Place
281 Phelps Ln
North Babylon, NY US 11703
Description
The student led "Using Our Voices" Mental Health Run Series was created by Center Moriches & North Babylon Student Leaders as a follow-up to PS I Love You Day. This event is grounded in the belief that students should be part of the change process, with genuine inclusivity achieved through active student engagement. It has now grown to include four districts: Center Moriches, North Babylon, Connetquot, and Patchogue-Medford.
Last year, we raised $20,000 and had over 700 students participated—completely free of charge. The funds supported students across Long Island by providing counseling opportunities and giving them the platform to display leadership, collaborate with peers from other districts, and contribute to an important cause.
The event is designed and executed entirely by students, who are involved in every aspect, from planning to race day logistics. The goal is to share crucial messages about reducing stress and anxiety, building relationships, and supporting mental and physical health through movement. This initiative also empowers students to work toward the NYS Seal of Civic Readiness by fostering civic engagement and community-mindedness.
By supporting this series, you help students across the island unite for a cause that matters—promoting mental health and wellness. All proceeds benefit mental health organizations that work directly with our youth, amplifying the positive impact of this event.
Together, with the help of North Babylon, Connetquot, and now Patchogue-Medford, we are excited to make this year's event even better! Join us in supporting this one-of-a-kind, student-led event series—where students use their voices, have fun, and build a network of positivity across Long Island.
When kids are empowered, magical things happen!
Race Directors/School Contact for the Series:
North Babylon: Meghan Kelly, mkelly@northbabylonschools.org
Center Moriches: Katy Forman, kforman@cmschools.org Connetquot: Lauren Neckin, lneckin@ccsdli.org
Pat-Med: Thomas Piccirillo TPiccirillo@pmschools.org, Danielle Steinberg dsteinberg@pmschools.org
Race Contact Info
If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.
Giveaway
Course
Raffles
Any participant is eligible for our race raffles! We will have some great prizes at all three races!
Local businesses in the communities are welcome to not only sponsor, but to donate items to be raffled.
Join the fun and win great prizes!
Packet Pick-Up
Day of Race packet pick up only at race location
Awards
Custom Medal's to the top 3 male, female, non-binary overall finishers, plus the 3 over all winners in 5-year age groups from 10 and under, to 80+.
Top overall finishers will receive AMAZING GIFT CARDS and PRIZES
Spread the Word & Get Social
Spread the news and be a part of our first ever student-led run series! Students on Long Island RACE FOR FREE! Please contact the race directors on this page for the code.
#5kUsingOurVoices #mentalhealthrunseries2024
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Sponsor Opportunities
Please review the following ways in which your business can participate. As this race is FREE for all students to promote physical activity for mental health coping skills and awareness, we need the community to band together and support our youth. This year we are now a non-profit as well! Sponsors are truly appreciated at this series to cover the cost of our youth.
Sponsors are welcome and encouraged to put advertising material in the race day handouts or offer other incentives that may benefit their business. All sponsors will be featured heavily on our website, registration page, social media pages and “Thank You” board at the event itself.
Gift Card ($50.00)
Water stops sponsor ($100.00)
Non-Monetary Donation (Raffle Prize, Water, Post-Race Food, etc.)
Please make checks payable to the Using Our Voices Mental Health Run Series and mail to PO Box 785 Sayville, NY 11782
Gold Level Sponsor: $5,000
Company logo on all registration websites, race communication, plus large signage at each event. “Presented by” tagline on all Using our Voices Mental Health Run Series communications.
Silver Sponsor: $3,000
Company logo on all registration websites, race communications, plus large signage at each event. A prominent sponsor sign with company logo at one water stop on racecourse.
Silver Sponsor: $1,000
One (1) 10 ft. x 10ft. Event Tent Space on day of race, & logo signage on course.
Bronze Sponsor: $500
Logo placement on Using Our Voices registration page & emails and logo signage on course.
TO DONATE, CONTACT COURTNEY AT SAYVILLE RUNNING COMPANY
631-589-5700, COURTNEY@SAYVILLERUNNING.COM
Using Our Voices Run Series
Center Moriches- March 15th, 2025
Patchogue-Medford- April 6th, 2025
North Babylon- May 4th, 2025
Connetquot - May 18th, 2025
Untimed Unified Fun Run
New this year to the race series is the untimed Unified Fun Run!
This untimed 1-mile fun run is for individuals with and without disabilities to participate together in order to promote social inclusion through sports. All athletes are rewarded for success than individual performance.
