Mental Health Matters 5k
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Mental Health Matters 5K & Festival
Mental Health Matters 5K is scheduled for May 17, 2026, at McAlpine Creek Park on Monroe Road in Charlotte, NC. The event aims to raise awareness about mental health and provide community resources related to mental well being.
The event program includes a 5K run, a Kids Fun Run for children under 12, and a post-race community festival with local vendors, food trucks, a petting zoo, yoga, acupuncture, and well-being resources. The Kids Fun Run welcomes participants of all abilities and allows wheelchairs, personal guides, support animals, and other assistance.
Distances and participation options:
- 5K run with event shirt and medal included
- Kids Dash Fun Run for under 12s with shirt and medal included
- 5K Sleep-in Supporter option for those supporting from afar
Registration fees vary by registration period and are inclusive of mandatory charges. There are no refunds unless Refund Protection was purchased. Race management may cancel or modify the event due to unfavorable conditions and registration fees are not refundable in the event of cancellation due to Acts of God.
Fundraising information and community support are part of the event. The listed fundraising goal is $10,000 with a current amount raised of $164.86 and 87 participants recorded. Sponsors and partners include BASE, HopeWay, Flow Motion Running, Coastal Living, and CLT Guide. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
