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Race for Recovery & Walk for Awareness

Well, the Walk & Run are completed. Many thanks to all who made this all possible — the runners, the walkers, the volunteers, the board members and the committee. Our inaugural 5K Race for Recovery was a certified race with timing by Metro Milers Running Club. Racing results can be found by clicking on MetroMilers website: www.metromilers.com

Course Certified by FLEET FEET Sports.

  • Costumes
  • Contests
  • Picture with the Wier Llamas ($5)
  • Ask the Doctor/Therapist
  • Display Booths
  • Certified Race
  • Ballooninaries
  • T-Shirts
  • Family Friendly
  • Memory Pictures
  • Local Coupons
  • Prizes
  • Team Building Opportunity
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NAMI SWI Walk for Mental HealthNAMI SWI Race for RecoveryNAMI SWI Runners on Levee

Mark O'Brien placed first in the overall race category. We also had winners determined by age group.* 

*Racing results can be found by clicking on MetroMilers website: www.metromilers.com.

We had many firsts for this event:

  • First time 5K
  • First time in Alton
  • First time committee used
  • First time $20K cleared
  • First time over 350 walkers/runners
  • First time 100% board participation
  • First time with teams
  • First time reporter AND photographer present during walk/run
  • First time for Ballooninaries in honor or in memory of someone who has/had a mental health condition

Course Map

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View Interactive Map on MapMyRun.com

Time & Location

Russell Commons Park

Alton, Illinois

 

Walk Up Registration Begins
at 8:00 AM

 

5K Run Begins at 9:00 AM

 

Walk Begins at 9:30 AM

 

 

Fees:

Single Runner $25*

 

Single Walker $15**

 

Teams:

Corporate or Family

Minimum

6 Runners/Walkers

Quite a number of our participants were nursing and social work students who came to us as a result of speaking engagements. Mark Rudoplph, our Executive Director, regularly meets with nursing students at the office and explains about all things NAMI. Many of us touch other groups by being NAMI's information resource.

Visit the website for NAMI SWI: namiswi.org

NAMI Southwestern Illinois is a 501(c)(3) Not for Profit Organization. Donations are tax deductible to the full extent allowed by law. NAMI SWI, affiliates, volunteers and employees are not responsible for any injuries incurred during the walk/run. We recommend seeing a physician before starting or participating in any physical activity.