Boo the Stigma 5K is a running race on October 31, 2026 in Shelby, NC, with an entry fee of $40.
From the Organizer
Boo the Stigma is a 5k to bring awareness to mental health in our community. The race will be held at Shelby Middle School on their cross country trail. There will be t shirts and medals for everyone. We will have booths for mental health providers in our community to gain more information about available resources. Help us boo the stigma of mental health and provide to our community members in need. There will be trick or treating, food trucks, goody bags, a 50/50 Raffle, costume contest, and lots more fun, so please come out and enjoy time with your community members. Packet pick up will start at 8am with the race time starting at 9am. All ages are welcomed to join our 5k walk/race. Proceeds will go to buying supplies to help our kids in need.
Time divisions will be:
10 and under
10-15
16-20
21-30
31-40
41-50
51-60
61+
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
69°
Typical Low
39°
Chance of Rain
26%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Shelby 2 Nw, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
21,868
as of 2023
City Elevation
866 ft
Nearest Airport
CLT
Charlotte Douglas International Airport · 34 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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Boo the Stigma 5K
Oct 31, 2026