Love & Lean Walk/Run for Mental Health
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10th Annual Love & Lean Walk/Run for Mental Health
The Love & Lean Walk/Run for Mental Health takes place in Zeeland, Michigan, and focuses on raising awareness for suicide prevention and mental fitness. This event commemorates the 10th anniversary of its founding and serves to reduce world-wide shame surrounding mental illness by encouraging individuals to seek appropriate help. The gathering point is the south side of the parking lot at the Zeeland High School Stadium.
Participants can choose from several event distances and formats:
- 5K Walk/Run
- 1.5 Mile Walk
- Virtual Walk/Run
The course is located primarily on sidewalks, bike paths, and trails through local wetlands. The 5K Walk/Run is the only distance that includes chip timing. Along the route, participants will find memorial pictures, encouraging signs, and sidewalk chalk inspiration. A unique "story path" features enlarged pages from the children's book The Rabbit Listened. The local combined 7th-grade band provides musical motivation near the finish line.
The event is open to individuals and teams representing various organizations or groups. Pets are permitted on the course, provided they line up behind the running group. Net proceeds from registration fees are distributed among several mental health organizations, including the Mental Health Foundation of West Michigan. Optional early packet pick-up is available at Haven Church the evening before the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
