Run for Mental Health 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO
About the race
Run for Mental Health is an empowering journey toward well-being, run with purpose and heart for someone you know who is on that difficult journey. Let's break the stigma and stride toward a healthier mind.
This is a smaller, private group run with a capped field per wave, so it never feels crowded and you're never just a bib number. All paces and ages are welcome (under 18 with a guardian), and you can run it, walk it, or do whatever suits you.
Timing
- Optional: track your own time via Strava, RunKeeper, Nike Run, or similar, then submit it through our online form to get posted.
- Or ask a coordinator to help time you.
- No timing chips; this is about progress, not pressure.
Packet pickup
No packet pickup: your swag ships straight to your door, so there are no lines. 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 will my swag arrive?
Your shirt will arrive at your mailing address the week of your race.
Signing up within 2 weeks of the race
Shipping may not catch up in time, so your shirt could arrive after race day. You are welcome to wear whatever you like and come run anyway.
Course map and race details
We'll send final participant info by the Wednesday before race day, with all the details and course maps.
Wave times
Once you've registered, use your confirmation number to reserve a wave.
- Wave A: 7:30 AM
- Wave B: 8:00 AM
- Wave C: 8:30 AM
Wave sell-outs and waitlist
Once a wave sells out, you can take the virtual run option or join the waitlist.
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 please check your participant info email.
Virtual run option
Prefer to run on your own time? Our virtual run includes a digital training pack to keep you on track. Run it 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: San Francisco
San Francisco, officially the City and County of San Francisco, is the 17th-largest city in the United States and the second most populous in the Bay Area. It is a global center for technology and finance, known for its eclectic architecture and mild climate. The Mediterranean climate brings cool, foggy summers and mild, wet winters, so early autumn and spring are the best seasons to race.
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