Mind Over Miles 5k Walk/Run
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Mind Over Miles 5k Walk/Run

Jacksonville, North Carolina, United States View on map
Sep 19, 2026 (America/New_York local time)
Running

About this race

Join us for a powerful morning of movement, meaning, and mental wellness at the Mind Over Miles 5K & 1K Run/Walk — where every step supports awareness, healing, and hope for young people in our community.

This event is more than a race. It’s a celebration of resilience, courage, and community.

Whether you are an avid runner chasing a new personal best, a family looking for a fun way to be active together, or a supporter who believes in breaking the stigma surrounding mental health, this event is for YOU.

 
Our Commitment
The BobbiMac Seed Foundation is committed to raising awareness and breaking the stigma surrounding mental health challenges among young teenagers. Through this event, we aim to spark conversations, build understanding, and create safe spaces for youth and families to seek support without shame.

 
Race Options
5K Run/Walk – Perfect for competitive runners, casual joggers, and determined walkers.
1K Fun Run/Walk – Great for children, families, and those who want to run or walk a shorter distance.
All ages and fitness levels are welcome — children, teens, parents, adults, community leaders, and seasoned runners alike.

 
What to Expect

  • Finisher medals for every participant who completes their race
  • Local vendors and community partners
  • On-site entertainment and music
  • A vibrant, uplifting atmosphere filled with encouragement and connection
  • Opportunities to learn about youth mental health resources
     
    Why We Run
  • We run to raise awareness
  • We walk to show support.
  • We move to remind our youth that they are not alone.

Every registration helps support the BobbiMac Seed Foundation’s efforts to raise mental health awareness and provide resources and support for teens in our community.

 
Come lace up your sneakers and be part of something bigger than the miles.

Mind Over Miles — because strong minds build strong futures. 
 
 
 

Pick your distance

Running

5K Walk/Run

Sep 19, 2026 5K 8:30 AM
$35.00
Closed

Virtual 5K

Sep 19, 2026 5K 8:30 AM
$35.00
Closed

Typical race-day weather

Based on 4 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Jacksonville, plus the 3 days either side.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-week average) 18.9° / Maximum temperature (race-week average) 28.3°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 18.9° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 33.4°
Peak wind (km/h)
Strongest wind of the day (race-week average)
14.6
Precip (mm)
Precipitation over the day (race-week average)
5.5mm
Humidity
Mean relative humidity (race-week average)
79.9%
Sunrise
Sunrise at the start line on September 19, 2026 (EDT)
Sunset
Sunset at the start line on September 19, 2026 (EDT)
Daylight
Hours between sunrise and sunset on race day
12h 15m

The sun rises at 6:55 AM and sets at 7:11 PM local time (EDT) in Jacksonville on September 19, 2026 — 12h 15m of daylight.

Course

No course map published yet.

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2026 results — Mind Over Miles 5k Walk/Run

144 finishers across 2 distances · leading places in the 5K Walk/Run

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Leading finishers of the 2026 Mind Over Miles 5k Walk/Run
Place Name Time Pace
1 Marcel Franklin 21:03 6:47 /mi
2 Nkosikhona Dlamini 23:05 7:26 /mi
3 S. Cremer 23:19 7:30 /mi
4 Kyle Abston 23:39 7:37 /mi
5 Mario Corrales 23:40 7:37 /mi

Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.

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  • 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, 19 Jacksonville events

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