5th Annual Mentoring Matters 5K
- Date Sat 8th August 2026
- Time 10:00AM EDT
- Location Springfield, Massachusetts
- Price $43.40
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
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Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 5th Annual Mentoring Matters 5K on Saturday, August 8, 2026! This exciting event will take place at the beautiful Forest Park in Springfield, Hampden, and invites both runners and walkers to participate in a meaningful cause. The Mentoring Matters 5K, organized by the Follow My Steps nonprofit organization, aims to raise awareness about the importance of mentorship in under-resourced communities. Whether you choose to run, walk, or dance, participants can select their preferred distance and enjoy a fun, inclusive atmosphere.
Registration is open for both individuals and teams, with a youth discount available at checkout. Each registration includes a limited-edition tee shirt, and there’s an option to fundraise as a team to further support youth empowerment initiatives. If you prefer a virtual experience, you can complete the non-competitive race at your own pace from anywhere, while sharing your journey with the hashtag #MentoringMatters5K. Join us in making a difference while promoting mentorship and community spirit—your participation will help provide vital resources for students in need!
Registration is open for both individuals and teams, with a youth discount available at checkout. Each registration includes a limited-edition tee shirt, and there’s an option to fundraise as a team to further support youth empowerment initiatives. If you prefer a virtual experience, you can complete the non-competitive race at your own pace from anywhere, while sharing your journey with the hashtag #MentoringMatters5K. Join us in making a difference while promoting mentorship and community spirit—your participation will help provide vital resources for students in need!
Organiser's Description
The Mentoring Matters 5K run/walk hosted by the Follow My Steps nonprofit organization aims to raise awareness for the need for mentorship in under-resourced communities. Follow My Steps is a Springfield Massachusetts-based non-profit organization offering Youth Mentoring, Career & Skill Development, and Financial Resources.
YOUTH DISCOUNT APPLIED AT CHECKOUT!!!
THIS YEAR, WE ARE EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE THE 5TH ANNUAL MENTORING MATTERS 5K WILL BE HELD AT FOREST PARK.
NOTE: REGISTRATION TAKES PLACE AT THE MONKEY HOUSE.
PARK IN CYR ARENA PARKING LOT.
Runners and walkers can register as teams or individuals and have the option to fundraise as a team.
Tee Shirt included in registration (limited availability)
ABOUT FOLLOW MY STEPS
DID YOU KNOW?
YOUNG ADULTS WHO WERE AT-RISK FOR FALLING OFF TRACK BUT HAD A MENTOR ARE:
* 55% MORE LIKELY TO ENROLL IN COLLEGE
* 130% MORE LIKELY TO HOLD LEADERSHIP POSITIONS.
* 78% MORE LIKELY TO VOLUNTEER REGULARLY
* 90% ARE INTERESTED IN BECOMING A MENTOR
Our organization is headed by strong professional who are dedicated to elevating under-resourced students and their families. We understand that there is a disproportionate representation of minorities in key decision-making positions in all facets of leadership in the current time. We aim to close that gap by providing deserving students with the opportunity for financial, mental, and professional education. By offering mentorships to scholarship recipients, we aim to grow a network of like-minded individuals who will continuously give back to their communities and others alike.
VIRTUAL 5K OPTION: #MENTORINGMATTERS5K
#MentoringMatters5K is a virtual, non-competitive race by Follow My Steps that allows participants to choose their preferred distance and activity, such as running, walking, or dancing. It can be completed at any time from now until August 8th, and participants are encouraged to share post-challenge photos with the hashtag #MentoringMatters5K. The $40 registration fee serves as a donation to support resources for youth empowerment, including providing school supplies, financial aid for college-bound students, and hosting skill development workshops. Participants are encouraged to track their activity time and distance using a smartphone or smartwatch
YOUTH DISCOUNT APPLIED AT CHECKOUT!!!
THIS YEAR, WE ARE EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE THE 5TH ANNUAL MENTORING MATTERS 5K WILL BE HELD AT FOREST PARK.
NOTE: REGISTRATION TAKES PLACE AT THE MONKEY HOUSE.
PARK IN CYR ARENA PARKING LOT.
Runners and walkers can register as teams or individuals and have the option to fundraise as a team.
Tee Shirt included in registration (limited availability)
ABOUT FOLLOW MY STEPS
DID YOU KNOW?
YOUNG ADULTS WHO WERE AT-RISK FOR FALLING OFF TRACK BUT HAD A MENTOR ARE:
* 55% MORE LIKELY TO ENROLL IN COLLEGE
* 130% MORE LIKELY TO HOLD LEADERSHIP POSITIONS.
* 78% MORE LIKELY TO VOLUNTEER REGULARLY
* 90% ARE INTERESTED IN BECOMING A MENTOR
Our organization is headed by strong professional who are dedicated to elevating under-resourced students and their families. We understand that there is a disproportionate representation of minorities in key decision-making positions in all facets of leadership in the current time. We aim to close that gap by providing deserving students with the opportunity for financial, mental, and professional education. By offering mentorships to scholarship recipients, we aim to grow a network of like-minded individuals who will continuously give back to their communities and others alike.
VIRTUAL 5K OPTION: #MENTORINGMATTERS5K
#MentoringMatters5K is a virtual, non-competitive race by Follow My Steps that allows participants to choose their preferred distance and activity, such as running, walking, or dancing. It can be completed at any time from now until August 8th, and participants are encouraged to share post-challenge photos with the hashtag #MentoringMatters5K. The $40 registration fee serves as a donation to support resources for youth empowerment, including providing school supplies, financial aid for college-bound students, and hosting skill development workshops. Participants are encouraged to track their activity time and distance using a smartphone or smartwatch
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Forest Park(Monkey House), 200 Trafton Rd, Springfield, 01108, MA, United States
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