Events
Place
1001 Blanton Avenue
Richmond, VA US 23221
Description
The Dominion Payroll SpeakUp5k is our flagship community event and the biggest celebration of mental health. The SpeakUp5k is Cameron's design. Full of fun zones, music, bubbles, and loads of inspiration- it is more than a race. It is an experience! Join us and “SpeakUp” for teen mental health.
Race Day Information
Date: Saturday, October 3rd at 9:00am
Location: Byrd Park (1001 Blanton Avenue)
Parking: Please use the Dogwood Dell lot located next to The Carillon. If possible, carpool with members of your family and/or team! We recommend arriving early.
Race Start: 9:00am, please arrive early to line up at the starting line. You won't want to miss the opening remarks.
Bag Check: Secure your belongings and enjoy the race without worry! Bag check will open at 8:00am.
Team Meet Up Areas: Look for the balloons when you arrive. You can meet up with your team in areas designated by your team name. Example: Team 'SpeakUp for teen mental health' will meet in the team area labeled Team Name starting with S-Z. If you need assistance please stop by the Information Tent!
Starting Corrals: Participants will line up by mile pace, volunteers will be holding up signs with mile pace at the start area. Walkers and walkers pushing baby strollers please look for the 'Walkers' signs.
Post Race Party Area: Enjoy snacks, water, music, vendors and more!
Pets: Please leave your furry friends at home for the morning! No dogs are allowed in Byrd Park or Maymont, and for the safety of our runners/walkers no dogs are allowed on the course.
**For a map please click on the PDF below!
2026 SpeakUp5k Course Map
Get ready for race day! View the official 2026 SpeakUp5k course map below to familiarize yourself with the route, water stops, Cheer Zones, and Fun Zones. We can’t wait to see you at the starting line on Saturday, October 3!
Participant Packet Pickup Information
**BYRD PARK PARTICIPANTS:
Packet Pickup Dates & Times
Tuesday, September 29
9:00 AM–2:00 PM and 4:00–7:00 PM
Wednesday, September 30
9:00 AM–1:00 PM
Thursday, October 1
9:00 AM–2:00 PM and 4:00–7:00 PM
Virtual Participants
Virtual Participants: Participant Packets will be mailed to you before race day. Please register by Monday, September 21st to ensure your packet reaches you before 10/3.
**On race morning, pick a time and place that works best for you to run or walk 3.1 miles. Be sure to wear your CKG race shirt and bib. Smile, take pictures, and tag CKG! We want to see where everyone is participating from.
Facebook Live: CKG will be going live on Facebook during our opening ceremonies at Byrd Park! We know you might not be able to join us live but hope you will watch before you go out for your 5k. Near and far we have the same goal: to SpeakUp!
2022 SpeakUp5k Video
Race Website
Additional race information can be found at https://www.ckgfoundation.org/speakup5k.
Refer your friends and earn a refund!
Refer 10 or more participants using your unique link and your registration fee will be refunded!
*In order to be eligible, you must use your unique referral link provided after you complete your registration.
