World Mental Health Day 5K - Gaithersburg
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World Mental Health Day 5K in Gaithersburg
The World Mental Health Day 5K takes place in Gaithersburg on October 10, 2026 at Fleet Feet Gaithersburg. The event is presented as part of National Run for Mental Health Week and brings people together both in person at Fleet Feet locations and virtually across the country to mark World Mental Health Day.
The distance for the event is 5K (3.1 miles). Registration opens July 22, 2026 and closes October 10, 2026. There are two registration options: a $10 base registration that includes official event entry and one entry into the prize drawing, and a $25 commemorative collection registration that includes a woven iron on patch, gym bag or luggage tag, a performance neck gaiter, and one entry into the prize drawing. The commemorative items are available while supplies last and the swag deadline is September 12, 2026.
Registrants may create a fundraiser during registration. Funds raised support Still I Run, which provides free programs, supportive communities, and resources that promote movement for mental well being. The event description emphasizes movement, connection, and community as ways to raise awareness for mental health. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
