Spark the Conversation 5K 2024

Event Details

The Spark the Conversation 5K is a great race day experience and supports a mission to promote mental health awareness among teens and young adults. The race takes place at the 5k course of one of the top high school cross country programs in the state, winding through the woods around the campus of Marist School, finishing on the lower fields by Nancy Creek.

Your support goes to Heads up for Harry, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping young adults affected by mental illness, and their loved ones, find the resources and support they need. The organization, started in 2018, works with local schools and other organizations to share a message with young adults about how to talk openly about mental health, mental illness, and how to support each other in our mental health journeys.

You will also have the opportunity to fundraise for Heads Up for Harry as a participant in the race, securing sponsors to support you as you race. Free T shirt with registration. Must be registered by November 28th to be guaranteed a T-shirt. Rain or shine, no refunds.

Race Day Schedule

• 7:30am: Registration and Packet pick up
• 8:15am: Line up at THE START
• 8:25am: Welcome
• 8:30am: START TIME

Parking

Parking will be available at the on-campus parking lot directly adjacent to the race starting location. When you come into campus, continue straight while the fields are on your right. Parking lot will be towards the back of campus past main buildings.

Bib and Shirt Pickup

Race bibs will be available near the parking lot and adjacent to the starting point before the race, starting at 7:30am. Tshirts, water, and snacks will be available post-race near the finishing line.

Other Notes

Unfortunately, due to campus rules, dogs are not allowed on the 5k course. Families welcome. Strollers are unlikely workable due to this being a grass / woods trail and NOT A PAVED ROAD. Day of walk ups will be allowed but not guaranteed a t-shirt.

Free Entry

10 year olds and under can enter for free.