Mind Over Miles 5K
- Date Sat 6th September 2025
- Time 7:30AM EDT
- Location Saint Marys, Georgia
- Price $23.00 - $39.60
- Races 2 races
- Distances 1 Mile
Last chance to enter
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Event summary
Join us for the Mind Over Miles 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk on Saturday, September 6, 2025, in beautiful St. Marys, Camden! This exciting event kicks off National Suicide Prevention Week, bringing our community together to raise awareness for mental health and suicide prevention. The race starts at 7:30 AM at The Firefly, located at 609 Osborne St, St. Marys, GA 31558. Participants can register for the 5K for just $35 or the 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk for $20, with all runners receiving goody bags and a race t-shirt!
Mind Over Miles is more than just a race; it’s a movement dedicated to supporting our community and ensuring every individual feels valued and connected. A remarkable 25% of the proceeds will directly support local mental health resources, while 75% will fund scholarships for low-income families in Camden. Enjoy a morning of camaraderie, competition, and purpose as we run together to make a difference. Don’t miss out on this uplifting event – come out and make your miles matter!
Mind Over Miles is more than just a race; it’s a movement dedicated to supporting our community and ensuring every individual feels valued and connected. A remarkable 25% of the proceeds will directly support local mental health resources, while 75% will fund scholarships for low-income families in Camden. Enjoy a morning of camaraderie, competition, and purpose as we run together to make a difference. Don’t miss out on this uplifting event – come out and make your miles matter!
Organiser's Description
Mind Over Miles is more than just a race. It is a movement to join our community to help every member feel supported, valued, and never alone. Together we run to prevent suicide and promote mental health. We want every member of our community to know the world is a better place with them in it. 25% of our race proceeds will go to our communities local suicide prevention and mental health awareness resources. Suicide is the second leading cause of death for ages 10-24 and September 7-13th is National Suicide Prevention Week. We are kicking the week off on September 6th with a strong community presence through our 5K!
Camden is a county full of incredible athletes but Camden is also home to many low in come families who just cannot afford the expenses and fees associated with travel ball. 75% of the race proceeds will go towards scholarships for our low income PEP families. If you would like to donate more than just your racing entry fee there will be a tent set up on race day collecting donations!
Mind Over Miles 5K and 1 mile fun run/walk will be held on September 6th starting at 7:30am!
Race location: The Firefly, 609 Osborne St, St Marys, GA 31558
Early race check in will be at PEP Sports Performance, 1495 S 50th Ave, Kingsland, GA 31548 on September 5th any time between 5:30-6:30pm.
On race day:
Check in: 7:00am (if you opted out of early check in)
Race start: 7:30am
5K: $35
1 mile fun run/walk: $20
*All runners will receive goody bags from our race sponsors and a racing tshirt!
We will be using Second Wind Race Timing for race bibs, online and emailed results, LED timing clock, and chip timing!
5K Awards:
Overall Winners: 1st Male & 1st Female
Age Group Winners-Top 3 (not gender specific): 50+, 40-49, 30-39, 20-29, 15-19, & 14 & under.
Camden is a county full of incredible athletes but Camden is also home to many low in come families who just cannot afford the expenses and fees associated with travel ball. 75% of the race proceeds will go towards scholarships for our low income PEP families. If you would like to donate more than just your racing entry fee there will be a tent set up on race day collecting donations!
Mind Over Miles 5K and 1 mile fun run/walk will be held on September 6th starting at 7:30am!
Race location: The Firefly, 609 Osborne St, St Marys, GA 31558
Early race check in will be at PEP Sports Performance, 1495 S 50th Ave, Kingsland, GA 31548 on September 5th any time between 5:30-6:30pm.
On race day:
Check in: 7:00am (if you opted out of early check in)
Race start: 7:30am
5K: $35
1 mile fun run/walk: $20
*All runners will receive goody bags from our race sponsors and a racing tshirt!
We will be using Second Wind Race Timing for race bibs, online and emailed results, LED timing clock, and chip timing!
5K Awards:
Overall Winners: 1st Male & 1st Female
Age Group Winners-Top 3 (not gender specific): 50+, 40-49, 30-39, 20-29, 15-19, & 14 & under.
Mind Over Miles 5K
