Mental Health Matters 5k Run/1 Mile Walk
Mental Health Matters 5k Run/1 Mile Walk is a running race on August 30, 2026 in West Chester, PA, with an entry fee of $40.
- Date
- August 30, 2026 (37 days to go)
- Price
- $40
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Join us for our 4th annual event! We walk and run in honor of those we’ve lost to suicide and those who have struggled or are struggling with mental health issues. If you are unable to attend the event this year, please consider donating to our fundraising page! All proceeds benefit the American Foundation For Suicide Prevention (AFSP.org) whose mission is to “save lives and bring hope”.
We are not alone when we fight together. In 2012 I lost my younger sister, Colleen, who died by suicide. My goal in the years that have followed is to honor her by hosting this event each year with my friend and fellow pediatric nurse, Kirsten. Together we are passionate about engaging our community in movement, support and awareness. Your Mental Health Matters!
Please note: This run/walk is dog and stroller friendly. There are bathrooms on-site.
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Weather
Typical Conditions
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
83°
Typical Low
59°
Chance of Rain
30%
Based on US Climate Normals data from W Chester 2 Nw, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About West Chester, PA
Population
19,235
as of 2023
City Elevation
444 ft
Nearest Airport
PHL
Philadelphia International Airport · 20 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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37
Days to train
- Race
- Mental Health Matters 5k Run/1 Mile Walk
- Date
- August 30, 2026
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Mental Health Matters 5k Run/1 Mile Walk
Aug 30, 2026