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Run for Mental Health 5K/10K/13.1 AUSTIN/ROUNDROCK

location_city Leander

location_on Texas

flag United States

calendar_today 07 Mar, 2026

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About the Event

Run for Mental Health. Mental health is just as important as physical health, and every step you take can help make a difference. 

Join us for the Keep Going Run for Mental Health – a powerful event to raise awareness, help reduce stigma and start conversations around mental well-being.  Support those who need it most, while improving your own mental health through the joy of movement.

Let's break the silence.  Let's keep going.  Let's make a difference.

 

Overview:
Run will sell-out QUICK! We will close off waves the moment they fill up. If waves are sold out, you can sign-up for the virtual run option or wait list.
This is a smaller, private group run with a cap per wave.
All paces and ages (under 18 with guardian) are welcome - Run or Walk!  
There's no equipment or setup, this is a pure run with our coordinators to support you in a warm, stress-free setting!
When you sign-up, we give you the support you need to help you achieve your goals and fitness. We also invite you to be part of our local run clubs that supports your fitness journey. 
Timing:
- Timing is Optional: You may track your time on an app (Strava, RunKeeper, Nike Run, etc) and submit your times with our easy form to be posted online. Or you can ask our coordinators to help keep track of your time. 
- No timing chips (This is a stress free run to support you in achieving your goals)!
What You Get (Swag Bag):
- Running T-Shirt (Shipped to the address you register with - US only)
- Finisher's Towel or Giveaway
- Finisher's Medal! 
- Digital Training Pack 
Online Results & Certificate of Completion
- Invitation to Join one of our Local Running Clubs
We now have Technical Running Shirts (Optional). These lightweight, moisture wicking shirts can be upgraded for just $5 more
Packet Pickup:
No hassle of picking up packets required!
-Swag shipped direct to your address (Please make sure you provide your full, correct US mailing address including apartment number and check spelling)
- Race bibs are provided on race day
When will I get my Swag?
You will get your shirt at your mailing address the week of your race.
Race Updates:
We will email you a final update the Wednesday before the race with final details and course maps.
Do you accept last minute registrations? (For those signing up 2 weeks before the race)
Yes, but please note that it takes time for us to ship your shirt. Your shirt will likely arrive after the run. You can wear any shirt you find appropriate to run the race! 
 
Wave Times: (Email Us Your Desired Wave Time: info@thebestraces.com)
(Waves filled on a First Come, First Serve Basis)
Wave A: 7:30AM
Wave B: 8:00AM
Wave C: 8:30AM
Late runners can run upon arrival (Please note our coordinators stay 3 hours after the first wave)
Are there any other Questions we missed?
https://www.thebestraces.com/faq/
Virtual Run Option:
- Our Virtual Run uniquely offers a Training Pack with Digital Tools to support your run. 
Virtual runs can be done any time and place of your choosing using any tracking device (optional). After you finish, you can submit your results to info@thebestraces.com to receive your medal! 
Race Bundle:
Sign-up for more races and get a discount! 

Sponsorships & Promoting your Business:

If you're looking to become a sponsor, we'd love showcase your business!
https://www.thebestraces.com/events
 

Team Glo Volunteers:

If you're interested in helping put on runs for the Community and helping people achieve their goals, we invite you to join our team of volunteers, fill out the form here: https://www.thebestraces.com/volunteer-form/
 

Be part of the Journey!

Our Charity Initiatives. Find out more @ www.thebestracesjourney.com
Keep running. Every mile you log after the race, we'll donate $1 to one of the charities we work with! (Note that Fundraising is Optional)

Races Offered

5K

Mar 07, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Road running

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66 days remaining

10K

Mar 07, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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Type — Road running

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66 days remaining

Half-Marathon

Mar 07, 2026

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Distance — Half-Marathon

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Type — Road running

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66 days remaining

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for March in Leander.

Temp (°C)
Feels Like (°C)
thermostat 11.5° / 23.4°
wb_sunny 8.4° / 20.6°
Wind (km/h)
Humidity (%)
air 15.6 /
water_drop 63.3%

About Leander

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Leander is a city in Williamson and Travis Counties, Texas, United States. Its population was 59,202 at the 2020 census and 87,511 at the 2024 census estimate. A suburb just north of Austin, and part of the Greater Austin metropolitan area, it was the fastest-growing city in the United States between 2018 and 2019.

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