Mental Health Matters 5k - Cumberland Center
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Event Overview
The Mental Health Matters 5k is an annual running event scheduled for April 12, 2026, in Cumberland Center, Maine. The race is held at Greely High School, located at 303 Main Street.
Event Purpose
The event supports the work of the Active Minds/KyleCares Club at Greely High School, the second chapter of its kind in Maine. This student club focuses on mental health awareness, creating a supportive school environment, and normalizing conversations around mental health struggles. The broader KyleCares organization is a non-profit dedicated to promoting open communication about mental health challenges faced by teens and young adults, with an ultimate aim to eliminate student self-harm and suicide.
Course and Logistics
The event is a 5-kilometer run. The race start time is listed as 8:00 AM, with gates opening at 7:00 AM.
Registration and Support
General registration for the event costs $30. The race information encourages donations to support the club's mental health programming and outreach efforts, which include assemblies and educational events for students from grades 4 through 12. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
