Erc Stride 5k
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Event details
The ERC Stride 5K for Mental Health Awareness is scheduled for Saturday, October 10, 2026, at Shirley C. Franklin/Westside Park in Atlanta, Georgia. The event address is 1654 Johnson Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30318. The listed entry fee is $40. Race day registration is available via QR code for $50 and accepts credit or debit cards only; cash and checks are not accepted. The event includes elite race timing and official finisher medals, plus 2026 event swag and giveaways. The on-site community portion, called EMPOWERFEST, will feature music, vendors, and wellness resources. The event schedule is to be determined.
Purpose and proceeds
The event is organized by Empowerment Resource Center and described as a run/walk to raise awareness and reduce stigma around mental health. Proceeds are directed to fund therapeutic sessions for low-income individuals. Fundraising and donations also support behavioral health services, substance abuse recovery support, HIV care, expanded counseling programs, free community health screenings and education events, and wraparound support services. Contact options and a race contact form are provided on the event page for questions. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
