MHCP's Amble of Awareness

About the Event

The MHCP's Amble of Awareness Walk, Run, Ruck 5K is a community-focused athletic event scheduled for Monday, May 25, 2026, in Morton, Illinois. Organized by Military Healing Creative Processes (MHCP), the second annual installment of this race aims to promote mental health awareness and enhance the quality of life for both active-duty military personnel and retired Veterans.

Race Category	Start Time	Location	Event Style
Amble of Awareness 5K	08:00 AM	American Legion, Morton, IL	Walk, Run, or Ruck

Event Logistics and Participant Information:

-- Mission and Purpose: The event is hosted by MHCP, an organization that utilizes outreach, art, hobbies, and gaming to connect military members with global mental health charities.
-- Course Route: The 5K course is designed to start and finish at the American Legion Hall located on East Adams Street.
-- Packet Pickup: Registered participants can collect their race materials on Friday, May 22, from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the American Legion. A final race-day pickup window is available from 7:00 AM to 7:50 AM.
-- Registration Schedule: Current registration is available at a standard rate throughout April. Tiered price increases are scheduled for May 1st and again for race-day sign-ups on May 25th.
-- Timing and Support: The race features professional timing and scoring to support participants across all categories, whether they are running competitively or rucking for awareness.

Community and Charitable Impact:

-- Veteran Support: Proceeds and awareness generated by the event contribute to MHCP's ongoing efforts to bridge the gap between military service and mental health support systems.
-- Inclusivity: By offering a "Ruck" option alongside traditional running and walking, the event pays homage to military traditions while remaining accessible to the broader community.
-- Leadership: Coordination for the Amble of Awareness is led by Prince Saa 'i' D Yohannes, who serves as the primary contact for logistical and organizational inquiries.

The MHCP's Amble of Awareness 2026 provides a vital platform for the Morton community to show solidarity with the military community, combining physical fitness with a profound message of mental health advocacy.

Races Offered

Amble of Awareness 5K

May 25, 2026

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Distance — 5km

terrain

Type — Running

timer

08:00

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$38.53

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for May in Morton.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 12.6° / 24.4°

wb_sunny 10.0° / 22.2°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 12.8 /

water_drop 60.6%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 12.6° / 24.4°

wb_sunny 10.0° / 22.2°

air 12.8 km/h

water_drop 60.6%

About Morton

Learn more about the host city, Morton.

Morton is a village in Tazewell County, Illinois, United States. The population was 17,117 at the 2020 census. The community holds a yearly Morton Pumpkin Festival for four days every September, and claims that "99 percent of the world's canned pumpkin is produced in Morton," earning it the designation "Pumpkin Capital of the World".