5th Annual APA & APAF MOORE Equity in Mental Health 5K Run, Walk, & Roll
- Date Sat 19th July 2025
- Time 12:00AM EST
- Location Wheaton, Maryland
- Price Free
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for the 5th Annual Moore Equity in Mental Health 5K Run, Walk, and Roll on Saturday, July 19, 2025! This exciting event takes place at Wheaton Regional Park in Wheaton, Maryland, and aims to raise awareness and support for mental health initiatives benefiting young people of color. Whether you choose to participate in person or remotely from your community, this 5K is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to an important cause while enjoying the great outdoors.
The day kicks off with check-in starting at 7:00 AM, followed by a brief speaking program at 7:45 AM, and the race will commence promptly at 8:00 AM. Participants can look forward to a vibrant atmosphere filled with camaraderie and motivation. Your involvement will help fund the APA/APAF Moore Equity in Mental Health Community Grants Program, which supports organizations dedicated to improving mental health services and awareness. Join us in making a difference and celebrating mental health equity!
The day kicks off with check-in starting at 7:00 AM, followed by a brief speaking program at 7:45 AM, and the race will commence promptly at 8:00 AM. Participants can look forward to a vibrant atmosphere filled with camaraderie and motivation. Your involvement will help fund the APA/APAF Moore Equity in Mental Health Community Grants Program, which supports organizations dedicated to improving mental health services and awareness. Join us in making a difference and celebrating mental health equity!
Organiser's Description
JOIN THE AMERICAN PSYCHIATRIC ASSOCIATION (APA) AND THE APA FOUNDATION (APAF) FOR THE MOORE EQUITY IN MENTAL HEALTH 5K
RUN, WALK, AND ROLL SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROMOTE AWARENESS PROGRAMS AND PROVIDE SERVICES TO IMPROVE THE MENTAL HEALTH OF YOUNG PEOPLE OF COLOR.
RACE DETAILS
IN-PERSON 5K RUN, WALK, AND ROLL
LOCATION: WHEATON REGIONAL PARK IN WHEATON, MARYLAND - 2000 SHOREFIELD RD, WHEATON, MARYLAND 20902 [https://goo.gl/maps/DxVYfSAcij27yuAy9]
DATE: SATURDAY, JULY 19, 2025
CHECK-IN: STARTS AT 7AM. ARRIVAL PRIOR TO 7:45AM REQUIRED TO PARTICIPATE IN RACE.
REMOTE 5K RUN, WALK, AND ROLL
LOCATION: REMOTELY FROM YOUR HOME COMMUNITY
DATE: SATURDAY, JULY 19, 2025
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
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WHEATON REGIONAL PARK OPENS AT SUNRISE. FOR THE BEST PARKING, PLEASE ARRIVE EARLY.
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REGISTRATION AND PACKET PICKUP OPENS AT 7:00AM TO COLLECT YOUR BIB
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ARRIVAL PRIOR TO 7:45AM IS REQUIRED TO ENSURE YOUR PARTICIPATION IN THE RACE.
*
BRIEF SPEAKING PROGRAM BEGINS AT 7:45AM.
*
THE RACE WILL BEGIN PROMPTLY AT 8:00AM.
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TO VIEW WINNERS & TIMES CLICK HERE [https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bluecheetahtiming.com%2Frace-results%2F&data=05%7C01%7Cgescontrias%40psych.org%7C70cfa5e5e1484852721408da5f4fa162%7Cf716450ab2b24989b10c917e240fbdc8%7C0%7C0%7C637927093918444489%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=wKlMuoVpilquD4W%2BS839lmMlL0u7l4pd3r1J85Vfaw4%3D&reserved=0]. A QR CODE WILL ALSO BE POSTED ON SIGNS THROUGHOUT THE RACE AREA.
TRANSPORTATION & PARKING
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THE MAIN PARKING LOT IS WHEATON REGIONAL PARK CAROUSAL PARKING LOT (NAVIGATE TO 2000 SHOREFIELD RD, WHEATON, MARYLAND 20902)
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OVERFLOW PARKING IS AVAILABLE AT PINE LAKE PARKING (2004 SHOREFIELD RD, SILVER SPRING, MD 20902)
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THE CLOSEST METRO STATION TO WHEATON REGIONAL PARK IS GLENMONT STATION - RED LINE (24 MINUTE WALK TO RACE START)
QUESTIONS ON EVENT DAY? PLEASE EMAIL [email protected].
ABOUT THE APAF'S MOORE EQUITY IN MENTAL HEALTH 5K
THE APA'S DIVISION OF DIVERSITY AND HEALTH EQUITY INVITES YOU TO JOIN US IN COMBATING MENTAL HEALTH INEQUITIES FACING YOUNG PEOPLE OF COLOR AND IN HONORING MENTAL HEALTH ADVOCATE BEBE MOORE CAMPBELL. YOUR TIME AND DOLLARS CAN HELP MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE OF COLOR FACING MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES AND THE IMPACT OF SYSTEMIC RACISM. FUNDS RAISED BENEFIT THE APA/APAF MOORE EQUITY IN MENTAL HEALTH COMMUNITY GRANTS PROGRAM, WHICH SUPPORTS COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS THAT HAVE UNDERTAKEN INNOVATIVE AWARENESS PROGRAMS AND/OR HAVE PROVIDED SERVICES TO IMPROVE THE MENTAL HEALTH OF YOUNG PEOPLE OF COLOR.
