Run for Mental Health 5K/10K/13.1 NYC
About the race
Run for Mental Health is a small, personal, local event for anyone who wants to run, walk or join virtually for someone on a difficult journey.
Each wave has a capped field, so you are never just a bib number.
All paces and ages are welcome, and those under 18 must run with a guardian. There is no gear to bring and no setup needed.
Timing
Timing is optional. Track your own time with Strava, RunKeeper, Nike Run or a similar app, then submit it through our online form to get posted, or ask a coordinator to time you.
No timing chips are used.
What you get
- Running T-shirt, shipped to your address (U.S. only)
- Finisher's medal
- Virtual training run, emailed to you a month before your run
- Online results and certificate of completion
- Invitation to join a local running club
Packet pickup and shirt delivery
There is no packet pickup. Your swag ships to your door. Double-check your full U.S. mailing address, including apartment number, when you register, as your shirt is sent there.
Race bibs are handed out on race day.
When swag arrives
Your shirt arrives at your mailing address the week of your race.
Signing up within 2 weeks of the race
Shipping may not arrive in time, so your shirt could arrive after race day. You are welcome to wear whatever you like and run anyway.
Participant information and course maps
We send final participant information by the Wednesday before race day, with all details and course maps.
Wave times
After you register, use your confirmation number to reserve a wave.
- Wave A: 7:30 AM
- Wave B: 8:00 AM
- Wave C: 8:30 AM
Running late
Jump in when you arrive. Our coordinators stay on site for 3 hours after the first wave. Times may change depending on the season, so check your participant info email.
Virtual run option
Prefer to run on your own time? The Virtual Run includes a digital training pack. Run whenever and wherever, with any tracking device you like (optional), then send your results to [email protected] to claim your medal.
What your entry includes
Cancellation policy
Athletes can cancel their registration, but no refund is given.
Refunds are not allowed for this race.
The course
Race weekend schedule
Location
City insight: New York City
On New York Harbor at the southern tip of New York State, New York City is the most populous city in the United States. It is made up of five boroughs: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island. The climate is humid continental, with hot, humid summers and cold winters, so spring and autumn are the best seasons to race.
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