International Mental Health Awareness Day 5k
International Mental Health Awareness Day 5k is a running race on October 10, 2026 in Slidell, LA, with an entry fee of $30.
- Date
- October 10, 2026 (3 days to go)
- Location
- 333 Erlanger Ave, Slidell, LA
- Price
- $30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
On October 10th 2026 Neaux Stigma will be hosting a 5k run in Olde Towne, Slidell, Louisiana. Ticket sales from this race will be directly benefitting our mission and raising awareness for International Mental Health Day!
Runners must be present to check in at Griffith Park before the race officially starts at 7:30 AM. Participants are also encouraged to walk the race if they do not wish to run it. Children under 12 will not need to purchase a ticket. All minors must be accompanied by an adult. Refreshments, fruit, and other snacks will be provided for attendees (this includes water for runners/walkers at the halfway point).
There will be door prizes for the first 5 runners to complete the race!
Please contact Emily Jones at Neauxstigma@gmail.com or (225)614-3628 if you have any further questions or would like to be a vendor and support this event! All organizations and local businesses are encouraged to join.
Price $30.00
Events
Race-Day Forecast
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race day
Saturday, 10/10
High
80°
Low
66°
Conditions
Tropical storm conditions possible
Chance of Rain
79%
Wind
5 to 10 mph
About Slidell, LA
City Elevation
15 ft
Nearest Airport
MSY
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport · 36 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
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- Race
- International Mental Health Awareness Day 5k
- Date
- October 10, 2026
- Location
- 333 Erlanger Ave, Slidell, LA
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International Mental Health Awareness Day 5k
Oct 10, 2026