Mental Health Movement 2K | 5K | 10K Run-Walk

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

Please join us for our third annual Mental Health Movement 2K | 5K | 10K Run-Walk! All three events will be chip timed.

🧠 Mental Health Awareness

We, at Northeast Michigan Community Mental Health Authority (NeMCMHA), aim to bring awareness to mental health in our four-county catchment area of Alcona, Alpena, Montmorency, and Presque Isle, while also reducing the stigma of mental health.

🚶‍♀️ Event Accessibility

• Open to All: These events can be completed by anyone!
• Accessible Routes: All routes are wheelchair and stroller accessible.
• Personal Best: You can try for a personal best or simply enjoy the beauty of our river routes!
• Chip Timers: All participants will receive a race bib with chip timers to allow for accurate timing.

📝 Registration Details

Registration ends at 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, May 15, 2025. There will be no same day registration. Early bib/packet pickup will be available on Thursday, May 15, and Friday, May 16 (further details to follow). Day of bib/packet pickup will open at 7:30 a.m. Please arrive and pick up your packet at least 30 minutes prior to your event's scheduled start time.

⏰ Race Schedule

• 10K Start: 8:30 a.m., followed by
• 2K & 5K Start: 8:45 a.m.

👶 Children's Registration

Children aged 11 & under are free to register and they will receive finisher medals.

🏆 Awards

• 2K & 10K Awards: The top female, male, and non-binary finisher will receive an award.
• 5K Awards: The top finisher in each of the following six age brackets will receive an award (female, male, non-binary):
• 11 & Under
• 12 - 17
• 18 - 29
• 30 - 44
• 45 - 59
• 60+

📍 Routes

All routes will begin and end at 400 Johnson St. in Alpena, MI.

• 2K: View Route
• 5K: View Route
• 10K: View Route

🕒 Race Start Times

• 10K: 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 17, 2025
• 2K & 5K: 8:45 a.m. on Saturday, May 17, 2025

📋 Registration Table

The registration table will be at the driveway entrance on 400 Johnson St.

🅿️ Parking Information

Handicap parking and/or vehicle unloading will be available at NeMCMHA (400 Johnson St., Alpena, MI 49707). All other parking will be at Alpena Community College (ACC) right across Johnson Street. Please do not park in the rear hospital parking lot.

🐾 Pets Policy

Pets are not allowed at this event for the safety of our participants.

☔ Weather Policy

We will be running/walking rain or shine! Start times may be delayed in the event of lightening.

💵 Registration Fees

• Early Bird Registration: $20
• Regular Registration: $25
• Late Registration: $30

Scholarships are available (contact Brooke Paczkowski at bpaczkowski@nemcmh.org or (989) 358-7626 for scholarship information).

🔄 Refund Policy

Refunds will only be issued if the organizer cancels the event.

🔗 Event Link

For more information and registration, visit Mental Health Movement 5K Run-Walk.