Break the Stigma: Mental Health Awareness - Virtual Run/Walk

National Mental Health Awareness week is May 11-17, 2026.  We believe that mental health conditions are important to discuss year-round, but highlighting them during Mental Health Awareness Week provides a dedicated time for mental health advocates across the country to come together as one unified voice. That is why we are bringing awareness through our virtual run/walk, to help spread awareness and break the stigma! This race benefits: NAMI, National Alliance on Mental Illness HOW TO COMPLETE YOUR VIRTUAL RUN Register for the raceComplete a 1k, 5k, 10k, Half Marathon run/walk at your convenience, any time, anywhere between May 11-17, 2026Submit your time (optional) to see how you placed overall and receive your finisher certificateFeel free to join the Virtual Runs for a Purpose Facebook Group to share and celebrate with other participants. REGISTRATION INCLUDES Race MedalPrintable Race BibPrintable Finisher Certificate HOW TO CREATE A TEAM Only 1 person needs to create a team name during registrationShare your team name so others can join when they go to register FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS How do I print my bib?  Once you register, go to your profile page and scroll down to the event listed. On the right, click "View Digital Bib"How do I print my finisher certificate? Once you submit your time after completing the race, there will be an option to print your finisher certificate.Do I have to submit my time to get my swag? No, submitting your time is optional.How do I track my time? You can use any time tracking app available in the app store. Here is a list of the top 10 apps.Do all team members have to run/walk together? No, that is the great part about a virtual race! Each team member can run/walk at their own pace on their own time.Do all team members have to do the same distance? No, each team member can choose to do their own distance.When will I get my medal? Medals will start to ship mid-April through the end of the race.