Run for Mental Health 5K/10K/13.1 KANSAS CITY 2026

The race.

On September 12, 2026, in Kansas City, MO, The Best Races will host a Run for Mental Health event offering 5K, 10K, 13.1-mile, and 1-mile options. Participants may run or walk at one of four staggered wave start times beginning at 7:30 a.m., with coordinators supporting runners for three hours after the first wave. Optional timing is available through personal tracking apps or coordinator assistance; no timing chips are used. Each participant receives a race bib on race day and a swag package shipped to their U.S. address the week of the race, including a technical running shirt, finisher's towel or giveaway item, finisher's medal, digital training pack, and online results with certificate of completion. A virtual run option is also available. Registrations close when waves reach capacity, though waitlists are offered.