6th Annual APA & APAF MOORE Equity in Mental Health 5K Run and 1 Mile Fun Walk & Roll 2026

Description

Join the American Psychiatric Association (APA) and the APA Foundation (APAF) for the MOORE Equity in Mental Health 5K Run and 1 Mile Fun Walk & Roll

Run, walk, and roll to support organizations that promote awareness programs and provide services to improve the mental health of young people of color.

Race Details

In-Person 5K Run and 1 Mile Fun Walk & Roll

The event will be held rain or shine unless the weather conditions are unsafe (ex. lightning).

Location: Freedom Plaza, Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington DC

Date: Saturday, July 11, 2026

Check-in: Starts at 7:00 am. Arrival prior to 7:45 am required to participate in race.

Awards and Prizes: At approximately 9:45 am, awards will be presented to the in-person 5K Runners who come in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers across divisions. Random drawing winners will be announced following the awards ceremony.

Remote 5K Run and 1 Mile Fun Walk & Roll

Monitor the weather conditions in your area and put safety first.

Location: Your home community. Join your team's local event or participate on your own schedule throughout the day.

Date: Saturday, July 11, 2026

Schedule of Events

Public transportation is highly encouraged such as the Metrorail and Metrobus as street parking near Freedom Plaza might be limited.

Registration and Packet Pickup opens at 7:00 am to collect your bib and enter into the random prize drawing.

Arrival prior to 7:45 am is required to ensure your participation in the race.

Brief speaking program begins at 7:30 am.

The 5K Run and 1 Mile Fun Walk & Roll will begin promptly at 8:30 am.

The 5K Run and 1 Mile Fun Walk & Roll concludes at approximately 9:45 am.

At approximately 9:45 am, 5K Runners placing 1st, 2nd, and 3rd across divisions will be announced, followed by winners of the random prize drawings.

To view division winners and participants' times following the 5K Run and 1 Mile Fun Walk & Roll, click here .

Transportation & Parking

Public transportation is highly encouraged such as the Metrorail and Metrobus as street parking near Freedom Plaza might be limited. The following are only suggestions, so please review a map for your best mode of transportation.

Nearest Metro Stations include Federal Triangle (Blue, Orange, Silver) and Metro Center (Blue, Orange, Red, Silver). Nearest Metrobus Stop is 14th St NW & Pennsylvania Av NW. For those that utilize Capital Bikeshare nearest docking stations include 15th St & Pennsylvania Ave NW, 14th & D St NW / John A Wilson Building, and 14th & G St NW.

Questions on event day? Please email MOORE@psych.org.

About the APA's MOORE Equity in Mental Health Initiative

The APA invites you to join us in combating youth mental health inequities and in honoring mental health advocate Bebe Moore Campbell. Your time and dollars can help make a difference for young people facing mental health challenges. Funds raised support the event and benefit the APA/APAF MOORE Equity in Mental Health Community Grants Program, which supports community organizations addressing the mental health needs of young people.

Get Social! As you run, walk and roll be sure to share to social media and use our hashtags!

#Moore5K

#MooreEquityInMentalHealth

#BebeMooreCampbell

Continue Your Fundraising Until July 31st! Funds benefit the APA/APAF Moore Equity in Mental Health Community Grants Program .

Read more about your impact by clicking here .