Making Strides for Mental Health
- Date Sat 2nd May 2026
- Time 8:00AM CDT
- Location Muskogee, Oklahoma
- Price $22.20 - $32.80
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready to make a difference at the Making Strides for Mental Health event on Saturday, May 2, 2026, in the vibrant Depot District of downtown Muskogee! This uplifting community event invites participants to join a 5K run or a 1-mile fun run/walk, both kicking off at 8:00 AM. Whether you're a seasoned athlete or just looking for a fun day out with family and friends, you'll be welcomed with open arms as we unite to promote mental health awareness.
In celebration of Mental Health Awareness Month, this event aims to raise awareness about the importance of mental wellness and supports recovery from mental illness. Proceeds from the event will directly enhance outreach and services for mental health in our community. Join us for a day filled with inspiration, camaraderie, and fun! After the run, stick around for a Family Fun Day until 1:00 PM, where everyone can enjoy activities and support a great cause. Don’t miss your chance to register early to secure your event t-shirt, and compete for medals and trophies in various categories. Let's come together to make strides for mental health!
In celebration of Mental Health Awareness Month, this event aims to raise awareness about the importance of mental wellness and supports recovery from mental illness. Proceeds from the event will directly enhance outreach and services for mental health in our community. Join us for a day filled with inspiration, camaraderie, and fun! After the run, stick around for a Family Fun Day until 1:00 PM, where everyone can enjoy activities and support a great cause. Don’t miss your chance to register early to secure your event t-shirt, and compete for medals and trophies in various categories. Let's come together to make strides for mental health!
Organiser's Description
GREEN COUNTRY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES (GCBHS) WILL BE HOSTING, MAKING STRIDES FOR MENTAL HEALTH, ON MAY 2, 2026 AT THE DEPOT GREEN IN DEPOT DISTRICT IN DOWNTOWN MUSKOGEE. PLEASE JOIN US FOR THE 5K OR 1 MILE FUN RUN/WALK THAT WILL START AT 8:00 AM. OUR HOPE FOR THIS EVENT IS TO BRING TOGETHER GCBHS EMPLOYEES, CLIENTS, AND SUPPORTERS AS WE MAKE STRIDES TO IMPROVE MENTAL HEALTH IN OUR COMMUNITY. WHETHER YOU ARE A FIRST TIMER OR A SEASONED RUNNER, YOU WILL FEEL WELCOME AT THIS EVENT.
AFTER THE RUN, PARTICIPANTS AND ANYONE IN THE COMMUNITY IS INVITED TO TAKE PART IN OUR FAMILY FUN DAY THAT WILL BE HAPPENING UNTIL 1:00 PM.
ABOUT GCBHS: GCBHS STRIVES TO CREATE A SAFE, SUPPORTIVE, AND WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT WHERE THOSE WE SERVE CAN GAIN SKILLS AND RESOURCES NECESSARY TO LEAD HEALTHY, SELF-SUFFICIENT, PRODUCTIVE LIVES. WE DO EVERYTHING TO LIVE UP TO OUR MOTTO, "CARING PEOPLE CARING FOR OTHERS."
WHY WE ARE HOSTING THIS EVENT: MAY IS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH. GCBHS IS HOSTING THIS RUN TO INCREASE AWARENESS OF THE IMPORTANCE OF MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS IN THE LIVES OF THOSE IN OUR COMMUNITY AND TO CELEBRATE RECOVERY FROM MENTAL ILLNESS. PROCEEDS FROM THIS EVENT GO TOWARD FURTHERING THE OUTREACH AND SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY REGARDING MENTAL HEALTH.
RUN DETAILS REGISTRATION FEES:
5K IS $30, FUN RUN IS $20
T-SHIRTS: MUST REGISTER BY APRIL 16TH TO GET A GUARANTEED SHIRT IN YOUR SIZE. SHIRTS ARE FIRST COME FIRST SERVED AFTER 4/16.
AWARDS: MEDALS TO THE TOP 3 IN EVERY 5 YEAR AGE GROUP UP TO 80 AND OVER AND TROPHIES TO THE TOP 3 OVERALL MALES AND FEMALES.
RACE TIMING: CHIP TIMED RACE BY I:40 RACE SERVICE
AFTER THE RUN, PARTICIPANTS AND ANYONE IN THE COMMUNITY IS INVITED TO TAKE PART IN OUR FAMILY FUN DAY THAT WILL BE HAPPENING UNTIL 1:00 PM.
ABOUT GCBHS: GCBHS STRIVES TO CREATE A SAFE, SUPPORTIVE, AND WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT WHERE THOSE WE SERVE CAN GAIN SKILLS AND RESOURCES NECESSARY TO LEAD HEALTHY, SELF-SUFFICIENT, PRODUCTIVE LIVES. WE DO EVERYTHING TO LIVE UP TO OUR MOTTO, "CARING PEOPLE CARING FOR OTHERS."
WHY WE ARE HOSTING THIS EVENT: MAY IS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH. GCBHS IS HOSTING THIS RUN TO INCREASE AWARENESS OF THE IMPORTANCE OF MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS IN THE LIVES OF THOSE IN OUR COMMUNITY AND TO CELEBRATE RECOVERY FROM MENTAL ILLNESS. PROCEEDS FROM THIS EVENT GO TOWARD FURTHERING THE OUTREACH AND SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY REGARDING MENTAL HEALTH.
RUN DETAILS REGISTRATION FEES:
5K IS $30, FUN RUN IS $20
T-SHIRTS: MUST REGISTER BY APRIL 16TH TO GET A GUARANTEED SHIRT IN YOUR SIZE. SHIRTS ARE FIRST COME FIRST SERVED AFTER 4/16.
AWARDS: MEDALS TO THE TOP 3 IN EVERY 5 YEAR AGE GROUP UP TO 80 AND OVER AND TROPHIES TO THE TOP 3 OVERALL MALES AND FEMALES.
RACE TIMING: CHIP TIMED RACE BY I:40 RACE SERVICE
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Depot Green, 205 Elgin St, Muskogee, OK 74401, Muskogee, 74403, OK, United States
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