Run for Mental Health 5K/10K/13.1 DENVER/AURORA

About the Event

The Run for Mental Health is an empowering, community-focused event designed to promote well-being and break the stigma surrounding mental health. Scheduled for Saturday, May 23, 2026, the run takes place at Piney Creek Hollow Park in Centennial, Colorado (Denver/Aurora area). This event is curated as a "stress-free" private group run, favoring a supportive atmosphere over high-stakes competition.

Race Category	Registration Fee	Date & Time	Inclusions
Half-Marathon (13.1)	$50.14	May 23, 7:30 AM	Shirt, Medal, Towel
10K Run/Walk	$46.93	May 23, 7:30 AM*	Shirt, Medal, Towel
5K Run/Walk	$41.58	May 23, 7:30 AM*	Shirt, Medal, Towel
Family 1 Mile Fun Run	$39.44	May 23, 7:30 AM*	Shirt, Medal, Towel

*Note: Wave starts occur at 7:30 AM, 8:00 AM, and 8:30 AM. The event is organized by "The Best Races" and features a unique logistics model where all participation swag—including the running t-shirt and finisher's medal—is shipped directly to the runner's home, eliminating the need for a traditional packet pickup. Logistics and Participant Information: -- Wave System: To maintain a private group feel, runners are capped per wave. Participants must email their desired start time (7:30, 8:00, or 8:30 AM) to [email protected]. -- Timing Policy: There are no timing chips to reduce stress. Athletes can track their own time via apps like Strava or Nike Run and submit them online, or ask coordinators for manual tracking assistance. -- Swag Delivery: Shirts and towels are shipped to the registered US address during the week of the race. Bibs are the only item provided on-site on race day. -- Virtual Option: A virtual registration is available for $41.58, which includes a digital training pack and a shipped medal upon submission of results. -- Charity Impact: Through the "Best Races Journey," the organizers donate $1 to charity for every mile logged after the race, encouraging continued fitness and social contribution. -- Community Support: Registration includes an invitation to join local running clubs and access to a digital training pack to help runners achieve their personal fitness goals. By focusing on the journey rather than just the clock, the Run for Mental Health provides a welcoming space for participants of all ages and paces to support a vital cause in the Denver/Aurora community.

Races Offered

10K Registration

May 23, 2026

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Distance — 10km

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07:30

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$46.93

5K Registration

May 23, 2026

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Distance — 5km

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07:30

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$41.58

Family 1 Mile Fun Run

May 23, 2026

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Distance — 1mi

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07:30

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$39.44

Half-Marathon 13.1 Registration

May 23, 2026

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Distance — 21km

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Type — Running

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07:30

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$50.14

Virtual Run Registration

May 23, 2026

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Distance — 5km

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07:30

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$41.58

Weather History

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

thermostat Temperature

7.6° / 20.7°

wb_sunny Feels like

3.9° / 17.0°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

11h 42m

water_drop Avg rainfall

3.4 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

12.1 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

High (6.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

54.2%

wb_twilight Sunrise

05:43

nightlight Sunset

20:07

About Aurora

Learn more about the host city, Aurora.

Aurora is a city of about 400,000 of the Denver Metropolitan Area in the western U.S. state of Colorado. The city lies immediately east of Denver in Arapahoe, Adams, and Douglas counties. In 2008 it was named the "All American City."