Break the Stigma: Mental Health Awareness - Virtual Run/Walk
When is Break the Stigma: Mental Health Awareness - Virtual Run/Walk?
Break the Stigma: Mental Health Awareness - Virtual Run/Walk takes place on Monday, May 11, 2026 in Run from anywhere, DC.
What distances does Break the Stigma: Mental Health Awareness - Virtual Run/Walk offer?
Break the Stigma: Mental Health Awareness - Virtual Run/Walk offers 4 events: 1k Run/Walk, 5k Run/Walk, 10k Run/Walk, Half Marathon.
| Event | Distance | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1k Run/Walk | 1.0 km | $30.00 | Register |
| 5k Run/Walk | 5.0 km | $30.00 | Register |
| 10k Run/Walk | 10.0 km | $30.00 | Register |
| Half Marathon | 13.1 mi | $30.00 | Register |
How much does Break the Stigma: Mental Health Awareness - Virtual Run/Walk cost?
Registration for Break the Stigma: Mental Health Awareness - Virtual Run/Walk starts at $30.00. Prices vary by event distance.
Where is Break the Stigma: Mental Health Awareness - Virtual Run/Walk held?
Break the Stigma: Mental Health Awareness - Virtual Run/Walk is held in Run from anywhere, DC at Virtual Race.
About Break the Stigma: Mental Health Awareness - Virtual Run/Walk
National Mental Health Awareness week is May 11-17, 2026. We believe that mental health conditions are important to discuss year-round, but highlighting them during Mental Health Awareness Week provides a dedicated time for mental health advocates across the country to come together as one unified voice. That is why we are bringing awareness through our virtual run/walk, to help spread awareness and break the stigma!
This race benefits: NAMI, National Alliance on Mental Illness
HOW TO COMPLETE YOUR VIRTUAL RUN
- Register for the race
- Complete a 1k, 5k, 10k, Half Marathon run/walk at your convenience, any time, anywhere between May 11-17, 2026
- Submit your time (optional) to see how you placed overall and receive your finisher certificate
- Feel free to join the Virtual Runs for a Purpose Facebook Group to share and celebrate with other participants.
REGISTRATION INCLUDES
- Race Medal
- Printable Race Bib
- Printable Finisher Certificate
HOW TO CREATE A TEAM
- Only 1 person needs to create a team name during registration
- Share your team name so others can join when they go to register
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- How do I print my bib?
Once you register, go to your profile page and scroll down to the event listed. On the right, click "View Digital Bib" - How do I print my finisher certificate?
Once you submit your time after completing the race, there will be an option to print your finisher certificate. - Do I have to submit my time to get my swag?
No, submitting your time is optional. - How do I track my time?
You can use any time tracking app available in the app store. Here is a list of the top 10 apps. - Do all team members have to run/walk together?
No, that is the great part about a virtual race! Each team member can run/walk at their own pace on their own time. - Do all team members have to do the same distance?
No, each team member can choose to do their own distance. - When will I get my medal?
Medals will start to ship mid-April through the end of the race.
SWAG
Registration includes a medal, digital bib and finisher certificate.
Shirts are available separately through our online store for $20: https://runsforapurpose.printful.me/
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