Mental Health Matters 5K - Hiawatha
About this race
The MHM5K is a community 5K run/walk held in Hiawatha, Iowa in memory of Jeff Vipond and others who have lost their lives to suicide. The event brings family, friends, runners, walkers, volunteers, and supporters together while promoting mental health awareness, hope, healing, and community support.
More than a race, the MHM5K is a meaningful day of remembrance, encouragement, and connection. Participants of all ages and abilities are welcome to join in honoring the memories of loved ones lost, supporting survivors, and uniting behind a cause that continues to make a positive impact throughout the community.
Early bird registration ($40) is open through July 31, 2026. Standard pricing is $45 starting August 1. Register by September 1 to ensure you get this year's race shirt! This year's design is a long sleeved shirt.
Team and individual registration are available.
Day-of Details
The 2026 MHM 5K is Saturday, Sept. 26 at Stillwater Coffee (1275 North Center Point Rd. in Hiawatha). You're invited to run or walk to course. Check-in starts at 7 a.m.. The race starts at 8 a.m.
The top three finishers in each category will receive a trophy. Categories are ages:
- 10 and Under
- 11-19
- 20-29
- 30-39
- 40-49
- 50-59
- 60-69
- 70+
Packet Pickup
Packet pickup will be held from 2-5 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 25 at Stillwater Coffee (1275 North Center Point Rd. in Hiawatha). Not able to make it? Pick up your packet no later than 7:45 a.m. the morning of the race.
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Running
Mental Health Matters 5K - Hiawatha
Virtual 5K
Complete a 5K when and where it works for you with our virtual option! The virtual option is not eligible for prizes.
Walking
Mental Health Matters 5k Walk
Race-day daylight
We have no recorded weather for Hiawatha yet, but sunrise and sunset follow from the venue and the date.
The sun rises at 6:58 AM and sets at 6:57 PM local time (CDT) in Hiawatha on September 26, 2026 — 11h 58m of daylight.
Course
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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, 1 Hiawatha event
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