World Mental Health Day 5K - Gaithersburg, MD
- Date Sat 10th October 2026
- Time 12:00AM EDT
- Location Gaithersburg, Maryland
- Price $11.60 - $27.50
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join us for the World Mental Health Day 5K in Gaithersburg, MD, on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. This uplifting event, hosted at Fleet Feet Gaithersburg, invites participants to move for mental well-being while raising awareness for mental health issues. As part of the National Run for Mental Health Week, this 5K will unite individuals both in-person and virtually across the country, emphasizing the vital connection between physical activity and mental health.
Registration options include a $10 entry for official participation and a chance to win prizes, or a $25 commemorative package featuring exclusive keepsakes like a woven iron-on patch and a performance neck gaiter. In addition, participants can create fundraisers to support Still I Run’s mission to empower communities through movement. Come together for a morning of connection and purpose, and let’s make a positive impact on mental health together!
Registration options include a $10 entry for official participation and a chance to win prizes, or a $25 commemorative package featuring exclusive keepsakes like a woven iron-on patch and a performance neck gaiter. In addition, participants can create fundraisers to support Still I Run’s mission to empower communities through movement. Come together for a morning of connection and purpose, and let’s make a positive impact on mental health together!
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MOVE FOR YOUR MENTAL WELL-BEING
Join us at Fleet Feet Gaithersburg, MD, on October 10 at 9:00 a.m. for the World Mental Health Day 5K, sponsored by Altra! Come together for a morning of movement, connection, and community as we celebrate the powerful role running can play in supporting mental well-being. Every step helps raise awareness for mental health and supports Still I Runs mission to promote movement for mental well-being.
As the culminating event of National Run for Mental Health Week, the World Mental Health Day 5K brings people together both virtually and at Fleet Feet locations across the country for one shared day of movement and purpose.
REGISTRATION OPTIONS
$10 REGISTRATION
* Official event registration
* Participation in the World Mental Health Day 5K at Fleet Feet Gaithersburg
* One entry into our World Mental Health Day Prize Drawing
$25 COMMEMORATIVE COLLECTION REGISTRATION
Celebrate the occasion with our limited-edition Commemorative Collection, which includes:
* Woven iron-on patch
* Gym bag/luggage tag
* Performance neck gaiter
* One entry into our World Mental Health Day prize drawing
These exclusive keepsakes are only available with the Commemorative Collection registration while supplies last. Swag deadline is September 12, 2026.
MAKE AN EVEN BIGGER IMPACT
You'll also have the option to create a fundraiser during registration. Every dollar raised helps Still I Run provide free programs, supportive communities, and resources that empower people to move for their mental well-being.
However you choose to complete your 5K, you'll be joining thousands of people making movement part of the conversation around mental health. We can't wait to celebrate with you on World Mental Health Day.
Join us at Fleet Feet Gaithersburg, MD, on October 10 at 9:00 a.m. for the World Mental Health Day 5K, sponsored by Altra! Come together for a morning of movement, connection, and community as we celebrate the powerful role running can play in supporting mental well-being. Every step helps raise awareness for mental health and supports Still I Runs mission to promote movement for mental well-being.
As the culminating event of National Run for Mental Health Week, the World Mental Health Day 5K brings people together both virtually and at Fleet Feet locations across the country for one shared day of movement and purpose.
REGISTRATION OPTIONS
$10 REGISTRATION
* Official event registration
* Participation in the World Mental Health Day 5K at Fleet Feet Gaithersburg
* One entry into our World Mental Health Day Prize Drawing
$25 COMMEMORATIVE COLLECTION REGISTRATION
Celebrate the occasion with our limited-edition Commemorative Collection, which includes:
* Woven iron-on patch
* Gym bag/luggage tag
* Performance neck gaiter
* One entry into our World Mental Health Day prize drawing
These exclusive keepsakes are only available with the Commemorative Collection registration while supplies last. Swag deadline is September 12, 2026.
MAKE AN EVEN BIGGER IMPACT
You'll also have the option to create a fundraiser during registration. Every dollar raised helps Still I Run provide free programs, supportive communities, and resources that empower people to move for their mental well-being.
However you choose to complete your 5K, you'll be joining thousands of people making movement part of the conversation around mental health. We can't wait to celebrate with you on World Mental Health Day.
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201 Market St W, Gaithersburg, 20878, MD, United States
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