Shatter the Stigma 5k - Run/Walk to Raise Awareness for Psychedelics

Join us Sunday, February 23, 2025, for the 1st Shatter the Stigma 5K Run/Walk as we recognize the promising potential of psychedelics for mental health treatment and beyond. According to recent RAND report 8 million Americans took psychedelics in the past year. This is 2.5 million more users than 2019 estimates of 5.5 million users. As new research comes out and public perception shifts, more and more people will use psychedelics. We will run/walk to raise awareness and reduce stigma and harm through education and resources in this quickly growing area of treatment.

On the morning of Sunday, February 23rd runners and walkers of all abilities, advocates, and affected individuals will come together on the beautiful grass area at Florida International University, Graham Center Lawns. Money raised will support Zendo Project and Fireside Project, ensuring that the general public have the tools to navigate psychedelics so we can live, grow, and be healthy together.

This will be our first event but we hope to serve the people that need it most and create an environment in which continued research can be done. This substance (psychedelics) are often stigmatized, understood as negative, we hope to to bring to light the potential positives and facilitate responsible discussion. Funds raised through 5K registrations and fundraising efforts of teams and individuals will support operations of the Zendo Project & Fireside Project; including care services at events around the country, helping anyone in need of emotional support.

Further your impact by setting up a team in honor of a loved one or friend. You can also invite people to join you at the 5K or donate to our fundraising page. All donations are tax deductible (as allowable by law) and go directly to support operations at these two organizations. Click/Tap on the “Sign Up” Button to get started. If you would like to set up an “umbrella” team that allows others to set up a team under your team, please contact us at [email protected].

Thank you to our generous sponsors!

Prizes

Group Awards

Male/Female

1st - Free Competitor Ticket for Next Charity Run + 1st place medal

2nd - 2nd place medal

3rd - 3rd place medal

Race Day Schedule

6:30am to 8:00am - Race Day registration and packet-pickup

8:10am - Pre-race warm up

8:30am – 5K Run/Walk Starts

9:30am - Post Race Event opens to public.

Race Amenities

Race Day from at 6:30 am to 8:15 am at the Race Site; Athletes will receive race bib number and event t-shirt (while supplies last)

Completion Medals (while supplies last)

Snacks & Drinks (while supplies last)

Heat Warning

Temperature/humidity can be high in South Florida. Participants should drink plenty of fluids(non-alcoholic) for 48 hours prior to, during and upon finishing the race. Beware of heat-injury symptoms (Dizziness, no sweating, nausea, cramps, redness, incoherent speech and thoughts). Seek immediate assistance if symptoms occur. Wear loose, light colored clothing.

Location

Florida International University Modesto Monique Campus Graham Center Lawns - Graham Center Ballrooms, 11200 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33174

GC Lawns

Post Race

Hang out and chill as we create a welcoming environment to learn about psychedelics

Host or Publisher Society Of Psychedelic Science at FIU