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 9:30 am, awards will be given to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers in the Men's Division, Women's Division, and Nonbinary Division. 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
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Wheaton Regional Park opens at sunrise. For the best parking, please arrive early.
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Registration and Packet Pickup opens at 7:00 am to collect your bib and enter into the random prize drawing.
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Arrival prior to 7:45 am is required to ensure your participation in the race.
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Brief speaking program begins at 7:30 am.
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The 5K run, walk, and roll will begin promptly at 8:00 am.
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The 5K concludes at 9:30 am.
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At 9:30 am, Men's Division, Women's Division, and Nonbinary Division winners will be announced, followed by winners of the random prize drawings.
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To view division winners and participants' times following the 5K, click here.
Transportation & Parking
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The main parking lot is Wheaton Regional Park Carousal Parking Lot (Navigate to 2000 Shorefield Rd, Wheaton, Maryland 20902)
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Overflow parking is available at Pine Lake Parking (2004 Shorefield Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20902)
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The closest metro station to Wheaton Regional Park is Glenmont Station - Red Line (24 minute walk to race start)
Questions on event day? Please email [email protected].
About the APA's MOORE Equity in Mental Health Initiative
The APA invites you to join us in combating youth mental health inequities and in honoring mental health advocate Bebe Moore Campbell. Your time and dollars can help make a difference for young people facing mental health challenges. Funds raised support the event and benefit the APA/APAF MOORE Equity in Mental Health Community Grants Program, which supports community organizations addressing the mental health needs of young people.
Get Social! As you run, walk and roll be sure to share to social media and use our hashtags!
Continue Your Fundraising Until July 31st! Funds benefit the APA/APAF Moore Equity in Mental Health Community Grants Program.
Read more about your impact by clicking here.