Mental Health Matters 5K and Fun Run
About this race
Join the Stafford Education Foundation (SEF) for a morning of movement, community, and advocacy! As part of Mental Health Awareness Month on Saturday, May 16, 2026, we are lacing up our sneakers to prioritize the well-being of our students, educators, and families.
All students participate for FREE.
Whether you’re a seasoned runner aiming for a personal best or a family looking for a meaningful Saturday morning stroll, this event is for you. Every step taken and every dollar raised goes directly toward funding mental health resources, classroom grants, and wellness initiatives within Stafford County Public Schools.
Pick your distance
Running
5K
1/2 Mile Fun Run
The 1/2 Mile is an Untimed Fun Run
5k - Students ONLY
Typical race-day weather
Based on 7 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Fredericksburg, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:12 AM and sets at 8:00 PM local time (EDT) in Fredericksburg on May 1, 2027 — 13h 48m of daylight.
Course
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Results — Mental Health Matters 5K and Fun Run
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- Fredericksburg 5K Races 17 races
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- Fredericksburg Running Calendar 2026 33 races
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, 39 Fredericksburg events
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