Name: Step-Up New Orleans 5K Walk & Run
Start: 2025-01-18T08:00:00-06:00
Location: Xavier University of Louisiana

Join us at Xavier University of Louisiana for the 1st annual Step-Up New Orleans Walk & Run 5K 🏃, a powerful event designed to unite our city, raise awareness, and make a lasting impact on the lives of ALL New Orleans youth.
Did You Know❓
New Orleans youth are facing unprecedented challenges. In 2024, data collected by The Aligned Foundation revealed that 37% of high school students struggle to cope with negative emotions and 20% of children in Louisiana experience mental health disorders that affect their ability to function in their daily lives.
Why We’re Doing It 🤔
Our youth are at a critical crossroads, and it’s time for us to step up as a community. The Aligned Foundation is dedicated to improving the mental health and well-being of our young people through in-school programs, mentorship, and community events like this one. By creating spaces for open conversation, mentorship, and personal development, we aim to equip students with the tools they need to navigate today’s challenges and become the leaders of tomorrow.
Are You Ready To Step-Up 💪
Whether you're running, volunteering, or sponsoring, every step you take will ripple into lasting change. Stepping Up is DEPENDABILITY. We’re calling on the entire city of New Orleans to stand by our youth, to be there when it counts, and to show up when they need us most. The future of New Orleans depends on how we invest in our young people today.
How You Can Make a Difference 🙌 🌟
Walk or Run 🏃‍♀️: Lace up and hit the pavement for our 5K to show your support for New Orleans youth.
Volunteer 🤝: Offer your time and energy to help make this event a success.
Sponsor 🏆: Become a financial partner and help fund the vital programs that support the mental health and well-being of our kids.
The Step-Up New Orleans 5K is more than just a race — it’s a call to action. It’s about coming together as a community to give our youth the resources, encouragement, and support they need to thrive. Step-Up and Get Involved Today! Click below to register as a participant, sign up as a volunteer, or become a sponsor. Let’s step up for our youth, our community, and the future of New Orleans.
Step-Up Today:
https://www.stepup5knola.com/