Mental Health Awareness Run/Walk

REGISTRATION NOW CLOSED

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, the 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 race bib? ‍

You can print your race bib from your profile page. After registering, log in, find your event, and click “View Digital Bib” to download and print it.

How do I download or print my finisher certificate?

You can download and print your finisher certificate after submitting your race time. Once your time is submitted, the certificate will be available in your profile.

Do I need to submit my time to receive race swag?

No, you do not need to submit your time to receive race swag. Time submission is optional.

What app should I use to track my race time?

You can use any running or fitness tracking app to record your race time. Popular options include Strava, Nike Run Club, and Apple Fitness. Here is a list of the top 10 apps. You can also use a stopwatch if you prefer.

Do team members have to complete the race together?

No, team members do not need to complete the race together. Each participant can run or walk at their own pace and on their own schedule.

Do all team members have to complete the same distance?

No, team members do not have to complete the same distance. Each participant can choose their own distance.

When will I receive my race medal?‍

Race medals begin shipping in mid-April and will continue through the end of the race period.

SWAG

Registration includes: race medal, bib and finisher certificate.

SHIRTS

Shirts are available for $20.

About the Organizer

Runs for a Purpose is a virtual race organization founded in 2020 that hosts run and walk events supporting charitable causes. Participants can complete races from anywhere while helping raise awareness and funds for organizations focused on health, mental health, and community support.

Since launching, Runs for a Purpose has supported more than 40,000 participants and raised over $370,000 for 30+ charities. Each event is designed to be flexible, allowing participants to choose their distance, track their activity using any fitness app, and complete the race on their own schedule.

All race operations—including registration, digital bibs, finisher certificates, and results tracking—are managed through a secure third-party race platform used by Runs for a Purpose.

Each race supports a specific cause, including:

You can learn more about each event and register on their individual race pages.