The University of Wyoming's Counseling Honors society Chi Sigma Iota will be hosting a 5k run on Saturday, October 15 to kick off Mental Health Awareness Week. The event will run from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at Washington Park.

Pre-registration for the race can be completed here and costs $20 per participant. Participants may also register at the event for $25, payable by cash or check. Registration and packet pickup for pre-registered participants will begin at noon.

All proceeds from this event will benefit the SAFE Project, which assists victims of domestic abuse, sexual assault, and more. For more information about the Albany County SAFE Project, please click here.

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