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Being active can have a positive impact on our mental health because it can help us feel calmer, more awake, reduce our feelings of stress and improve our self esteem (read more about this here.) This also links to this year’s theme of ‘movement’ for Mental Health Awareness Week, taking place from the 12th – 18th May!

Getting creative also has a similar impact on our mental health which is why it’s still a key part of our challenge! Research has found that making art can activate reward pathways in the brain (making us feel good!), reduce stress, lower feelings of anxiety and improve our mood (read more about this here)

Choose your challenge

You can take on a 5K challenge that suits you, whether its active, creative or a mix -take a look at our ideas below to help you get started!

Set up your fundraising page

Once you’ve chosen your challenge, you can set up a fundraising page on JustGiving so people can support your challenge.

Share the news!

Share your plans with your family, friends, colleagues or anyone you know and get them involved too! If you are a business, make sure you send a calendar invite to your team!

Don’t forget to tag us on social media using @no5youngpeople and #5KinMay