Create a Race Day Team
The Thumbs Up 5K & 10K Run/Walk/Bike Event began in October 2014 in memory of community members lost to suicide. This event brings people together to support families affected by suicide loss and to encourage open conversations about mental health.
Over the years, we’ve welcomed more than 80 teams to participate in this meaningful day. Whether you’re honoring a loved one, supporting mental health awareness, or want to join a fun community event, forming a team is a powerful way to make an impact.
👉 How Teams Work:
- Teams must have at least four participants
- Businesses, organizations, friend groups, or families can all create teams
- Teams of 4+ will receive a custom team sign displayed along the 5K route
- Team signs are saved and used year after year
- Teams help us reach our fundraising goal and are eligible to participate in challenges to earn prizes while engaging with the community!
- There’s no extra cost to register as a team!
If you’ve created a team in the past, please use the same team name to keep your sign active. You’re welcome to choose any team name that’s meaningful to you!
🎉 Ready to start a team?
Click below to register and help us continue raising awareness and hope in our community.
Race Day Teams and Individuals can help us raise funds & win prizes!
The prizes will be awarded to individuals registered as part of a team or individually who raise the following increments: $250, $500, $1,000, $2,500, and $5,000 or more*. The prizes will be ordered and mailed to the winners following the completion of race day.
*Individuals who raise $5,000 or more will receive a lasting tribute engraved plaque to be displayed at the Thumbs Up main office.
Testimonials
Katie
Walking in memory of her grandfather, who struggled with mental health issues and died by suicide in 2010. She was advocating for destigmatizing mental health in honor of his memory.
Anonymous
I walk for mental health because I believe in the importance of destigmatizing mental health issues and promoting overall wellbeing. Walking for mental health allows us to raise awareness, show support, and advocate for better resources and treatment options for those who are struggling. By participating in events like the 5K walk, we can come together as a community to prioritize mental health, honor our loved ones, and work towards a society where mental health care is accessible and accepted without judgment.
Anonymous
Together, Team “Remembering Hope” is committed to walking for a cause, raising awareness about mental health issues, honoring their loved ones, and promoting support and understanding for those facing mental health challenges.
Anonymous
My son and his wife wanted to run the 5K, so I took their three children on the 5K walk. We had a blast with the fellow walkers, and the kids enjoyed the events afterwards, including the face painting, hair coloring, obstacle course, bracelets, bingo, and the food treats. It was a wonderful time with the grandkids and their parents. I also had a good discussion on the walk with my eight-year-old granddaughter on what “suicide prevention” means. Thanks for providing the forum.
2024 Top Team Fundraisers
- Team Grandpa Bob – $11,491.47
- Jonathan’s Team – $6,200.64
- Trizzle Trazzle Trizzle Troll – $4,789.67
- Wish You Were Here – $4,375.60
- Pause; – $3,696.95
- Andy White – $2,499.51
- Terra Construction – $2,456.00
- Team Derrick – $2,206.84
- Cretex Medical – $1,848.70
- Justis Bjergo – $1,818.92
2024 Top Individual Fundraisers
- Katie Shatusky – $6,391.91
- Joe Payne – $5,134.25
- Melanie Montgomery – $3,030.88
- Jeanne Schiller – $2,137.66
- Chris Merritt – $1,598.35
- Katie Britton – $1,420.10
- Asa Veek – $1,237.43
- Lynn Ulwelling – $1,207.48
- Ryan Gleason – $1,181.71
- Hannah Johnson – $1,148.38