Miles for Mental Health 5K hosted by Hope Spot
About this race
Lace up your shoes and join us for Miles for Mental Health 5K.
Hope Spot invites you to Shawnee Park in Xenia, OH on Saturday, May 30 at 9:00 AM for a community-focused race supporting mental health awareness and recovery. May is Mental Health Awareness Month, making this event an opportunity to come together, raise awareness, and promote overall wellness. Whether you are running, walking, or showing up in support, this event is about connection, movement, and hope.
Race Breakdown
Miles for Mental Health 5K Run/Walk
Race starts at 9:00 AM | Registration opens at 8:00 AM
Awards will be given to top overall male and female finishers
Medals awarded to the top three male and female finishers in each age group
Age Groups: 12 & under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & over
This event is part of Hope Spot’s broader Miles for Mental Health initiative throughout the month of May, encouraging individuals to stay active and prioritize mental wellness leading up to race day.
Proceeds from this event support Hope Spot’s programs and services, providing peer support, recovery resources, and community-based care for individuals and families impacted by mental health and substance use challenges.
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Running
Miles for Mental Health 5K
This event is open to all fitness levels and encourages participation from individuals, families, and community partners. Participants are welcome to walk, run, or move at their own pace. T-shirts are guaranteed for participants who register by the early registration deadline. Limited quantities may be available on race day. Please arrive early to allow time for parking, packet pick up, and check-in. Parking will be available on-site and in surrounding areas of Shawnee Park. In the event of severe weather, updates will be communicated through email and social media. This event will be held rain or shine unless conditions are unsafe. For questions or additional details, please contact Hope Spot at (937) 352-6367 or info@thehopespot.org
Typical race-day weather
Based on 4 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Xenia, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:10 AM and sets at 8:56 PM local time (EDT) in Xenia on May 30, 2026 — 14h 45m of daylight.
Course
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2026 results — Miles for Mental Health 5K hosted by Hope Spot
Miles for Mental Health 5K · 155 finishers
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nat Ankeney | 18:11 | 5:51 /mi |
| 2 | Josiah Zimmerman | 18:46 | 6:02 /mi |
| 3 | Kristian Bingamon | 20:01 | 6:27 /mi |
| 4 | Garrett Myers | 20:19 | 6:32 /mi |
| 5 | Addie Mohler | 20:50 | 6:42 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
All results by year
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🏃 Plan Your Next Race in Xenia
Find upcoming events by distance:
- Xenia 5K Races 3 races
- 10K Run Events in Xenia 3 races
- Xenia Running Calendar 2026 6 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, 6 Xenia events
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