NAMI DuPage is holding the 24th Annual Run for the Mind on Sep. 21, 2013 to increase awareness about mental illness and raise funds to support education and 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

MapQuest directions to Danada Forest Preserve

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

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

All by mail registration should be postmarked by Friday, Sep. 14.

Registrants by mail/internet need to pick up t-shirts and race packets on race day a half 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 Members (see below)

ALL Participants with pledges must register and deliver pledges onsite before the Run/ Walk or by mail to our office by Friday, Sep. 16. Prizes will be awarded 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 run. Baby joggers and dogs are permitted in the walk.

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