Miles for Mental Health 5K - Wallingford
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Miles for Mental Health 5K and Family Hike : Wallingford, CT
This event includes a rolling 5K road race and a free family hike hosted at Marcus Cooke Park in Wallingford, Connecticut. The 5K begins and ends at the park and follows a route through residential neighborhoods, past train tracks and by open fields. The family hike takes place at the same park, with well marked trails and a guided hike offered in addition to self-guided options. Donations for the hike are appreciated.
Distances
- 3.1 Miles 5K
- Family hike at Marcus Cooke Park
Registration details differ by event. Registration for the 5K opens March 13, 2026 and closes June 12, 2026; the listed registration fee is $30. Registration for the family hike opens March 31, 2026 and closes on the day of the event; the listed fee is $0. The majority of proceeds from the 5K will go to Coalition for a Better Wallingford, a grassroots organization focused on early prevention and awareness related to mental health, substance use and suicide.
The event is presented as a way to honor friends affected by mental health, substance use and suicide, and combines a community road race with an accessible outdoor hike at a local park. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
