas City Chief's mascot KC WOLF for an exciting dash to the finish with our Youth Fun Run. Every child to cross the finish line will receive a medal and a high five!
• Virtual Race: Enjoy the convenience of running the race any day or time and on whatever course you desire. Then, simply upload your results to the site.
• Teams of 4 or more: Recruit some friends! The first 3 members will pay full price until the 4th member registers, benefitting from a $5 refund.

🏅 Awards:

• Overall Finishers: A monetary gift will be awarded to the top overall male and female finishers.
• Participation Medals: All participants at both the 5k and Fun Run will receive medals.
• Custom Medals: Given to the Top 3 female and Top 3 male finishers in each age category.
• Distribution: Age group winner medals will be distributed at the event: please stick around until race times are posted to receive your age group medal.

❓ What Happens if We Cannot Hold This Event Live?

• Public Health Concerns: If public health reasons prohibit us from holding this event, we would review our option to move it to a later date in 2025.
• Registration: All registrations would move forward to that event if it were rescheduled.

📦 Packet Pick-up:

• Date & Time: April 25th from 2:00pm - 4:00pm at Comprehensive Mental Health Services (17844 East 23rd St S, Independence, MO 64057).
• Additional Pick-up: April 25th from 5:00pm - 7:00pm at KC Running Company Store (200 East 135th Street KC MO 64145)
• Race Day: Packet pick-up is from 7:30 – 8:45am on race morning.
• Pets: No pets allowed. We are sorry, this is a City of Independence stipulation for these events.

For more information, visit the official race page: Accept Zero 5K Run, Walk, and Virtual.