Third Annual PWC 5K Walk for Mental Health Awareness

Prince William County Third Annual 5K Walk for Mental Health Awareness

Sunday, Oct. 15
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Prince William Forest Park
18170 Park Entrance Rd. 
Triangle, VA 22172

Together we can end the stigma of Mental Health. This race is all about self-care. We will Reset, Refocus, and Renew our body and mind.

Prince William County wants to educate, advocate and dispel myths and stigma around mental illness. Take out your running or walking shoes and join us in this county-wide event.

There will be two picturesque and scenic loops (Laurel Loop and South Valley Trails) mostly dirt and some sandy terrain at Prince William County Forest Park with the option for a rigorous or easy path and plenty of exits along the way.

Connect with:
Prince William County Area Agency on Aging
Prince William County Community Services
Prince William County Human Rights Commission 
And other community health organizations and programs that will be sharing resources to inform and assist those in need as well as personal testimonies.

Food vendors, music with DJ Harvey Lee, a special dance performance by Capriece Piper and the Divine Inspirations Center for the Arts (DICA) students and other fun activities will also be part of this event. There will be something for everyone.

Dynamic and inspirational speakers include:

Benita Fitzgerald-Mosley (Track and Field Olympic Gold Medalist, Non-Profit CEO, and former resident of Prince William County)

RADM Matthew Kleiman (Assistant U.S. Surgeon General and is the Senior Uniformed behavioral health Official in the US Public Health Service)

GiGi McMillan (Founder, Chief creative officer, thriving survivor, author, speaker, change agent, life-coach, holistic trainer, executive and personal presence expert, program developer).

Frances Barr (Adjunct for Combat Veterans Alumni Association)

More to be added as they are confirmed.

Visit https://bit.ly/pwc-5kwalk-October to register, volunteer or sign up to be a vendor.