Anchored - Be Kind To Your Mind 5k Run & 1 Mile Walk

Anchored invites you to join us for the 4th Annual Be Kind To Your Mind 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run in Downtown Jesup.

This event was created to bring our community together around an important message: BE KIND TO YOUR MIND BECAUSE YOUR MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS. Through movement, connection, and shared stories, we aim to raise awareness for mental health, suicide prevention, and improved access to mental health and recovery services in our community.

Whether you're an experienced runner, a casual walker, or simply someone who believes in supporting mental wellness, this event is for you!

Race Day Details:
📅 May 9
📍 Downtown Jesup
🏃 1 Mile Fun Run – 8:00 AM
🏃‍♀️ 5K – 8:30 AM
🗺 Run route map will be provided the morning of the event
**For a guaranteed race shirt, please register prior to April 24th.

NEW This Year – “Making Waves For Mental Health” Wave Runner Category:
Wave Runners help create a ripple effect for mental health awareness and support. 
Participants in this category commit to raising a minimum of $150 to support Anchored’s mental health programs and services. As a thank you, Wave Runners will receive an exclusive Wave Runner event shirt and recognition for helping move the mission forward.

Night Before the Race—Train Depot, Downtown Jesup
• Packet Pickup for Runners

Sponsorship Opportunities—
Businesses and community partners who want to support mental health awareness can participate as event sponsors. Information about sponsorship tiers is available through Anchored.

This event is open to anyone passionate about mental health, suicide prevention, and ensuring people have access to the support and recovery services they deserve.

Together we can make waves for mental health and continue building a community where people feel seen, supported, and reminded that being kind to your mind matters.

Join fellow runners on May 9, 2026 for the Anchored - Be Kind To Your Mind 5k Run & 1 Mile Walk. It's a fantastic 5K, 1.6K featuring a flat and fast course in Jesup.