Strong Mind 5K

The Strong Mind 5K is brought to you by the National Association for Athletes’ Mental Health (NAAMH), a nonprofit charity organization dedicated to supporting the mental wellness of athletes at all levels. Our mission is to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and provide resources that help athletes thrive both on and off the field.

The Strong Mind 5K is more than just a race—it’s a movement. By combining fitness, community, and mental health advocacy, we aim to create an environment where participants can celebrate resilience, challenge themselves, and support a cause that matters. Whether you’re a competitive runner, a casual walker, or joining as part of a team, every step you take helps us provide programs, education, and outreach to empower athletes with the tools they need for mental well-being.

​Individual Registration

Join us as an individual runner or walker and be part of a powerful movement supporting mental health in athletics. The Strong Mind 5K welcomes participants of all ages and fitness levels — whether you’re racing for a personal best or walking in support of a meaningful cause.

All individual registrations include:

• Official Strong Mind 5K race entry
• Bib number and safety pins
• Official Strong Mind 5K race t-shirt
• Professionally marked and supported course
• Access to on-course hydration stations
• Post-race refreshments
• Official finisher medal
• Access to post-race wellness village, sponsors, and mental health resources

Bring your team together to run for mental health and make an impact as a group. Team registration is open to legitimate sports organizations and teams, including youth teams, school programs, clubs, collegiate teams, and professional organizations.

• 5 Athletes – $175
• 10 Athletes – $300
• 15 Athletes – $425
• 20 Athletes – $500

Each team package includes race entry for the selected number of athletes, official race t-shirts, bibs, finisher medals, and full access to all race-day amenities and post-race activities.

Once your team package is purchased, a representative from the NAAMH team will contact you directly to complete participant registration, waivers, and required forms for each athlete. All athlete information will be collected and managed by the NAAMH team to ensure a smooth and organized registration process.

Team registration is open to:

• Youth sports teams
• School and collegiate teams
• Club and recreational teams
• Professional and semi-professional teams

All teams must be affiliated with a legitimate sports organization or program.

Teams may choose to participate in fundraising to further support mental health in athletics. Fundraising teams will receive a custom team fundraising page to share with supporters.

Fundraising Incentives:

• Teams that raise $500 or more by May 25, 2026 will receive custom fundraising medals and special recognition on race day.
• Awards will be presented to the top fundraising teams with the highest totals.

Running together builds stronger teams — and stronger minds. Join the Strong Mind 5K as a team and compete, connect, and give back for a powerful cause.

The Strong Mind 5K offers meaningful opportunities for sponsors and vendors to support mental health in athletics while connecting with an engaged and health-focused community. Sponsorship partners play a vital role in helping us expand awareness, fund critical programs, and create an impactful race experience for participants.

Vendors are invited to apply for booth space to showcase products, services, and wellness resources to athletes, families, and community members on race day.

To learn more about sponsorship opportunities or to reserve vendor booth space, please contact aW1wYWN0IHwgbmFhbWggISBvcmc=.

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