Annual Road Races Promote Community Causes Across Locations

Several upcoming running events aim to promote community engagement and awareness on critical issues. The 24th annual Run/Walk Through History in New Orleans, set for April 6, will benefit the Preservation Resource Center’s efforts to restore historic cemeteries, drawing over 700 participants. Meanwhile, the Love & Lean Walk/Run for Mental Health on April 26 in Zeeland, Michigan, honors a teenager lost to suicide and raises awareness about mental health risks, particularly among youth. Additionally, Laura Cannistraro is participating in the Boston Marathon to raise funds for a nursing home that supported her grandparents, showcasing the importance of physical activity in senior care. These events reflect a growing trend of using running to support community causes and promote health and well-being. Lastly, the 'Run For Drug Free Society' marathon in Salem emphasized the importance of sobriety and community spirit through its various competitive categories.