Dashers, Dancers and Prancers, get ready to do the Aware Christmas 5k, your way
Aware is inviting you to come together virtually to help fund our vital free services supporting people impacted by depression and bipolar disorder.
This Friday 9th – Sunday 11th December 2022, you can show your support by walking, jogging or running your way, in the Aware Christmas 5K. You can join in wherever you are in the country; from Brittas Bay to Ballina, Dingle to Donegal, Kingscourt to Kilkenny.
Be sure to use #WeAreAware on any photos or posts you share on social media.
Take Part
Your participation in the Aware Christmas 5k will raise much needed funds for our free services.
Donate
Your kind donation can help support free services for people impacted by depression and bipolar disorder.
Corporate Team
Would your company like to get involved? We can chat through options on how best to engage your team.
Everyone who signs up gets a custom medal, that doubles as a Christmas tree decoration.
Calling all dashers, dancers and prancers…
Research highlights the benefit of movement for your body, as well as your mind. Take on the Aware Christmas 5K to benefit your own health, while supporting the health of others.
It is also a great excuse to get together with friends and family, whether in person or remotely. Pull out the Christmas jumper, add some festive accessories and enjoy the feel good factor of doing something uplifting.
#WeAreAware
Frequently Asked Questions
It is from Friday 9th – Sunday 11th December.
You can do it all at once, or break it up over the three days if you prefer. It’s 5K your way, do it any time that suits you.
It is €25 to take part in the Aware Christmas 5K, plus a postage fee of €2.50.
Anyone who wishes to take part can do so. Adults, kid, dogs, everyone is welcome!
If you want a medal posted out to you, you need to make sure you sign up each individual person.
This is a virtual event, so it takes place in your locality. Whether that’s the local park, in your town or on a hike, it is entirely up to you.
It’s 5K, your way!
Register your place by signing up online, at the link at the top of this page.
When you register, an online fundraising page will automatically be set up for you, if you would like to raise some extra funds for Aware.
When the weekend comes around, get out your runners and your finest Christmas jumpers and take on the 5K.
You can walk, jog or run – it’s 5K, your way!
Be sure to use #WeAreAware on any photos or posts you share on social media.
All participants who sign up receive a custom medal for taking part, which also doubles as a Christmas tree decoration.
Have another question that is not covered above?
Take Part
Your participation in the Aware Christmas 5k will raise much needed funds for our free services.
Donate
Your kind donation can help support free services for people impacted by depression and bipolar disorder.
Corporate Team
Would your company like to get involved? We can chat through options on how best to engage your team.