Talk 2 Me 5K Run/Walk At Shawnee Mission Park Shelter 1

Race Info

Join us on a beautiful course for a meaningful cause Talk 2 Me 5K Run/Walk.

Empowering People to Connect, Heal, and Thrive - The prescription for a healthier mental outlook is Physical Activity. Exercise is essential for a healthier, positive mental perspective. This event will draw attention and help to reduce the stigma of seeking help for our mental health. Coping skills, including physical exercise, community involvement, volunteering, and connectedness to others, are proven to improve mental/physical health and prevent self-harm. Join us as we empower our community to connect, heal, and thrive.

When you sign up you will also be entered in our incredible Chiefs Ticket Raffle - Everyone who enters for a limited time will be entered in a drawing for 2 tickets to the December 8, 2024 Chiefs game, $50 Magiannos gift card, 6 cookie company cookies, and a yeti tumbler. Additional tickets can be purchased for $10.

You may use our certified Charity Venmo: Talk2me2. The last four are 4900. Please add chiefs raffle raffle in the notes. We will respond with your ticket numbers.

Packet Pickup

• Friday, Nov. 29 Packet Pickup: Talk2Me Packet Pickup: Country Club Bank, located at 135th and Briar in Leawood, KS, on Friday, November 29, 2024. We will have packets in the first-floor conference room of the bank from 3-5 pm.
• DAY - OF RUN PACKET PICKUP AND REGISTRATION Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, from 8 a.m. until the race begins at Shawnee Mission Park.

Awards and Swag

Awesome super soft t-shirts, Cookies from Blue Chip Refreshments, Trophy or Medal for Male and Female top finishers: first, second, and third place for all age divisions. Ribbons for Tots run and treats.

Cotton Candy Kids

Talk 2 Me believes kids are a huge priority for our mental and physical health initiatives. It's important for kids to start healthy habits early in life. To join this kids group, who will be running a shorter distance of .643 K from the start line to Mission Rd. and back, press Register on the Cotton Candy Kids event. All participants registered under Cotton Candy Kids receive a custom t shirt, finisher ribbons, and treats :)

Volunteer

Swag Swag Swag - We love to spoil our volunteers with swag because we are so grateful for you. Please use the sign up genius link above :)

Location

Shawnee Mission Park Shelter 1 W 79th St, Shawnee, KS 66219

Race Website

Additional race information can be found at http://www.talk-2me.com.

About Talk to Me

Talk2Me is a 501c3 whose mission is to empower people to connect, heal, and thrive in our schools and communities. We provide education, an open sharing platform, and an action and accountability plan to connect individuals with safe help. We offer counseling grants to those in need. Many who come to us are suffering from addictions and mental illness. We also provide grants to women and young people to advance their education, careers, and faith development. We added the Talk 2 Me Mental Health Advocacy Scholarship in 2022, funding rising first-year college students committed to mental and physical health.