The Best Races - Scottsdale
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Run for Mental Health : Phoenix, November 14, 2026
Run for Mental Health in Phoenix is a community running event at G.R. Herberger Park on East Indian School Road. The event offers in-person and virtual participation and includes several distance options. Waves are used to manage participant groups and each wave has a participant cap.
The event accepts runners and walkers of all ages; participants under 18 must be accompanied by a guardian. Timing is optional and no timing chips are used; participants may track time with personal devices or request assistance from on-site coordinators. Race bibs are provided on race day.
Swag is shipped to U.S. mailing addresses and includes a running t-shirt, a finisher’s towel or giveaway, a finisher’s medal, and a digital training pack. A technical running shirt upgrade is available for an additional fee. Online results and a certificate of completion are provided. Packet pickup is not required.
A virtual run option is available for those who choose to run at a different time or place; virtual entries receive the digital training pack and can submit results for a medal. Fundraising is optional and the organizers note charitable initiatives tied to post-race mileage donations.
Distances: Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
- 5K
- 10K
- Half marathon 13.1 miles
- Virtual run
- Family 1 mile fun run
