Run for the Mind 2011

Saturday, September 24, 2011
5K Run and 5K Walk

NAMI DuPage is holding the 23nd annual Run for the Mind on September, 24th 2011 to increase awareness about mental illness and raise funds to support education and support programs for people with mental illness and their families. Individuals or teams can register for the 5K Run or 5K walk. There will be refreshments, educational materials, race times and awards for top male and female finishers in different age categories. The Run for the Mind is a CARA certified race.

Participate in the run/walk, fundraise for NAMI DuPage or sponsor a friend and help:

1. Broaden public awareness of neurological brain disorders
2. Raise funds which support programs and services for families touched by mental illness

3. Reduce the stigma associated with mental illnesses

Go to: FirstGiving

 

On the First Giving website you will be able to register for our Run/Walk and create a fundrasing page!

 

If you are having trouble with understanding how to register or create a fundrasinig page please visit here for a tutorial.

Here is pdf form for you to print out if you want to collect pledges manually PDF.

 

 

Location:

Danada Forest Preserve Entrance
3S580 Naperville Road
Wheaton, IL 60187

Registration on race day: 7:30 a.m. – 8:45 a.m for 9:00am 5K run or walk.

Pre-Register:
1) Check or Money Order to:
NAMI of DuPage County
2100 Manchester Road
Building B, Suite 925
Wheaton, IL 60187

2) In Person:
Friday September 23 at Starbucks, Town Square, Wheaton.

All by mail/internet registration should be postmarked by Friday Sept 16.
Registrants by mail/internet need to pick up t-shirts and race packet on race day half an hour before starting time.

Entry Fee Runners & Walkers

$25 Internet Registration  (waived with $150 dollars in pledges)

$25 Mail In Registration  (waived with $150 dollars in pledges)

$30 Race Day Donation (waived with $150 dollars in pledges)

$4 Discount for CARA (see below) Members

ALL Participants with pledges must register and deliver pledges onsite before the Run/ Walk or by mail to our office by Friday Sept. 16.
Prizes given for pledge leaders.

Awards:
Trophies are awarded to the top two male and female runners in the following categories:
14 & under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & over.

Note: Baby Joggers, skates and dogs are not allowed in the 5K or 10K runs. Baby joggers and dogs are permitted in the walk.

MapQuest directions to Danada Forest Preserve

To see more information about CARA Certification click the following link: CARA Information.