Strides Against Stress

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Monroe, North Carolina, United States

calendar_today 06 Dec, 2025

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About the Event

Union Academy DECA invites you to participate in our 2nd annual “Strides Against Stress,” a 5K event dedicated to raising awareness about depression and supporting mental health well-being within our community.

This all-ages, family-friendly event welcomes participants of all fitness levels to walk, jog, or run as we unite to Dash Against Depression. Whether you're striving for your best time or enjoying a casual stroll with friends and family, every stride makes a meaningful impact. Sign up today to be part of the movement.

Races Offered

5K

Dec 06, 2025

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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-80 days remaining

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for December in Monroe.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 3.1° / 12.4°

wb_sunny -0.7° / 9.4°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 10.9 /

water_drop 71.8%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 3.1° / 12.4°

wb_sunny -0.7° / 9.4°

air 10.9 km/h

water_drop 71.8%

About Monroe

Learn more about the host city, Monroe.

Monroe is a small city in North Carolina. It is in Union County, on U.S. Highway 74. It has a close association with Charlotte, which is about 30 minutes away by car. Monroe's population is slightly under 27,000. It used to be populated mostly by White and African-Americans; however, the city's Hispanic population has spiked dramatically.