# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 2026 Stop the Stigma 5K
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 09:00 am (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Nearly every family in the United States has been touched by mental illness or addiction. Interfaith Social Services hosts the Stop the Stigma 5K each year to support our loved ones, challenge stereotypes, encourage acceptance and eliminate stigmas, all while raising funds for our New Directions Counseling Center.

This year's race will be held Saturday, April 25, starting and ending at the Kennedy Center in North Quincy. Join us for a scenic (and sometimes hilly!) run or walk through the Squantum neighborhood.

Each registration helps fund a counseling session for a neighbor in need. Bring the whole family! Children, strollers and leashed pets welcome.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/quincy/2026-stop-the-stigma-5k/200029474320848
- **Event Categories**: contests, sports
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 161

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Quincy
- **state**: MA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Quincy Council on Aging/Elder Services
- **lat**: 42.289903170005
- **long**: -71.022935169989
- **full address**: Quincy Council on Aging/Elder Services, E Squantum St Opp Beechwood on the Bay, 446 E Squantum St, Quincy, MA 02171, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 2026 Stop the Stigma 5K being held?
  - **A:** 2026 Stop the Stigma 5K takes place on Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 09:00 am at Quincy Council on Aging/Elder Services, E Squantum St Opp Beechwood on the Bay, 446 E Squantum St, Quincy, MA 02171, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 2026 Stop the Stigma 5K?
  - **A:** 2026 Stop the Stigma 5K is organized by Interfaith Social Services.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 2026 Stop the Stigma 5K is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Quincy, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 160+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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