Walk. Run. Stroll. Show Up for Youth Mental Health.
Because showing up for youth mental health matters.
Each year, Nicholas’ Run for Youth Mental Health brings our community together for something simple but powerful: to move, to remember and to show young people that they are not alone.
The run was created in memory of Nicholas Zhou, who died by suicide at just 19 years old. In the years since, his family, friends and community have turned that loss into action by raising awareness about youth mental health and creating lasting support for young people and the people who care for them.
This year marks the 4th Annual Nicholas’ Run for Youth Mental Health.
Participants can choose to run, walk or stroll the 5 km route, making the event accessible for families, youth, seasoned runners and anyone who simply wants to take part.
More than a race, Nicholas’ Run is about connection. It is about starting conversations, reducing stigma and reminding young people that support is available.
Funds raised through the event support the Nicholas Zhou Legacy Fund at BC Interior Community Foundation. The Fund provides ongoing support for youth mental health initiatives and helps ensure Nicholas’ legacy continues to make a difference in our community.
Whether you come to run, walk, cheer from the sidelines or support the event in another way, your presence matters.
