Registration Now Open for the 9th Annual Shea's Chase 5K!

Registration for the 9th annual Shea's Chase 5K is now open! Take advantage of our early bird registration rates now! Mark your calendars for October 5, 2024, at The Stacks at Revolution Mill in Greensboro, NC, and join us for a day of community, awareness, and family fun in support of community mental health services. 

By participating in Shea's Chase, you're joining a community movement to break the stigma surrounding mental illness and to bring awareness to the cause of suicide prevention. Shea’s Chase was begun in 2015 by Tom and Dianne McKenna to honor and remember their son, Shea McKenna, who completed suicide the year before. We encourage all participants to run or walk in honor or memory of someone they’ve known who has struggled with mental illness or been affected by suicide. Your participation is a heartfelt way to show support and remember those who have faced these challenges. All proceeds benefit the Kellin Foundation’s free community mental health, substance use, and wraparound services.

This year, we’re making the event even more family-friendly with the Smiles For Miles Fun Run starting at 10 AM, followed by the Shea's Chase 5K at 10:15. The Smiles For Miles Fun Run is perfect for kids and those who want to participate but aren't ready for a full 5K. Don't feel like running? No problem—walk the course at your own pace. Enjoy breakfast and coffee before the race to kickstart your day. After you cross the finish line, stick around for an after-party featuring free pizza, adult beverages, a silent auction and live music with Dear Sister! 

For more information and to register, visit our new Shea's Chase website. You’ll find all the details about the race, including course maps, event schedules, and ways to get involved.

Sign up today, and be part of an event that brings our community together in support of mental health. Your involvement matters, and we look forward to seeing you there.