Steps For Strong Minds 5K Run/Walk in Dearborn, MI
- Date Sat 9th May 2026
- Time 9:30AM EDT
- Location Dearborn, Michigan
- Price Free - $23.98
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, Sprint
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Event summary
Join us for the Steps For Strong Minds 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, May 9, 2026, in the vibrant community of Dearborn, Wayne! This uplifting event marks a new chapter for mental health advocacy, following the inspiring legacy of the Five Fifty Fifty Run/Walk for Mental Health. Designed to be inclusive and family-friendly, the Steps For Strong Minds event invites participants of all ages and abilities to come together and prioritize mental well-being through physical activity.
In addition to the 5K, children 10 and under can partake in the exhilarating Strong Minds Sprint, a 40-yard dash that promotes fun, fitness, and the importance of mental health from a young age. With free registration for kids aged 13 and under, families are encouraged to bond while supporting a great cause. Every step taken helps fund vital programs that raise mental health awareness and foster healthy habits in the community. Don't miss this chance to make a difference while having a blastβlet's step towards strong minds together!
In addition to the 5K, children 10 and under can partake in the exhilarating Strong Minds Sprint, a 40-yard dash that promotes fun, fitness, and the importance of mental health from a young age. With free registration for kids aged 13 and under, families are encouraged to bond while supporting a great cause. Every step taken helps fund vital programs that raise mental health awareness and foster healthy habits in the community. Don't miss this chance to make a difference while having a blastβlet's step towards strong minds together!
Organiser's Description
The AB Korkor Foundation is officially retiring the Five Fifty Fifty Run/Walk for Mental Health, a bold and inspiring initiative that began as 50 run/walks in 50 days across all 50 states. During the first two years of the event, the Foundations founder, Adel B. Korkor, personally ran in every one of the 50 events over 50 consecutive days, embodying the dedication, resilience, and urgency behind the Foundations mental health mission.
As the Five Fifty Fifty chapter comes to a close, the Foundation is excited to introduce its next evolution: the _Steps For Strong Minds 5K Run/Walk_, a family-focused mental health event designed to be more accessible, community-centered, and welcoming to participants of all ages and abilitiescontinuing the movement forward, one step at a time.
The _Strong Minds Sprint is an exciting new 40-yard dash designed especially for kids ages 10 and under_. This high-energy event encourages children to stay active while reinforcing the important connection between physical movement and mental well-being. Through fun, friendly competition, young participants build confidence, resilience, and healthy habits that support strong minds and strong bodies. We are thrilled to introduce this new addition and cant wait to see our youngest runners take off toward a brighter, healthier future.
Join our movement and make mental health a priority in YOUR community! We encourage families to run/walk together and to make that easy, kids 13 and under participate for free. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST REGISTER, REGARDLESS OF AGE, AND YOUTH MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT.
Proceeds from this event directly support programs that promote mental health awareness and encourage physical activity for kids in your community, helping them build resilience, confidence, and healthy habits that last a lifetime.
As the Five Fifty Fifty chapter comes to a close, the Foundation is excited to introduce its next evolution: the _Steps For Strong Minds 5K Run/Walk_, a family-focused mental health event designed to be more accessible, community-centered, and welcoming to participants of all ages and abilitiescontinuing the movement forward, one step at a time.
The _Strong Minds Sprint is an exciting new 40-yard dash designed especially for kids ages 10 and under_. This high-energy event encourages children to stay active while reinforcing the important connection between physical movement and mental well-being. Through fun, friendly competition, young participants build confidence, resilience, and healthy habits that support strong minds and strong bodies. We are thrilled to introduce this new addition and cant wait to see our youngest runners take off toward a brighter, healthier future.
Join our movement and make mental health a priority in YOUR community! We encourage families to run/walk together and to make that easy, kids 13 and under participate for free. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST REGISTER, REGARDLESS OF AGE, AND YOUTH MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT.
Proceeds from this event directly support programs that promote mental health awareness and encourage physical activity for kids in your community, helping them build resilience, confidence, and healthy habits that last a lifetime.
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University of MichiganDearborn, 4901 Evergreen Rd, Dearborn, 48128, MI, United States
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Steps For Strong Minds 5K Run/Walk in Dearborn, MI