Stronger Together Community Run/Walk and Mental Health Panel
Date
Sat, May 16, 2026, 9:30 AM EDTDistance
5K
Quick take
Move, connect, and learn at this community run/walk and mental health panel, supporting NAMI Metro-Oakland during Mental Health Awareness Month.
Best for: cause-driven runners
Race feel
- Fun
- For a Cause
Fun
For a CauseJoin Avenue Runners & Walkers, Mizuno, and Fleet Feet for the Stronger Together Community Run/Walk & Mental Health Panel in West Bloomfield, MI. This event, held during Mental Health Awareness Month, focuses on the positive impact of movement and community support for overall well-being. Participants can enjoy an optional 3-mile run or 1.5-mile walk, connect with mental health advocates, and explore resources. The morning also features a community-led panel with local runners and NAMI Metro, dedicated to sharing stories, building awareness, and reducing stigma around mental health.
What to expect
- An inclusive 3-mile run or 1.5-mile walk for all paces.
- Connect with local mental health advocates and resources.
- Attend a community-led mental health panel.
Standout details
- Mental Health Awareness Month focus
- Fundraising for NAMI Metro-Oakland
- Community-led mental health panel
- Mizuno demo shoes & refreshments
Ready to register?
Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).
From the organizer
Join Avenue Runners & Walkers, Mizuno, and Fleet Feet on May 16th from 9:00–12:00 PM for our Stronger Together Community Run/Walk & Mental Health Panel—a morning of movement, connection, and learning. In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re bringing the community together to highlight the positive impact of…
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movement and support on overall well-being. We’ll be raising funds for NAMI Metro-Oakland, Wayne & Macomb, with donations accepted during registration and on-site. Connect with local mental health advocates, explore resources, and join an optional all-paces 3-mile run or 1. 5-mile walk at 9:30 AM, with Mizuno demo shoes, refreshments, and a giveaway. Stick around for a community-led mental health panel featuring local runners, walkers, and NAMI Metro, focused on sharing stories, building awareness, and reducing stigma. Whether you’re looking for community, support, or just a great way to kick off summer, you’re invited—because no one has to go through it alone.