Mental Health Movement 5K Run-Walk

Please join us for our second annual Mental Health Movement 2K | 5K | 10K Run-Walk! New this year, as you will have just noticed, we are adding 2K and 10K events! All three events will be chip timed.

We, at Northeast Michigan Community Mental Health Authority (NeMCMHA), aim to bring awareness to mental health in our four-county catchment area of Alcona, Alpena, Montmorency, and Presque Isle counties. 

These events can be completed by anyone! All routes are wheelchair and stroller friendly. You can go for a personal best or take a beautiful morning walk along our river routes! Our 2K and 5K events are available to all runners and/or walkers, but we suggest that our 10K event be for those planning to run. All participants will receive a race bib with chip timers to allow for accurate timing.

Registration ends at 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, May 16, 2024. There will be no same day registration. Early bib/packet pickup will be available on Friday, May 17 at NeMCMHA (further details to follow). Day of bib/packet pickup will open at 7:30 a.m. Please arrive and pick up your packet at least 15 minutes before your event is scheduled to begin.

Our new 10K Run will begin at 8:30 a.m., followed by our 2K and 5K at 9:00 a.m.

All participants will receive a medal and the top finishers in each bracket will receive an award! 

ROUTE: Official route maps will be posted soon! All routes will begin and end at 400 Johnson St. in Alpena, MI.

RACE START TIME:  10K at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 18, 2024

                                    2K & 5K at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 18, 2024

BRACKETS: Female, Male, Non-Binary

11 & Under12 - 17 18 - 2526 - 3435 - 4445 - 5455 - 6465+

PARKING: Handicap parking and/or vehicle unloading will be available at NeMCMHA (400 Johnson St., Alpena, MI 49707). All other parking will be at Alpena Community College (ACC) right across Johnson Street.  

PETS: No pets will be allowed on any of the routes.  

WEATHER: We will be running/walking rain or shine! Start times may be delayed in the event of lightening. 

REGISTRATION FEES:  Early Bird Registration: $20, Regular Registration: $25, Late Registration: $30.

                                        Scholarships are available (contact Nichole Keyes at [email protected] or (989) 358-7716 for scholarship information).

REFUND POLICY: Refunds will only be issued if the organizer cancels the event.