GET SOCIAL! AS YOU RUN, WALK AND ROLL BE SURE TO SHARE TO SOCIAL MEDIA AND USE OUR HASHTAGS!
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#MOOREEQUITYINMENTALHEALTH
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#BEBEMOORECAMPBELL
CONTINUE YOUR FUNDRAISING UNTIL JULY 31ST! FUNDS BENEFIT THE APA/APAF MOORE EQUITY IN MENTAL HEALTH COMMUNITY GRANTS PROGRAM [https://apafdn.org/impact/community/the-moore-equity-in-mental-health-community-grants]. READ MORE ABOUT YOUR IMPACT BY CLICKING HERE [https://www.psychiatry.org/News-room/News-Releases/APA-Announces-Recipients-of-Inaugural-Moore-Equity].
RUN, WALK, AND ROLL SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROMOTE AWARENESS PROGRAMS AND PROVIDE SERVICES TO IMPROVE THE MENTAL HEALTH OF YOUNG PEOPLE OF COLOR.
RACE DETAILS
IN-PERSON 5K RUN, WALK, AND ROLL
LOCATION: WHEATON REGIONAL PARK IN WHEATON, MARYLAND - 2000 SHOREFIELD RD, WHEATON, MARYLAND 20902 [https://goo.gl/maps/DxVYfSAcij27yuAy9]
DATE: SATURDAY, JULY 19, 2025
CHECK-IN: STARTS AT 7AM. ARRIVAL PRIOR TO 7:45AM REQUIRED TO PARTICIPATE IN RACE.
REMOTE 5K RUN, WALK, AND ROLL
LOCATION: REMOTELY FROM YOUR HOME COMMUNITY
DATE: SATURDAY, JULY 19, 2025
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
*
WHEATON REGIONAL PARK OPENS AT SUNRISE. FOR THE BEST PARKING, PLEASE ARRIVE EARLY.
*
REGISTRATION AND PACKET PICKUP OPENS AT 7:00AM TO COLLECT YOUR BIB
*
ARRIVAL PRIOR TO 7:45AM IS REQUIRED TO ENSURE YOUR PARTICIPATION IN THE RACE.
*
BRIEF SPEAKING PROGRAM BEGINS AT 7:45AM.
*
THE RACE WILL BEGIN PROMPTLY AT 8:00AM.
*
TO VIEW WINNERS & TIMES CLICK HERE [https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bluecheetahtiming.com%2Frace-results%2F&data=05%7C01%7Cgescontrias%40psych.org%7C70cfa5e5e1484852721408da5f4fa162%7Cf716450ab2b24989b10c917e240fbdc8%7C0%7C0%7C637927093918444489%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=wKlMuoVpilquD4W%2BS839lmMlL0u7l4pd3r1J85Vfaw4%3D&reserved=0]. A QR CODE WILL ALSO BE POSTED ON SIGNS THROUGHOUT THE RACE AREA.
TRANSPORTATION & PARKING
*
THE MAIN PARKING LOT IS WHEATON REGIONAL PARK CAROUSAL PARKING LOT (NAVIGATE TO 2000 SHOREFIELD RD, WHEATON, MARYLAND 20902)
*
OVERFLOW PARKING IS AVAILABLE AT PINE LAKE PARKING (2004 SHOREFIELD RD, SILVER SPRING, MD 20902)
*
THE CLOSEST METRO STATION TO WHEATON REGIONAL PARK IS GLENMONT STATION - RED LINE (24 MINUTE WALK TO RACE START)
QUESTIONS ON EVENT DAY? PLEASE EMAIL [email protected].
ABOUT THE APAF'S MOORE EQUITY IN MENTAL HEALTH 5K
THE APA'S DIVISION OF DIVERSITY AND HEALTH EQUITY INVITES YOU TO JOIN US IN COMBATING MENTAL HEALTH INEQUITIES FACING YOUNG PEOPLE OF COLOR AND IN HONORING MENTAL HEALTH ADVOCATE BEBE MOORE CAMPBELL. YOUR TIME AND DOLLARS CAN HELP MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE OF COLOR FACING MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES AND THE IMPACT OF SYSTEMIC RACISM. FUNDS RAISED BENEFIT THE APA/APAF MOORE EQUITY IN MENTAL HEALTH COMMUNITY GRANTS PROGRAM, WHICH SUPPORTS COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS THAT HAVE UNDERTAKEN INNOVATIVE AWARENESS PROGRAMS AND/OR HAVE PROVIDED SERVICES TO IMPROVE THE MENTAL HEALTH OF YOUNG PEOPLE OF COLOR.
GET SOCIAL! AS YOU RUN, WALK AND ROLL BE SURE TO SHARE TO SOCIAL MEDIA AND USE OUR HASHTAGS!
*
#MOOREEQUITYINMENTALHEALTH
*
#BEBEMOORECAMPBELL
CONTINUE YOUR FUNDRAISING UNTIL JULY 31ST! FUNDS BENEFIT THE APA/APAF MOORE EQUITY IN MENTAL HEALTH COMMUNITY GRANTS PROGRAM [https://apafdn.org/impact/community/the-moore-equity-in-mental-health-community-grants]. READ MORE ABOUT YOUR IMPACT BY CLICKING HERE [https://www.psychiatry.org/News-room/News-Releases/APA-Announces-Recipients-of-Inaugural-Moore-Equity].
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