Event Description
The Mental Health Awareness 5k takes place at Rolla Lions Club Den & Park. This race takes place at the peak of springtime in mid April. You will find yourself immersed by greenery and on a relatively flat course, not encountering many hills. You will start your route at the park itself, then continue onto the Acorn Trail. Once you're on the trail, you will be running near peaceful neighborhoods and Lions Club Drive, a fairly calm road. After you leave the trail, you will run back to the park to continue onto a very scenic loop around the park's lake and then end up right where you started. During the four times that you will need to cross the road, there will be precautions taken in order to ensure your safety as you do so.
The initial $25.00 registration fee will go to the Mental Health Organization, Prevention Consultants of Missouri. They are a non-profit organization that specializes in counseling, mentorship, and offers many other programs. This organization is also very involved in our ocmmunity and has partnered with Rolla Public Schools in order to partner mentors with children who need it. Register today and run for a good cause!
Event details and schedule
Event schedule:
- Packet pickup starts at 7a.m. and ends at 7:50a.m.
- Race starts at 8a.m. and course is open from 8a.m.-10a.m.
- Certificates will be given for those who come in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place (for each age group). These will be given as you finish.
Course Info:
- Course will begin at Lions Club park and then crossover onto the Acorn Trail. After the Acron Trail, you cross the street to continue on Lions Club Drive for a straight shot back to the park. Once you reach the park, your last journey is a loop around the lake to finish where you started.
Parking info:
- You will need to park your cars or any form of transportation in the grass lot in front of the pavilions.
Waivers:
- Waivers will need to be signed prior to running the race. This will be available to complete during the scheduled packet pickup time.
Extra Information:
- During packet pick-up time you will be provided with a go-bag. The go-bag will include a few snacks and some water for your run, along with a T-shirt if you purchased one.
