Light Up The Night 5K To Benefit Richard Young Patients Scheduled For September 9th

Registration is now open for Light Up the Night--GLOW 5K Run/Walk on Friday, Sept. 9 at Yanney Park in Kearney. Sponsored by CHI Health Richard Young Behavioral Health, the annual event helps raise mental health awareness, supports recovery and encourages mental health resilience. 

Check-in begins at 7 p.m. in the park’s south parking lot with the race starting at 8 p.m.

The event includes professional timing provided by Timer Guys, a live DJ to kick-off the race and prizes for the top three finishers. Additional prizes will be awarded for best glow attire, best energy and best group effort to support mental health. 

Before the race, Psychiatrists Dr. Hugo Gonzalez and Dr. Zachary Keller will address the importance of local support services in recovery and their personal vows to provide quality psychiatric services in the Kearney area.

Runners and walkers of all ages are welcome. Participants age 13 and younger must be accompanied by an adult and participants age 17 and younger must have signed parent/guardian consent.

Day-of-race registration is available, but only participants who pre-register by Aug. 30 will receive a T-shirt and personal glow items. Entry is $25 plus fees. To pre-register visit eventbrite www.eventbrite.com/e/light-up-the-night-5k-glow-walkrun-tickets-388645157127?aff=ebdssbcitybrowse 

Proceeds benefit the Richard Young fund at the CHI Health Good Samaritan Foundation and are used to provide transportation, clothing and medications to mental health patients in crisis. For questions or further information, please call 308-865-2234.