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2026 Be Kind to Your Mind Virtual Run – 1M • 5K • 10K • 13.1 • 26.2

2026 Be Kind to Your Mind Virtual Run – 1M • 5K • 10K • 13.1 • 26.2

Race Date

Aug 1, 2026

Location

Mesa, AZ

Quick facts

Date
Saturday, August 1, 2026
Location
Mesa, Arizona
Distance
Half marathon (13.1 mi)
Course
Loop Course
Terrain
Road
USATF certified
Not listed

The Experience

Did you know that May was Mental Health Awareness Month?  We are helping create awareness with our tenth annual Be Kind to Your Mind 1M, 5K, 10K, 13.1 26.2.   We encourage you to be kind to yourself and to be gentle with others. 

Also, at least 15% of every registration to an amazing organization that is dedicated to helping Americans achieve wellness by living mentally healthier lives. What: This is a 1M 5K 10K 13.1 or 26.2 virtual race in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month!  You choose which distance you will complete. When: Complete your race any time in 2026.   *Medals and bibs will ship out within 2 to 5 days of signing up. Where:  You choose the course and you time yourself (you’ll report your finishing time to us).

Why:  Because this is our way of celebrating our beautiful minds!

Cost:  The price is $25 and that includes your medal, bib and at least 15% of every entry will be donated.  *Charity Disclaimer: We are not a nonprofit organization — we simply believe in supporting great causes whenever we can. A portion of your race registration is donated to a charitable organization. Over the last 13 years we have donated more than $1 million to charities around the world.  Due to certain legal restrictions, we're unable to publicly list specific charities associated with each event. However, you're welcome to email us at support@virtualrunevent.com for more information on which charity this race benefits and to get a list of our charity donations throughout the years.   What is a Virtual Race?                              A virtual race is a race that can be run (or walked) from any location you choose. You can run, jog, or walk on the road, on the trail, on the treadmill, at the gym or on the track (or ev en at another race). You get to run your own race, at your own pace, and time it yourself. Running and walking on your own, or with friends! And your medal will be shipped directly to you. Complete a virtual 5Ks, 10K, half marathon and more!  Each race benefits a difference charity For each of our virtual races, we choose a charity to donate a portion of each registration to. We’ve already raised more than $1,00,000 for charities from races here at Virtual Run Events!  Our goal is to continue to help different charities around the world.

Logistics

Race Day

Saturday, August 1, 2026

Start Time

9:00 AM

Start Location

Participate from Home, Mesa, AZ, 85201

Directions

Course Info

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Difficulty

Rolling Hills

Quality Score

Methodology
Heritage0/20

first year

Size0/15

no finisher counts yet

Momentum3/5

small race — neutral

Loyalty0/20

needs a few years of results

Course & details0/15

limited extras

National draw0/10

no finisher data yet

Front-pack speed0/5

no winner time yet

Weather0/10

typical high 105°F

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

83°

Afternoon (High)

105°

Hot conditions — adjust pace expectations, prioritize hydration

0.1"

Precipitation

11 mph

Wind

37%

Humidity

Frequently asked

When is the 2026 Be Kind to Your Mind Virtual Run – 1M • 5K • 10K • 13.1 • 26.2?

The 2026 Be Kind to Your Mind Virtual Run – 1M • 5K • 10K • 13.1 • 26.2 is held on Saturday, August 1, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.

Where does the 2026 Be Kind to Your Mind Virtual Run – 1M • 5K • 10K • 13.1 • 26.2 take place?

It takes place in Mesa, Arizona.

What distances does the 2026 Be Kind to Your Mind Virtual Run – 1M • 5K • 10K • 13.1 • 26.2 offer?

The half marathon (13.1 miles).

Is the 2026 Be Kind to Your Mind Virtual Run – 1M • 5K • 10K • 13.1 • 26.2 course flat and good for a PR?

The 2026 Be Kind to Your Mind Virtual Run – 1M • 5K • 10K • 13.1 • 26.2 is a rolling hills, loop course course.

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