Events
Talk 2 Me 5K Run/Walk
Talk 2 Me Honorary Chair's Team Steven In Person and Virtual Sign Up press here!
Talk 2 Me Virtual 5K
Talk 2 Me Cotton Candy Kids Run .4 mile free if without race shirt and all under 3
Empowering People to Connect, Heal, and Thrive
The prescription for a healthier mental outlook is Physical Activity. exercise is essential for a healthier, positive mental perspective. This event will draw attention and help to reduce the stigma of seeking help for our mental health. Coping skills, including physical exercise, community involvement, volunteering, and connectedness to others, are proven to improve mental/physical health and prevent self-harm. Join us as we empower our community to connect, heal, and thrive.
When you sign up you will also be entered in our incredible Chiefs Ticket Raffle
Everyone who enters for a limited time will be entered in a drawing for 2 tickets to the December 8, 2024 Chiefs game, $50 Magiannos gift card, 6 cookie company cookies, and a yeti tumbler.
Additional tickets can be purchased for $10. You may use our certified Charity Venmo: Talk2me2. The last four are 4900. Please add chiefs raffle raffle in the notes. We will respond with your ticket numbers.
· Friday, Nov. 29 Packet Pickup: Talk2Me
Packet Pickup: Country Club Bank, located at 135th and Briar in Leawood, KS, on Friday, November 29, 2024.
We will have packets in the first-floor conference room of the bank from 3-5 pm
Bank doors lock promptly at 5, so plan accordingly. I can't wait to see everyone there:)
· DAY - OF RUN PACKET PICKUP AND REGISTRATION Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, from 8 a.m. until the race begins at Shawnee Mission Park
Thank you very much for your participation :)
As Always, we will have some fantastic swag for our overall first place male and female finisher
We hope you will run fast and win!
It's entirely likely we will have Chiefs items !
Awesome Swag - we will do our best to get you correct shirt sizes.
After Nov. 10 we will have limited sizes available
Just added to our swag :
1. Chiefs item and/or gift card for top male and female finisher.
2. Our Crazy soft and beautifully printed Talk 2 Me Race shirt- this will become a favorite in any closet
3. One free raffle ticket for each entry for a limited time
4. Blue chip cookie for each finisher
5. Trophy or Medal for Male and Female top finishers: first, second, and third place for all age divisions
6. Ribbons for Tots run and treats :)
Cotton Candy Kids
Talk 2 Me believes kids are a huge priority for our mental and physical health initiatives. It's important for kids to start healthy habits early in life.
To join this kids group, who will be running a shorter distance of .643 K from the start line to Mission Rd. and back, press Register on the Cotton Candy Kids event.
All participants registered under Cotton Candy Kids receive a custom t shirt, finisher ribbons, and treats :)
Thank you, kids and parents!
Give, Serve, Love, Volunteer
Swag Swag Swag - We love to spoil our volunteers with swag because we are so grateful for you.
We absolutely need you to make our 5K a success.
Please use the sign up genius:
Thank you for signing up :)
Trophy Please, Overall male and female and Age Group Awards- not actual size :)
Age group medals or trophies
First, Second, and Third place for Males and Females in all categories:
5-6 yr., 7-11yr., 12-19yr, 20-29yr, 30-39yr, 40-49yr, 50-59yr, 60 plus
Awesome super soft t-shirts
Cookies from Blue Chip
Refreshments
Grab your friends and family so you will not miss this one :)
FREE KIDS DASH ON THE LAWN :) WITH AMAZING COOKIES AT THE FINISH
OVERALL FEMALE WINNER AWARD
OVERALL MALE WINNER AWARD
All Registrants will be entered to win a 3 month membership to Homestead Country Club
.· Customized Bib that honors a loved one.
· Grab a kindness rock to keep or share- while supplies last :)
Place
W 79th St, Shawnee, KS 66219
Race Website
Additional race information can be found at http://www.talk-2me.com.
Description
About Talk to Me:
Talk2Me is a 501c3 whose mission is to empower people to connect, heal, and thrive in our schools and communities. We provide education, an open sharing platform, and an action and accountability plan to connect individuals with safe help. We offer counseling grants to those in need. Many who come to us are suffering from addictions and mental illness. We also provide grants to women and young people to advance their education, careers, and faith development. We added the Talk 2 Me Mental Health Advocacy Scholarship in 2022, funding rising first-year college students committed to mental and physical health.
LOCATION:
Shawnee Mission Park shelter 1
Race Contact Info
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SAFETY GUIDELINES
Safety Guidelines:
Please refrain from attending if you have any symptoms of Covid or flu.of these symptoms:
Runners grouped according to pace.
· Hand sanitizer will be available at packet pickup,
· No portable toilets you may use real restrooms :)
Directions
Shawnee Mission Park Shelter 1
W 79th St, Shawnee, KS 66219
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