2026 Miles for Mental Health - Virtual 5K
- Date Thu 1st October 2026 - Sun 1st November 2026
- Location Virtual Event
- Price $27.50
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 2026 Miles for Mental Health - Virtual 5K! Taking place from October 1st to November 1st, 2026, this exciting virtual event invites participants from Marietta, Cobb, and beyond to join together for a worthy cause. By participating, you’ll be supporting the Sources of Strength program, an evidence-based initiative dedicated to enhancing mental health and preventing suicide among students in Cobb County Schools.
This is more than just a race; it's an opportunity to unite with friends, family, or colleagues to promote mental well-being in our communities. Whether you choose to run, jog, or walk your 5K from the comfort of your own neighborhood, treadmill, or favorite park, every step counts towards building a stronger support network for our youth. Plus, don't forget to register by September 7th, 2026, to ensure you receive your commemorative t-shirt in time for the event! Join the movement and make a positive impact while staying active!
This is more than just a race; it's an opportunity to unite with friends, family, or colleagues to promote mental well-being in our communities. Whether you choose to run, jog, or walk your 5K from the comfort of your own neighborhood, treadmill, or favorite park, every step counts towards building a stronger support network for our youth. Plus, don't forget to register by September 7th, 2026, to ensure you receive your commemorative t-shirt in time for the event! Join the movement and make a positive impact while staying active!
Organiser's Description
ABOUT THE EVENT:
Join the Cobb Schools Foundation for a virtual run benefiting the Sources of Strength programan evidence-based initiative supporting mental health and suicide prevention in Cobb County Schools. This is more than a runit's a chance to come together for a cause that matters. Rally your coworkers for a team-building experience, gather your family for a fun and meaningful activity, or organize a group to participate as a form of community service. Whether you're logging miles together or cheering each other on virtually, every step helps strengthen the support network for students across our schools.
HOW IT WORKS:
Participants can register online and complete their 5K or walk anytime, anywhere, between October 1st and October 31st. They can choose their own route, whether it's on a treadmill, around their neighborhood, or in a park.
T-SHIRTS:
Please place your registration order by September 7th, 2026, in order to receive a t-shirt before your race. If you register after September 7th, we will send your t-shirt as soon as possible, but we cannot guarantee it will be before October 1st.
Join the Cobb Schools Foundation for a virtual run benefiting the Sources of Strength programan evidence-based initiative supporting mental health and suicide prevention in Cobb County Schools. This is more than a runit's a chance to come together for a cause that matters. Rally your coworkers for a team-building experience, gather your family for a fun and meaningful activity, or organize a group to participate as a form of community service. Whether you're logging miles together or cheering each other on virtually, every step helps strengthen the support network for students across our schools.
HOW IT WORKS:
Participants can register online and complete their 5K or walk anytime, anywhere, between October 1st and October 31st. They can choose their own route, whether it's on a treadmill, around their neighborhood, or in a park.
T-SHIRTS:
Please place your registration order by September 7th, 2026, in order to receive a t-shirt before your race. If you register after September 7th, we will send your t-shirt as soon as possible, but we cannot guarantee it will be before October 1st.
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2026 Miles for Mental Health - Virtual 5K
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
$27.50
The Sources of Strength program focuses on promoting mental health and preventing suicide by harnessing the power of peer leaders to spread messages of hope, help, and strength. It uses a comprehensive wellness approach to enhance resilience and create a positive school culture. This event aims to raise awareness and funds to further these critical mental health initiatives.
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