Mental Health Matters 5k Run/1 Mile Walk

  • Date Sun 30th August 2026
  • Time 8:30AM EDT
  • Location West Chester, Pennsylvania
  • Price $41.70
  • Races 1 race
  • Distances 5km

Event summary

Join us for the uplifting 4th annual Mental Health Matters 5k Run and 1 Mile Walk on Sunday, August 30, 2026, in beautiful West Chester, Chester. This inspiring event aims to raise awareness about mental health while honoring those we have lost to suicide. Registration kicks off at 8:30 AM at the Ira Hicks Pavilion, where you’ll be greeted by warm welcomes from Kirsten and Rebecca. This year, participants will also hear from guest speaker Eric Ayers, who will share his powerful message of challenge, recovery, and victory.

The 5k run will commence at 9:15 AM, followed by the 1 Mile Walk, making it a perfect day for everyone, from seasoned runners to casual walkers. The 5k is a timed race, with medals awarded to the top three male and female finishersβ€”so bring your competitive spirit! Enjoy refreshments at the finish line, and feel free to bring your furry friends and strollers, as this event is dog and stroller-friendly. Together, let’s make strides for mental health awareness and support the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. If you can’t make it, consider donating to our fundraising page to help save lives and spread hope!

Organiser's Description

Join us for our 4th annual event!

Registration begins at 8:30am at the Ira Hicks Pavillion (the pavillion by the playground). Kirsten and Rebecca will welcome everyone and this year we will have a guest speaker, Eric Ayers, who will share a short message about his "challenge, recovery, victory experience". We will guide everyone to the starting line where the race will begin at 9:15am. Runners will go first, followed by the walkers.

We are not alone when we fight together. In 2012 I lost my younger sister, Colleen, who died by suicide. My goal in the years that have followed is to honor her by hosting this event each year with my friend and fellow pediatric nurse, Kirsten. Together we are passionate about engaging our community in movement, support and awareness. We walk and run in honor of those weve lost to suicide and those who have struggled or are struggling with mental health issues. If you are unable to attend the event this year, please consider donating to our fundraising page! All proceeds benefit the American Foundation For Suicide Prevention (AFSP.org) whose mission is to save lives and bring hope.

Please note: The 5k run portion of this event is timed, the top 3 finishers from male and female groups will be awarded medals as well as bragging rights for the year! We will have water and light snacks available after the race. This run/walk is dog and stroller friendly. There are bathrooms on-site.

Races

  • Mental Health Matters 5k Run/1 Mile Walk

    Incl. $1.70 Fee

    Sun 30th August 2026 (8:30AM EDT)

    $41.70

    CLOSED
    Choose to run the 5k race, or participate in the 1 mile walk! Whether its your first time attending, donating or simply showing support, you are welcome here!

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1661 Paoli Pike, West Chester, 19380, PA, United States

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