6th Annual APA & APAF MOORE Equity in Mental Health 5K Run and 1 Mile Fun Walk & Roll
Sat, Jul 11, 2026, 4:00 AM EDT
- Featured distance
- 5K
- Type
- Run
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Race feel
Run, walk, or roll to support mental health equity for young people of color, with options to participate in DC or from your own community.
- Fun
- Competitive
- For a Cause
Fun
Competitive
For a CauseJoin the American Psychiatric Association and APA Foundation for the 6th Annual MOORE Equity in Mental Health 5K Run and 1 Mile Fun Walk & Roll. This event supports organizations dedicated to improving the mental health of young people of color. Participate in person at Freedom Plaza in Washington, DC, or remotely from your home community. Awards recognize top finishers in men's, women's, and nonbinary divisions, alongside random prize drawings. Your involvement helps combat youth mental health inequities and honors advocate Bebe Moore Campbell.
What to expect
- Participate in a 5K run or 1-mile fun walk/roll, either in Washington, DC, or remotely.
From the organizer
Join the American Psychiatric Association (APA) and the APA Foundation (APAF) for the MOORE Equity in Mental Health 5K Run and 1 Mile Fun Walk & Roll
Run, walk, and roll to support organizations that promote awareness programs and provide services to improve the mental health of young people of color.
Race Details
In-Person 5K Run and 1 Mile Fun Walk & Roll
The event will be held rain or shine unless the weather conditions are unsafe (ex. lightning).
Location: Freedom Plaza, Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington DC
Date: Saturday, July 11, 2026
Check-in: Starts at 7:00 am. Arrival prior to 7:45 am required to participate in race.
Awards and Prizes: At approximately 9:45 am, awards will be presented to the in-person 5K Runners who come in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers across divisions. Random drawing winners will be announced following the awards ceremony.
Remote 5K Run and 1 Mile Fun Walk & Roll
Monitor the weather conditions in your area and put safety first.
Location: Your home community. Join your team's local event or participate on your own schedule throughout the day.
Date: Saturday, July 11, 2026
Schedule of Events
Public transportation is highly encouraged such as the Metrorail and Metrobus as street parking near Freedom Plaza might be limited.
Registration and Packet Pickup opens at 7:00 am to collect your bib and enter into the random prize drawing.
Arrival prior to 7:45 am is required to ensure your participation in the race.
Brief speaking program begins at 7:30 am.
The 5K Run and 1 Mile Fun Walk & Roll will begin promptly at 8:30 am.
The 5K Run and 1 Mile Fun Walk & Roll concludes at approximately 9:45 am.
At approximately 9:45 am, 5K Runners placing 1st, 2nd, and 3rd across divisions will be announced, followed by winners of the random prize drawings.
