Join us
on our run!
October 5, 2024
10 AM at REVOLUTION MILL in GREENSBORO
The SMILES FOR MILES FUN RUN FOR KIDS will start at 10 AM. SHEA’S CHASE 5K RUN/WALK STARTS PROMPTLY AT 10:15!
Countdown to Race Celebration Day!
Time has marched on and ten years passed since a tragic merge of circumstances led Shea to place himself in harm’s way. We have learned that time does not blunt the pain of loss but has included the new experiences and sustenance of strong love which has allowed survival and continued joy in life….
Update from Shea’s Family
Shea’s Chase began as a way to promote mental wellness through exercise and conversation. We want to bring our community together for a day of fun while spreading awareness of a serious issue.
We look forward to having you join us on October 5th, 2024 ! Our traditional course starts and ends at Revolution Mill and, you can find that course here. All are welcome to participate in this event, young or old, solo or team, competitive runners or casual walkers.
The 9th Annual
Shea’s Chase 5K RUN/WALK
for Mental Health & Suicide Awareness
We’ll have all your great Shea’s Chase swag gear ready for pick up from 8:30-9:30 the day of the race! Race starts at 10 AM!
The Course
View the full course map and course details for this year’s race at Revolution Mill.
Race Results
View the race results for all past Shea’s Chase 5K races, both overall and by division.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to all your questions about Shea’s Chase 5K Run/Walk.
Mental Illness Has No Boundaries
Shea’s Chase was founded in loving memory of Shea McKenna, who died by suicide on June 8, 2014. On that day we lost a dear friend, a loved one, a brother, and a son.
The next year, Shea’s Chase was established as a movement to break the stigma surrounding mental illness, to get people to think of their mental health the same way as their physical health, to communicate hope and to increase the availability of services and support for those in our community who are struggling.
Benefitting Mental Health Services since 2015
Tom & Dianne McKenna, founders of Shea’s Chase 5K Run/Walk
In 2023, the Kellin Foundation took the helm of Shea's Chase 5K Run/Walk, continuing the esteemed work and legacy initiated by Tom and Dianne McKenna back in 2015.
Since its inception, Shea’s Chase has dedicated all proceeds to supporting mental health services. Initially benefiting Mental Health Greensboro, Greensboro’s longest-running mental health non-profit established in 1940, the event raised over $400,000 from 2015 to 2021, directly aiding its free mental health programs.
In 2022, Mental Health Greensboro merged their peer support programs with the Kellin Foundation. Now, Shea’s Chase proceeds directly contribute to the Kellin Foundation's free counseling, peer support, and wraparound services that serve over 12,000 children, adults and families annually in Guilford County and beyond
Thanks to the benevolence of community members and organizations like yours, we are poised to continue making a substantial impact. Together, we aim to enhance the availability of high-quality mental health services for individuals in our area, fostering a healthier and more supportive community.
Your participation and support are crucial in our shared mission to improve mental health accessibility and advocacy. We are grateful to have you as part of the Shea’s Chase and Kellin Foundation family.
