Challenge yourself to a 5K at your own pace in support of Aware’s vital mental health services.
Lace up your runners and kick off the festive season at the 18th annual Aware Christmas 5K on Saturday the 9th December at its new home in Leopardstown Racecourse, from 9.30am. Grab your family, friends, colleagues (and your best Christmas outfit) and join the fun!
With festivities for all the family, 5Ks for adults (over 16s), kids’ races and play area, live entertainment, festive food, and refreshments – this is a day for everyone!
This is a 5K at your own pace – running, jogging, walking – everyone will receive a participant medal. Our chipped and timed race will start at 9.30am, but if you’re less concerned about the exact time of your 5K, you can register for our fun 5K which will start at 10.30am.
We encourage everyone to add to the festivities with Christmas jumpers, accessories, and even elf outfits!
We directly support up to 40,000 people each year through our support and education services. We can’t do this without your help! By taking part, you’re helping to bring attention to the important topic of mental health and raise vital funds for our services.
So, dig out those runners, find your favourite festive attire, and register today.
Can’t join in person? You can also take part virtually and we’ll post out your medal to you!
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.
Contact miriam.ryan@aware.ie or drew.flood@aware.ie
Each participant will receive a custom medal, that doubles as a Christmas tree decoration, for your efforts!
Research highlights the benefit of movement for your body, as well as your mind. So 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 for a festive catch up!
On average, we get a call every 10 minutes from someone who needs support. Your participation will help raise funds for our vital services, ensuring we can continue to be there for everyone who needs us.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Aware Christmas 5K takes place on Saturday 9th December at Leopardstown Racecourse from 9.30am. Our fun 5K will start at 10.30am.
€25 per adult, €60 for family of four, and €7 for each subsequent child. Booking fees apply.
Anyone who wishes to take part can do so. Adults, kids, dogs, everyone is welcome!
Medals will be given on the day to those that are registered as an individual or as part of a family group. Virtual participants will have their medal posted to them.
Your company can also get involved. We can chat through options on how best to engage your team. Contact miriam.ryan@aware.ie or drew.flood@aware.ie to learn more.
The Aware Christmas 5K takes place at Leopardstown Racecourse on Saturday 9th December from 9.30am.
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 day comes around, dig out your runners and your finest festive attire, and take on the 5K.
You can walk, jog or run on the day!
Yes! If you can’t join on the day, you can take part a location that suits you. Whether that’s the local park, in your town or on a hike, it is entirely up to you.
Everyone will receive a participant medal that doubles as a Christmas tree decoration. If you take part in person, you’ll receive it on completion of the 5K. If you take part virtually, we’ll post it out to you.
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.
Contact miriam.ryan@aware.ie or drew.flood@aware.ie