Boo the Stigma 5K
- Date Sat 31st October 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Shelby, North Carolina
- Price $43.40
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Last chance to enter
Race day is fast approaching
Event summary
Join us for the Boo the Stigma 5K on Saturday, October 31, 2026, in Shelby, Cleveland! This exciting event aims to raise awareness about mental health in our community while promoting support and resources for those in need. The race will take place at Shelby Middle School, featuring a scenic cross-country trail. Participants of all ages are welcome to enjoy the 5K walk/run, with age divisions ranging from 10 and under to 61 and above.
Not only will you have the chance to run for a great cause, but there will also be a festive atmosphere filled with fun activities! Enjoy trick-or-treating, food trucks, goody bags, and a costume contest with prizes. Mental health providers will be on-site to share valuable information about available resources, helping to eliminate the stigma surrounding mental health, especially for school-aged children. All proceeds from the event will support the Alexander Youth Network, which provides essential treatment programs for students facing challenges in the classroom. Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity to connect with your community while supporting a vital cause! Packet pick-up begins at 8 AM, with the race starting at 9 AM. Let's come together to boo the stigma and make a difference!
Not only will you have the chance to run for a great cause, but there will also be a festive atmosphere filled with fun activities! Enjoy trick-or-treating, food trucks, goody bags, and a costume contest with prizes. Mental health providers will be on-site to share valuable information about available resources, helping to eliminate the stigma surrounding mental health, especially for school-aged children. All proceeds from the event will support the Alexander Youth Network, which provides essential treatment programs for students facing challenges in the classroom. Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity to connect with your community while supporting a vital cause! Packet pick-up begins at 8 AM, with the race starting at 9 AM. Let's come together to boo the stigma and make a difference!
Organiser's Description
Boo the Stigma is a 5k to bring awareness to mental health in our community. The race will be held at Shelby Middle School on their cross country trail. There will be t shirts and medals for everyone. We will have booths for mental health providers in our community to gain more information about available resources to help show how accessible mental health support is and to get rid of the stigma associated with mental health, especially in school aged kids. Mental health is not just an issue adults face, it unfortunately starts at a young age. Help us boo the stigma of mental health and provide to our community members in need.
The proceeds will go to Alexander Youth Network. Their day treatment program provides highly individualized treatment programs for students k-12 who are facing challenges in the classroom due to mental or behavioral health diagnoses. Their highly structured classroom environment, coupled with multi-sensory techniques and smaller class sizes, allows your child to embrace their own unique talents and learn the skills they need to succeed in school and return to a traditional school program.
There will be trick or treating, food trucks, goody bags, a 50/50 Raffle, costume contest, and lots more fun, so please come out and enjoy time with your community members. The costume contest winner will get a prize! The Black Sheep Mobile Grill will be here from 10-1 to keep you fed while you hang out with your community and trick or treat to our different mental health booths.
Packet pick up will start at 8am with the race time starting at 9am. All ages are welcomed to join our 5k walk/race. Proceeds will go to buying supplies to help our kids in need.
Time divisions will be:
10 and under
10-15
16-20
21-30
31-40
41-50
51-60
61+
The proceeds will go to Alexander Youth Network. Their day treatment program provides highly individualized treatment programs for students k-12 who are facing challenges in the classroom due to mental or behavioral health diagnoses. Their highly structured classroom environment, coupled with multi-sensory techniques and smaller class sizes, allows your child to embrace their own unique talents and learn the skills they need to succeed in school and return to a traditional school program.
There will be trick or treating, food trucks, goody bags, a 50/50 Raffle, costume contest, and lots more fun, so please come out and enjoy time with your community members. The costume contest winner will get a prize! The Black Sheep Mobile Grill will be here from 10-1 to keep you fed while you hang out with your community and trick or treat to our different mental health booths.
Packet pick up will start at 8am with the race time starting at 9am. All ages are welcomed to join our 5k walk/race. Proceeds will go to buying supplies to help our kids in need.
Time divisions will be:
10 and under
10-15
16-20
21-30
31-40
41-50
51-60
61+
Races
-
Boo the Stigma 5K
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 31st October 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$43.40
Reviews
Doing this event?
First-hand event reviews from people who have been there, done that and got the breathable T-shirt, really help everyone choose their next event. You'll be able to review this event once it's taken place.
Location
1480 South Dekalb Street, Shelby, 28152, NC, United States
Who's In
See who else is doing this event
Be the first
No-one has marked this event as 'Doing' or 'Maybe' yet. Will you be the first?
Boo the Stigma 5K
