Mental Health 5K Awareness Color Run/Walk
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Mental Health 5K Awareness Color Run/Walk
The event is a community 5K color run/walk organized by Sports and Leadership Academy on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at 6500 North Humboldt Avenue in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota. Its stated purpose is to raise awareness about mental health across local neighborhoods and the broader Twin Cities area, and to extend information and resources to youth and adults through a partnership with the City of Brooklyn Center.
Funds raised will support programming in Minnesota, Uganda, and Liberia. The event is listed as in person, open to all ages, with free parking available. The organizer notes there are no refunds.
A Community Health Fair follows the 5K at the Brooklyn Center Community School at the same address. The health fair is described as family friendly and includes free on-site wellness checks, educational materials, community resources, and food trucks. The fair is intended to provide wellness information and services to attendees.
The event listing specifies an estimated duration of about 1 hour 30 minutes for the 5K portion. The organizer is Sports and Leadership Academy and the event is presented as part of broader community health activities in Brooklyn Center. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
