Using Our Voices Mental Health Run - New Hyde Park
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Using Our Voices Mental Health Run Series - New Hyde Park
The fourth annual student-led Using Our Voices Mental Health Run Series takes place in New Hyde Park as one of four district events on Long Island. The series is planned and run entirely by students and now includes the districts Patchogue-Medford, North Babylon, Connetquot, and New Hyde Park.
Funds from the series support students across Long Island by providing counseling opportunities and resources. The event promotes messages about reducing stress and anxiety, building relationships, and supporting mental and physical health through movement. It also supports student civic engagement related to the NYS Seal of Civic Readiness.
Event formats include:
- 5k competitive
- 1 mile run walk non competitive
- Kids Run maximum age 10
- Using Our Voices Race Series entry for all four races
The series includes an untimed Unified Fun Run for individuals with and without disabilities to promote social inclusion through sports. Race day features packet pickup on site, participant raffles, and giveaways. Awards include custom medals for the top three overall finishers in male, female, and non binary divisions, plus three overall winners in five year age groups from 10 and under through 80 plus.
Students on Long Island may participate for free with a code provided by the organizers. All proceeds benefit mental health organizations that work directly with youth. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
