The second annual Sharp Index #Turnout4Burnout event is here! This fun run is not only a great way to get some exercise this holiday season, but also a great way to support our healthcare workers. Healthcare workers are seeing unprecedented levels of burnout, with a 2021 survey finding that 61% of American physicians experienced burnout during the pandemic. Additionally, a Washington Post- Kaiser Family Foundation poll found that nearly 3 in 10 healthcare workers have considered leaving the profession due to pandemic-related burnout.

Proceeds from this event will be used to subsidize research and develop solutions for physician and nurse burnout, to support and heal our healthcare heroes. These funds will also be used for our annual physician scholarship, which funds physicians in training who have financial need or come from diverse backgrounds.

While we hope to have this event in-person in the future, the event will remain virtual for 2021. But that doesn’t mean it is any less fun! Participants can choose between a 5K, 10K, Kid’s Run, “Take a Hike” walking option, or a biking option. After you register, you will receive a race packet in the mail with a t-shirt, bib number, finishers medal, and other surprises. Shirts will be ordered November 15th, 2021, so if you sign up after that time, your shirt will be delayed.

The event goes from October 21st through December 31st. During this time, you can complete your chosen distance in your own way. You can finish the race at once, or over multiple days. You can take some me-time, or make it a family or friend event! When you’re finished, log your distance and time online. Don’t forget to take a picture with your race gear and tag us @sharpindex on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter with #Turnout4Burnout!

There is an option to sign up as a Charity Runner or to create a team fundraiser. As a Charity Runner, you can share why addressing clinician burnout is important to you and ask others to donate to the cause. Charity Runners and team fundraisers still have the same race options listed above.

There are also great ways for organizations to get involved! Organizations can create Corporate Teams, where the company pays for employees to participate in the event. Additionally, we are still looking for corporate sponsors for race medals, shirts, and other fun items. Please contact sponsorships@sharpindex.org for details or to express interest in sponsoring the race.

Below are the different links for registration:

Registration: https://runsignup.com/Race/UT/Riverton/SharpIndexTurnout4BurnoutVirtual1M5K10K

Charity Runner/Team Fundraiser: https://runsignup.com/Race/Donate/98859/BecomeFundraiser

Corporate Teams: https://runsignup.com/CorporateTeams/PublicList/98859/TeamType-8899

We are grateful for your support in this event! Physician burnout and suicide are serious epidemics that need to be addressed now. We hope you will join us in changing the system to help heal the healers.

#Turnout4Burnout is Back!

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