The Best Races - Phoenix
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Run for Mental Health 5K/10K/13.1 PHOENIX
Run for Mental Health in Phoenix is a community running event held at G.R. Herberger Park on East Indian School Road. The event offers multiple distance options and a virtual alternative, and it includes organized waves with a participant cap per wave.
Distances:
- 5K
- 10K
- 13.1 (half marathon)
- Virtual run
- Family 1 Mile Fun Run
Timing is optional and there are no timing chips; participants may track times with personal apps and submit results for online posting and a certificate of completion. The organizer provides a digital training pack and online results. Race bibs are distributed on race day and race shirts and other swag are shipped to U.S. mailing addresses; a technical running shirt upgrade is available for an additional fee. Finishers receive a medal and either a towel or other giveaway.
The event is structured as smaller, private group waves filled on a first-come, first-served basis; wait list and virtual options are available if waves reach capacity. The organizer emails a final update the Wednesday before the race with details and course maps. The event includes fundraising options and the organizer donates $1 for each mile logged after the race to partner charities. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
