AFGM 5K Virtual Walk/Run
About this race
National Men’s Health Month Challenge
June 1 – June 30, 2026
June is National Men’s Health Month, and A Few Good MENtors, Inc. is inviting people everywhere to take part in our Virtual 5K Walk/Run Challenge.
Participants can complete their 5K (3.1 miles) at any time in June. Walk it. Run it. Do it alone or with friends. Choose your own location and move at your own pace.
This challenge is designed to promote healthy living while supporting youth mentorship.
Why This Event Matters
Health is one of the core values of A Few Good MENtors, Inc., represented in our S.H.I.E.L.D.S. pillars.
S.H.I.E.L.D.S. stands for:
Spirituality
Health
Integrity
Leadership
Development
Stewardship
The Health pillar focuses on physical fitness, mental well-being, and building strong habits that support a productive life.
Many young people today face challenges related to stress, inactivity, and poor health habits. Through mentorship, A Few Good MENtors teaches youth the importance of:
Staying active
Taking care of their bodies
Managing stress in healthy ways
Developing discipline and self-respect
This Virtual 5K helps reinforce those lessons while bringing the community together around an important cause.
How the Virtual 5K Works
Register for the challenge.
Complete a 5K (3.1 miles) anytime between June 1 and June 30, 2026.
Walk or run wherever you choose.
Invite family, coworkers, or friends to join you.
Share your accomplishment and support youth mentorship.
Who Should Participate
This event is open to:
Individuals
Families
Running and walking groups
Schools and youth organizations
Businesses and community teams
Your Participation Supports
Funds raised help A Few Good MENtors, Inc. continue mentoring young people ages 8–21 and teaching life skills based on our S.H.I.E.L.D.S. values.
Your steps help support:
Youth mentorship programs
Leadership development
Health awareness for young men and women
Stronger families and communities
Join us this June.
Walk. Run. Support mentorship.
Celebrate National Men’s Health Month with purpose.
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Running
AFGM Virtual 5k Walk/Run
Typical race-day weather
Based on 1 year of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Gainesville, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 5:47 AM and sets at 8:29 PM local time (EDT) in Gainesville on June 1, 2026 — 14h 42m of daylight.
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 8 Gainesville events
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