World Mental Health Day 5K - Union Square
About this race
3.1 Miles. One Shared Purpose.
For some of us, running clears our heads. For others, it gives us something steady to come back to when life feels heavy. And sometimes, simply putting one foot in front of the other is enough.
On World Mental Health Day, we're moving together.
Run, walk, or complete your 5K however it feels right to you. Your pace doesn't matter. Your time doesn't matter. Showing up does.
As the culminating event of National Run for Mental Health Week, the World Mental Health Day 5K sponsored by Altra brings people together from across the country for one shared day of movement and purpose.
Registration Options
$10 Registration
• Official event registration
• Participation in the virtual World Mental Health Day 5K
• One entry into our World Mental Health Day Prize Drawing
$25 Commemorative Collection Registration
Celebrate the occasion with our limited-edition Commemorative Collection, which includes:
• Woven iron-on patch
• Gym bag/luggage tag
• Performance neck gaiter
• One entry into our World Mental Health Day prize drawing
These exclusive keepsakes are only available with the Commemorative Collection registration while supplies last. Swag deadline is September 12, 2026.
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Running
5K - Basic Registration
5K - Commemorative Collection
Typical race-day weather
Based on 5 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in New York City, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:02 AM and sets at 6:23 PM local time (EDT) in New York City on October 10, 2026 — 11h 21m of daylight.
Course
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