On April 22, the “Color Me Healthy: Brain Health 5k Color Run” kicks off at UVA Wise after a four-year hiatus. The event hasn’t been able to reconvene since its debut in the spring of 2019, when just over $1,000 dollars was raised by participating students and community members for mental health-related expenses. Now, UVA Wise and co-sponsor Frontier Health Prevention Services are proud to announce its return.
All runners and walkers are invited to join the event. Registration is available on-campus at 9 a.m. on the day of the event, outside of the Slemp Student Center. The race starts at 11 a.m., and the entry fee is $20.
Runners will be provided a white Color Me Healthy t-shirt to wear while running through the College’s scenic campus. At each kilometer mark, runners will be doused with non-toxic, food-grade colored powder and will end the race completely covered in a rainbow of color.
“I’m excited for this event to resume at UVA Wise because it’s a great opportunity to come together as a community to raise money and awareness for mental wellness while having loads of fun,” says Sara Schill, director of UVA Wise counseling center.
Proceeds of the race will go towards financial support for mental health-related needs for services beyond what the UVA Wise Counseling Center offers.
Register online at: https://tinyurl.com/UVAWiseColorRun.