Please join us for our fourth annual Mental Health Movement 2K | 5K | 10K Run-Walk! All three events will be chip timed.



We, at Northeast Michigan Community Mental Health Authority (NeMCMHA), aim to bring awareness to mental health in our four-county catchment area of Alcona, Alpena, Montmorency, and Presque Isle, while also reducing the stigma of mental health.



These events can be completed by anyone! All routes are wheelchair and stroller accessible. You can try for a personal best or simply enjoy the beauty of our river routes! The 2K and 5K events are available to all runners and/or walkers, while the 10K is geared toward runners. All participants will receive a race bib with chip timers to allow for accurate timing.



Registration ends at 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, May 14, 2026. _There will be no same day registration_. Early bib/packet pickup will be available on Thursday, May 14, and Friday, May 15 (further details to follow). Day of bib/packet pickup will open at 7:30 a.m. Please arrive and pick up your packet at least 30 minutes prior to your event's scheduled start time.



The 10K run will begin at 8:30 a.m., followed by our 2K and 5K run/walks at 8:45 a.m.



Children aged 11 & under are free to register and they will receive finisher medals.



There are three registration windows for those aged 12 & up: Early, Regular, and Late. Those participants registering during Early and Regular registration times will receive race t-shirts.



2K & 10K AWARDS: The top female, male, and non-binary finisher will receive an award.

5K AWARDS: The top finisher in each of the following six age brackets will receive an award (female, male, non-binary):

* 11 & Under
* 12 - 17
* 18 - 29
* 30 - 44
* 45 - 59
* 60+



ROUTES: All routes will begin and end at 400 Johnson St. in Alpena, MI.

2K: https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2546881?units=km

5K: https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2119417?units=km

10K: https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2546838?units=km



RACE START TIME: 10K at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 16, 2026

2K & 5K at 8:45 a.m. on Saturday, May 16, 2026



REGISTRATION TABLE: The registration table will be at the driveway entrance on 400 Johnson St.



PARKING: Handicap parking and/or vehicle unloading will be available at NeMCMHA (400 Johnson St., Alpena, MI 49707). All other parking will be at Alpena Community College (ACC) right across Johnson Street. Please do not park in the rear hospital parking lot.



PETS: _Pets are not allowed at this event for the safety of our participants_.



WEATHER: We will be running/walking rain or shine! Start times may be delayed in the event of lightening.



REGISTRATION FEES: Early Bird Registration: $20, Regular Registration: $25, Late Registration: $30.

Scholarships are available (contact Brooke Paczkowski at [email protected] or (989) 358-7626 for scholarship information).



REFUND POLICY: Refunds will only be issued if the organizer cancels the event.