Mental Health Matters
5K & Festival
May 18th, 2025
McAlpine Creek Park
Join us Sunday May 18th, 2025, rain or shine, for Mental Health Matters 5K, Kids Fun Run, & a Post-Race Community Festival create awareness for mental health.
This event takes place at McAlpine Creek Park in Charlotte, NC.
Event Address: 8711 Monroe Rd, Charlotte, NC 28212
Event Schedule:
9:00 AM - 5K
10:00 AM Awards
Post race party/festival
support our local CLT small businesses and explore mental health and well-being resources
10:30 AM - Kids Fun Run
Mental health affects all people of all ages, it is just as important as physical health and it does not discriminate. This event isn't just a race; it's a powerful movement to create awareness while finding hope in solidarity.
We hope that whatever you may be dealing with, that running is one of the things that helps you get through the challenging days and that you have the community to support you when you need it.
We all go through times that can challenge our mental health.
Let's normalize that with more visibility and presence within our community as we continue to amplify the conversation surrounding mental health and build a brighter future.
*Invite your friends & family and enjoy the post race party/festival with delicious food trucks, vendors, petting zoo, yoga, acupuncture, and more! Plan to bring a form of payment to enjoy these amazing vendors and support CLT small businesses!*
Registration fees
Kids Dash/Fun Run
For kids and all abilities wanting to participate in a shorter distance. Event shirt included.
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$15.00Oct 16 - May 18
5K
Price changes in 1 month 4 days-
Event shirt and medal included
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$30.00
Early Bird
Now registering Oct 16 – Dec 29 -
$35.00Dec 30 – Mar 1
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$40.00Mar 2 – May 16
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$45.00May 17 – May 18
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Registration Policies
- There are NO refunds for this race if you did not purchase the Refund Protection Program. Click here for transfer instructions.
- Race Management reserves the right to cancel or modify the event due to unfavorable conditions
- Registration fees are not refundable in the event of cancellation due to "Acts of God".
Contact information
- Event contact
- Start 2 Finish