6th Annual APA & APAF MOORE Equity in Mental Health 5K Run and 1 Mile Fun Walk & Roll

Washington, DC

Sat, Jul 11, 2026

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When

Saturday, July 11th, 2026

Where

1325 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington DC

Distances

5K · 1 Mile

About this race

6th Annual APA & APAF MOORE Equity in Mental Health 5K Run and 1 Mile Fun Walk & Roll

Event Overview

Organizer: American Psychiatric Association (APA) and the APA Foundation (APAF)
Purpose: Run, walk, and roll to support organizations that promote awareness programs and provide services to improve the mental health of young people of color.
Date: Saturday, July 11, 2026
Location: 1325 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC

Race Details

In-Person 5K Run and 1 Mile Fun Walk & Roll

Weather Policy: The event will be held rain or shine unless the weather conditions are unsafe (ex. lightning).
Check-in: Starts at 7:00 am. Arrival prior to 7:45 am required to participate in race.
Awards: 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

Weather Monitoring: 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: Public transportation is highly encouraged such as the Metrorail and Metrobus as street parking near Freedom Plaza might be limited.
Packet Pickup: Registration and Packet Pickup opens at 7:00 am to collect your bib and enter into the random prize drawing.
Arrival Time: Arrival prior to 7:45 am is required to ensure your participation in the race.
Program Start: Brief speaking program begins at 7:30 am.
Race Start: The 5K Run and 1 Mile Fun Walk & Roll will begin promptly at 8:30 am.
Race Conclusion: The 5K Run and 1 Mile Fun Walk & Roll concludes at approximately 9:45 am.
Winners Announcement: 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.
Results: To view division winners and participants' times following the 5K Run and 1 Mile Fun Walk & Roll, click here.

Transportation & Parking

Metro Stations: Nearest Metro Stations include Federal Triangle (Blue, Orange, Silver) and Metro Center (Blue, Orange, Red, Silver).
Metrobus Stop: Nearest Metrobus Stop is 14th St NW & Pennsylvania Av NW.
Capital Bikeshare: Nearest docking stations include 15th St & Pennsylvania Ave NW, 14th & D St NW / John A Wilson Building, and 14th & G St NW.

Questions on event day? Please email MOORE@:psych.org.

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.