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Mental Health Matters 5k Run/1 Mile Walk
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Mental Health Matters 5k Run/1 Mile Walk

West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
Aug 30, 2026
Running

About this race

Join us for our 4th annual event! We walk and run in honor of those we’ve lost to suicide and those who have struggled or are struggling with mental health issues. If you are unable to attend the event this year, please consider donating to our fundraising page! All proceeds benefit the American Foundation For Suicide Prevention (AFSP.org) whose mission is to “save lives and bring hope”.

We are not alone when we fight together. In 2012 I lost my younger sister, Colleen, who died by suicide. My goal in the years that have followed is to honor her by hosting this event each year with my friend and fellow pediatric nurse, Kirsten. Together we are passionate about engaging our community in movement, support and awareness. Your Mental Health Matters! 

Please note: This run/walk is dog and stroller friendly. There are bathrooms on-site. 

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Mental Health Matters 5k Run/1 Mile Walk

Choose to run the 5k race, or participate in the 1 mile walk! Whether it’s your first time attending, donating or simply showing support, you are welcome here!

Aug 30, 2026 5K 8:30 AM
$40.00
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Typical race-day weather

Based on 2 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in West Chester.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-day average) 15.2° / Maximum temperature (race-day average) 23.8°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-day average) 15.2° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-day average) 23.8°
Wind (km/h)
Average wind speed (race-day average)
15.0
Precip (mm)
Average precipitation (race-day average)
7.5mm
Humidity
Average relative humidity (race-day average)
66.0%

About West Chester

Mental Health Matters 5k Run/1 Mile Walk takes place in West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.

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