5k for Mental Health Awareness

Join us for the 5k Run or 1 Mile Walk for Mental Health Awareness on April 24, 2027.

Central Lakes College and Crow Wing Energized are teaming up to put on this event to bring awareness to Mental Health in our community.

All of the donations received and a portion of the proceeds from this run/walk will benefit The Smiles Club at Forestview Middle School and the Food Pantry at Central Lakes College.

Gather your friends, family, co-workers and make it a team building experience.

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Results-Find your Results HERE after the race

View your photos HERE after the race

All ages and abilities are invited to to participate in the fun!
+If you plan to participate in the 5k, you must be completed within 60 minutes. If you feel that you can't do this please join the 1 mile division.
+Strollers and friendly dogs on leashes are welcome. Please start at the back of the pack if you have a stroller or dog.
+We race rain or shine and no refunds will be given.

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Registration Information: Registration opens November 15, 2026!

-5k Run or 1 Mile Walk: $30 through December 31st, $35 through April 22nd, $40 April 23rd & Race Day
-Student Pricing(5th-12th Grade and CLC students) 5k Run or 1 Mile Walk: $15 through April 22nd, Race Day $20
-Kids 10 and under FREE(no shirt included)

Must be registered by April 15th to be guaranted the poly-blend race shirt.

RACE SHIRT IMAGE COMING SOON!

Schedule:
Packet pickup will be available Friday April 23rd from 3:00 pm-5:00 pm and again Saturday morning, April 24th starting at 7:30 am at Central Lakes College cafeteria. Enter through Door 1 or Door 23.
5k Run will start at 9:00, 1 Mile Walk to immediately follow.

Race Awards: approximately 10 am
All participants will receive a finisher sticker to commemorate your participation.

Top Male and Female in each age group will receive an award. We will also award the overall nonbinary racer.

Age Groups:
10 & Under
11-18
19-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60-69
70 & Over

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