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Warrior Run Loops Mariemont Again on October 14
The Warrior Run: The Race for Life 5K will be held in Mariemont, Saturday, October 14, starting at 5:15 p.m.
The Warrior Run: The Race for Life is a USATF-sanctioned 5K race that also includes an untimed one-mile walk and Kids’ Fun Run. The race starts and finishes at the Bell Tower at Dogwood Park and winds through the tree-lined streets of the Village. The race is followed by a night of music, kids’ games, and amazing food.
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Established in 2010, the race honors 1N5 founder and executive director Nancy Eigel-Miller’s late husband, Jim Miller, who died by suicide in 2008. The name 1N5 reflects the statistic that one in five teens and adults suffer from mental illness. 1N5 is a non-profit organization with a mission to prevent suicide by erasing the stigma of mental illness and promoting optimal mental wellness.
Hospital Medical Center. In addition, 1N5 is working directly with 125 local schools and 6 universities to provide customized, evidence-based mental health education programs. Working with community partners allows 1N5 to reach even more people across the area to reduce stigma and provide mental health education.
Money raised through the Warrior Run helps support Adapt for Life, a mental health and well-being program designed for students in grades K-12 and provided in partnership with Cincinnati Children’s
Participating in the Warrior Run as a runner, walker, volunteer, donor, or sponsor helps 1N5 STOP the stigma and START the conversation about mental health. Together, we can make a lasting impact on our community.
Visit Warrior Run on the 1N5.org website for more information and to register as an individual or team.