Defenders of Mental Health 5K
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5th Annual 910; Brett J Morris Avenger Foundation Defenders of Mental Health 5K
The event is a faith-inspired fundraiser and awareness run in Savannah, GA (postal code 31326). The organizers describe a mission to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and support healing for people affected by mental health challenges and PTSD. The event is presented by a nonprofit 501(c) founded in 2022 in memory of a 20-year Army veteran. The listed race date is shown as TBD and the race place is listed as TBD in Savannah.
Event format, registration and race-day features
Distances and event types:
- 5K Run/Walk
- 5K Virtual Run/Walk/Ruck
- 5K Ruck March
- FREE KIDS RUN (open to ages 5 - 9)
Registration pricing is given in tiers: Early Bird Jan 1 - Feb 16 ($40), Open Feb 17 - Aug 20 ($50), Late Aug 21 - Sep 18 ($60). Virtual registration closes Sep 4; Sep 4, 2026 is the deadline to guarantee a shirt, coin and swag bag. The kids run registration ends Sep 19, 2026 at 8:00am EDT.
Included items and awards: a special edition commemorative coin at the finish, T-shirt or tank and swag bag (if registered by the guarantee date), snacks and drinks. Prizes list a free pair of shoes for top male, top female and top rucker, gift cards for second and third places, and age-group awards and certificates. Race-day features include costume contests, team "Hero Squads," a photo station, an "Armor Up" wristband station, a prayer shield wall, and online hero engagement tools. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
