ALBANY, NY (WRGB) — June is Men’s Health Month, and a local group of runners is taking men’s and women’s health from Buffalo to New York City, all to support mental health awareness.
A group of runners from Cap City Runners will be participating in the first-ever Breaking the Balance Project.
The group of 12 runners will run 450 miles over three days, starting in Buffalo and ending in Brooklyn.
The team is one of five from across New York participating; the goal of the run is to spread awareness of mental health and bring the community together through running.
Cap City Runners’ journey begins on Friday, June 12th, to support their mission. Click here.
The running organization is also celebrating Juneteenth all month long. This year marks the 161st anniversary of Freedom Day.
Runners are taking on the challenge to run or walk 161 miles in June; they encourage others to join in.
For more information on Cap City Runners, click here.