Stairs for Strides 5K
- Date Sat 8th May 2027
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Wheeling, West Virginia
- Price $28.95
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join us for the vibrant Stairs for Strides 5K on Saturday, May 8, 2027, in Wheeling, Marshall, and take part in an uplifting event that promotes mental health awareness! Kicking off at 9:00 AM, this unique race invites participants to conquer 350 STAIRS while embracing the mantra that mental and physical health go hand in hand. Not up for the climb? No problem! The Family Friendly Mental Health Mile offers a fun alternative for all ages, ensuring everyone can join the movement for mental wellness.
After the race, stick around for the Wheeling Food Truck Festival at Heritage Port, running from 10 AM to 6 PM. With over 20 food trucks and vendors, you can savor delicious food while exploring valuable mental health resources in our community. Don’t miss the awards ceremony at 10:30 AM, where top runners and walkers will be honored across various age groups. Whether you're racing to win or walking for fun, the Stairs for Strides event promises a day filled with energy, community spirit, and a commitment to mental health!
After the race, stick around for the Wheeling Food Truck Festival at Heritage Port, running from 10 AM to 6 PM. With over 20 food trucks and vendors, you can savor delicious food while exploring valuable mental health resources in our community. Don’t miss the awards ceremony at 10:30 AM, where top runners and walkers will be honored across various age groups. Whether you're racing to win or walking for fun, the Stairs for Strides event promises a day filled with energy, community spirit, and a commitment to mental health!
Organiser's Description
Support NAMI Greater Wheeling and raise awareness for mental health by kicking off your morning at 9:00 AM with our STAIRS FOR STRIDES 5K or FAMILY FRIENDLY MENTAL HEALTH MILE throughout East Wheeling! Each participant will receive a sweat head band, wristbands, & participation coin for doing the 5K or the 1 Mile.
For our Stairs for Strides 5K climb up 350 STAIRS to show that MENTAL + PHYSICAL = HEALTH! Our Family Friendly Mental Health Mile has no stairs.
Stay after the race and join us from 10 AM-6 PM for our WHEELING FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL @ Heritage Port, Wheeling.
Enjoy your lunch & dinner from over 20 food trucks and vendors while checking out the mental health resources available in our community!
SCHEDULE:
_Friday, May 8:_
NAMI's downtown Wheeling office at 1035 Chapline Street, Wheeling, WV 26003
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM - Prepacket Pickup
_Saturday, May 9:_
Heritage Port, 1200 Greater Wheeling Trail, Wheeling, WV 26003
8:00 AM - Registration & Packet Pickup
9:00 AM - 5K Run/Walk, 5K Competitive Walk, & Family Friendly Mental Health Mile Starts
10:00 AM - Food Trucks Open
10:30 AM - Awards Ceremony
AWARDS:
_5K Run/Walk:_
Top 3 Overall Female & Male
Top 3 Female & Male in each of the following Age Groups 14-Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, & 70+
5K Competitive Walk:
Top 3 Overall Female & Male
Top 3 Female & Male in each of the following Age Groups 14-Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, & 70+
For our Stairs for Strides 5K climb up 350 STAIRS to show that MENTAL + PHYSICAL = HEALTH! Our Family Friendly Mental Health Mile has no stairs.
Stay after the race and join us from 10 AM-6 PM for our WHEELING FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL @ Heritage Port, Wheeling.
Enjoy your lunch & dinner from over 20 food trucks and vendors while checking out the mental health resources available in our community!
SCHEDULE:
_Friday, May 8:_
NAMI's downtown Wheeling office at 1035 Chapline Street, Wheeling, WV 26003
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM - Prepacket Pickup
_Saturday, May 9:_
Heritage Port, 1200 Greater Wheeling Trail, Wheeling, WV 26003
8:00 AM - Registration & Packet Pickup
9:00 AM - 5K Run/Walk, 5K Competitive Walk, & Family Friendly Mental Health Mile Starts
10:00 AM - Food Trucks Open
10:30 AM - Awards Ceremony
AWARDS:
_5K Run/Walk:_
Top 3 Overall Female & Male
Top 3 Female & Male in each of the following Age Groups 14-Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, & 70+
5K Competitive Walk:
Top 3 Overall Female & Male
Top 3 Female & Male in each of the following Age Groups 14-Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, & 70+
Races
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5K Run
Incl. $3.95 Fee & Sweat Head Band, Wristbands, & Participation Medal
Sat 8th May 2027 (9:00AM EDT)
$28.95
OPENS 31 JUL -
5K Competitive Walk
Incl. $3.95 Fee & Sweat Head Band, Wristbands, & Participation Medal
Sat 8th May 2027 (9:00AM EDT)
$28.95
OPENS 31 JUL -
Family Friendly Mental Health Mile
Incl. $3.95 Fee & Sweat Head Band, Wristbands, & Participation Medal
Sat 8th May 2027 (9:15AM EDT)
$28.95
OPENS 31 JUL
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