Running for Wellness Initiative is a student-led awareness initiative that uses running events as a platform to promote conversation and understanding around physical and mental wellness. The initiative was created to highlight the role of physical activity in managing stress and supporting overall well-being, particularly within athletics and active communities. We focus on raising awareness for populations that often face significant mental and physical health challenges, including veterans, members of the homeless community, and senior citizens who have faced challenging life circumstances. We do not provide direct services, instruction, or medical care. Instead, we host inclusive track meets and community events open to all participants, where funds are raised through entry fees and on-site purchases, and all proceeds are donated to charitable organizations that support these populations. By combining sport, participation, and purpose, Running for Wellness Initiative aims to use awareness and fundraising as meaningful first steps toward broader understanding, support, and positive change.