{"id":6652,"date":"2021-04-29T08:26:59","date_gmt":"2021-04-29T08:26:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.cardiff.ac.uk\/alumni\/?p=6652"},"modified":"2023-03-22T13:01:09","modified_gmt":"2023-03-22T13:01:09","slug":"sign-up-for-5kmay","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.cardiff.ac.uk\/alumni\/2021\/04\/29\/sign-up-for-5kmay\/","title":{"rendered":"Sign up for #5kMay"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>This month, the creators of the 5k lockdown challenge, Run For Heroes, have launched a new virtual running event, #5kMay. Find out how to support Cardiff University research by participating in your own 5k this May.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/runforheroes.justgiving.com\/get-involved?charityId=241739\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">5kMay<\/a> is 2021&#8217;s version of the &#8216;Run 5, Donate 5, Nominate 5&#8217; viral challenge which saw millions raised for charities. This year, participate in a 5k anytime between 1st-31st May. This 5k can be done anywhere, anytime with anyone. It can be run, rolled, walked, cycled or even swam\u2026! It&#8217;s about getting out and feeling good &#8211; all whilst giving back to charity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.cardiff.ac.uk\/alumni\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/323\/2021\/04\/Participate-in-5k-May3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.cardiff.ac.uk\/alumni\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/323\/2021\/04\/Participate-in-5k-May3-1024x579.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6659\" width=\"512\" height=\"290\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.cardiff.ac.uk\/alumni\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/323\/2021\/04\/Participate-in-5k-May3-1024x579.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.cardiff.ac.uk\/alumni\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/323\/2021\/04\/Participate-in-5k-May3-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.cardiff.ac.uk\/alumni\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/323\/2021\/04\/Participate-in-5k-May3-768x434.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.cardiff.ac.uk\/alumni\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/323\/2021\/04\/Participate-in-5k-May3-1536x868.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.cardiff.ac.uk\/alumni\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/323\/2021\/04\/Participate-in-5k-May3-2048x1157.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/blogs.cardiff.ac.uk\/alumni\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/323\/2021\/04\/Participate-in-5k-May3-70x40.jpg 70w, https:\/\/blogs.cardiff.ac.uk\/alumni\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/323\/2021\/04\/Participate-in-5k-May3-170x96.jpg 170w, https:\/\/blogs.cardiff.ac.uk\/alumni\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/323\/2021\/04\/Participate-in-5k-May3-270x152.jpg 270w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once you\u2019ve completed your challenge, <a href=\"https:\/\/runforheroes.justgiving.com\/get-involved?charityId=241739\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">donate \u00a35 to Cardiff University neuroscience and mental health or cancer research<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The last part is to nominate 5 of your friends or colleagues to take part too, remembering to tag us (<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cardiffuni\" target=\"_blank\">@CardiffUni<\/a>) so we can share!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Those taking part will gain access to a goodie bag packed full of rewards and treats from some epic brands!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many of our #TeamCardiff members signed up to run the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cardiff.ac.uk\/donate\/fundraise-for-cardiff-university\/run-the-cardiff-half-marathon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cardiff Half Marathon<\/a> will be taking part, as a great first step to kick-start their training and fundraising. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Find out more about Cardiff University <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cardiff.ac.uk\/donate\/how-you-can-help\/neuroscience-and-mental-health-research\" target=\"_blank\">neuroscience and mental health<\/a> or <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cardiff.ac.uk\/donate\/how-you-can-help\/cancer-research\" target=\"_blank\">cancer research<\/a>. <\/strong><br><br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"This month, the creators of the 5k lockdown challenge, Run For Heroes, have launched a new virtual running event, #5kMay. 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