The Best Races - Phoenix
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Run for Mental Health - Phoenix
Run for Mental Health - Phoenix takes place on September 12, 2026 at G.R. Herberger Park on East Indian School Road in Phoenix, AZ. The event offers in-person and virtual formats and includes multiple distance options and a family mile.
Distances:
- 5K
- 10K
- 13.1 Half Marathon
- Virtual Run option
- Family 1 Mile Fun Run
The event is organized as smaller, capped waves that are filled on a first-come, first-served basis; a virtual entry or wait list is available when waves sell out. All paces and ages are welcome; participants under 18 must be accompanied by a guardian. Timing is optional: no timing chips are used, participants may record times with tracking apps and submit results for posting or ask coordinators to assist with timing.
Registered participants receive a swag bag shipped to their US mailing address, which includes a running T-shirt, a finisher's towel or giveaway, a finisher's medal, and a digital training pack. Technical running shirts are available as a paid upgrade. Race bibs are provided on race day and organizers email a final update with course maps the Wednesday before the event. Fundraising is optional 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.
