Las Vegas Raiders Returning ‘Run Like A Raider 5K Race’
A Silver and Black tradition is finally making its way to the desert. The Las Vegas Raiders organization announced the inaugural "Run Like A Raider 5K Race" at Allegiant Stadium.
The annual Raiders 5K, presented by Intermountain Health, will be held virtually and in person for the first time.
Unfortunately, due to COVID-19 restrictions, last year’s run was canceled and done virtually. But this year, participants running the race in person will be able to start and finish the race at the steps of Allegiant Stadium.
The 3.1-mile race will include an out-and-back format, with runners heading North along Polaris Avenue and east along Hacienda Avenue West before turning back toward the stadium at Las Vegas Boulevard South.
An overview of the Raiders 5K route can be viewed here.
This year, the Raiders and Raiders foundation is partnering with Intermountain Health to host the event to raise funds for Hope Means Nevada (HMN), a statewide nonprofit that raises awareness for mental health in the fight to end teen suicide in Nevada.
“Hope Means Nevada is a quintessential partner not only for our upcoming Raiders 5K, but throughout the entire year,” Las Vegas Raiders President Sandra Douglass Morgan said. “We have a responsibility to support our community, especially our youth, and joining forces with Hope Means Nevada helps us drive the message of awareness and the importance of mental health.”
HMN’s mission is to eliminate teen suicide and empower Nevada’s youth to live hopeful lives. As one of the state's most trusted and visible mental health resources, HMN inspires a culture of empathy and advocacy around mental health.
“Nevada used to be the No. 1 state for suicide, and we have now bumped down on that list – which means we are making an impact, and we’re not going to stop,” Julie Murray, co-chair of Hope Means Nevada, said.
“The Raiders share our mission of inspiring a culture of healthy communities and we are so thankful to partner with them and their platform of getting the word out through this 5K.”
The Raiders 5K will help bring funds to an organization that is continuing to raise awareness around Nevada’s high rates of mental health challenges and provide desperately needed resources through collaborative, compassionate, inclusive, and impactful efforts.
For more information about Hope Means Nevada, go to www.hopemeansnevada.org and follow along on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
The 5K race for mental health awareness will feature a series of age-group races, where runners will self-seed and will start in waves based on their age groups.
The Race will take place on Saturday, March 4, starting at 9 a.m. (PST).
Race tickets are on sale now and are limited to availability. More information on race day and details on purchasing tickets are available at raiders.com/5k.
Entry pricing begins with early bird pricing at $50 for in-person runners and $40 for virtual runners. Season ticket holders will receive a 20% discount on entry.
All participants will receive a T-shirt, medal, and race bib, a 15 percent discount at The Raider Image store, and a 20 percent discount on Allegiant Stadium Tours.
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