5th Annual APA & APAF MOORE Equity in Mental Health 5K Run, Walk, & Roll

  • Date Sat 19th July 2025
  • Time 8:00AM EDT
  • Location Wheaton, Maryland
  • Price Free
  • Races 2 races
  • Distances 5km

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 funds to help improve the mental health of young people of color. Participants can choose to join in-person or take part remotely from their own communities. The day kicks off with check-in starting at 7:00 AM, followed by a brief speaking program at 7:45 AM, leading up to the race beginning promptly at 8:00 AM.

This vibrant event not only promotes physical activity but also supports vital community organizations focused on mental health equity. By participating, you contribute to the APA/APAF Moore Equity in Mental Health Community Grants Program, which funds innovative services and awareness initiatives. Lace up your shoes, gather your friends and family, and be part of a movement that champions mental health for all. Don't forget to share your journey on social media using the hashtags #MooreEquityInMentalHealth and #BebeMooreCampbell! Join us in making a difference on this meaningful day!

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 TO 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.

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BRIEF SPEAKING PROGRAM BEGINS AT 7:45AM.

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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].

Races

  • 5K Run, Walk, & Roll (In-Person in Maryland)

    Incl. T-Shirt

    Sat 19th July 2025 (8:00AM EDT)

    Free

  • Remote (In Your Home Community) 5K Run, Walk, & Roll

    Incl. T-Shirt

    Free

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