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! Held at the beautiful Depot Green in the heart of downtown Muskogee, this uplifting gathering invites everyone to participate in a 5K run or a 1-mile fun run/walk starting at 8:00 AM. This event aims to unite community members, including employees, clients, and supporters of Green Country Behavioral Health Services, all while promoting the importance of mental health awareness during Mental Health Awareness Month.
Whether you're a seasoned runner or a first-timer, you'll feel right at home as you join others in celebrating recovery and raising funds to enhance mental health services in the community. Registration fees are $30 for the 5K and $20 for the fun run, with the added perk of receiving a T-shirt if you register by April 16th. Plus, there will be exciting awards, including medals for the top three finishers in every age group and trophies for the overall top male and female participants. Lace up your shoes and be part of this inspiring event that encourages caring for ourselves and each other!
Whether you're a seasoned runner or a first-timer, you'll feel right at home as you join others in celebrating recovery and raising funds to enhance mental health services in the community. Registration fees are $30 for the 5K and $20 for the fun run, with the added perk of receiving a T-shirt if you register by April 16th. Plus, there will be exciting awards, including medals for the top three finishers in every age group and trophies for the overall top male and female participants. Lace up your shoes and be part of this inspiring event that encourages caring for ourselves and each other!
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.
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
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
Races
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5k
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 2nd May 2026 (8:00AM CDT)
$32.80
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1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 2nd May 2026 (8:00AM CDT)
$22.20
OPENS 19 FEB
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Depot Green, 205 Elgin St, Muskogee, OK 74401, Muskogee, 74403, OK, United States
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