Please join us for our fourth annual Mental Health Movement 2K | 5K | 10K Run-Walk! All three events will be chip timed.
We, at Northeast Michigan Community Mental Health Authority (NeMCMHA), aim to bring awareness to mental health in our four-county catchment area of Alcona, Alpena, Montmorency, and Presque Isle, while also reducing the stigma of mental health.
These events can be completed by anyone! Our 2K and 5K routes are wheelchair and stroller accessible, while our 10K route does include a street with curbs that must be crossed. You can try for a personal best or simply enjoy the beauty of our river routes! The 2K and 5K events are available to all runners and/or walkers, while the 10K is geared toward runners. All participants will receive a race bib with chip timers to allow for accurate timing.
Registration ends at 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, May 14, 2026. There will be no same day registration. Early bib/packet pickup will be available on Thursday, May 14, and Friday, May 15 (further details to follow). Day of bib/packet pickup will open at 7:30 a.m. Please arrive and pick up your packet at least 30 minutes prior to your event's scheduled start time.
The 10K run will begin at 8:30 a.m., followed by our 2K and 5K run/walks at 8:45 a.m.
Registration is $20 and includes a long-sleeved race shirt for those who register by April 28. Those who register after April 28 will not receive a shirt. Registration for kids aged 3 and under is free and does not include a shirt.
2K & 10K AWARDS: The top female, male, and non-binary finisher will receive an award medal.
5K AWARDS: The top finisher in each of the following six age brackets will receive an award medal (female, male, non-binary):
- 11 & Under
- 12 – 17
- 18 – 29
- 30 – 44
- 45 – 59
- 60+
ROUTES: All routes will begin and end at 400 Johnson St. in Alpena, MI.
2K: https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2546881?units=km
5K: https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2119417?units=km
10K: https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2546838?units=km
RACE START TIME: 10K at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 16, 2026
2K & 5K at 8:45 a.m. on Saturday, May 16, 2026
BIB PICKUP TABLE: The bib pickup table will be located at the driveway entrance on 400 Johnson St.
PARKING: Handicap parking and/or vehicle unloading will be available at NeMCMHA (400 Johnson St., Alpena, MI 49707). All other parking will be at Alpena Community College (ACC) right across Johnson Street. Please do not park in the rear hospital parking lot.
PETS: Pets are not allowed at this event for the safety of our participants.
WEATHER: We will be running/walking rain or shine! Start times may be delayed in the event of lightening.
REGISTRATION FEES: $20 and includes a shirt for those who register by April 28. Those registering after April 28 will not receive a race shirt. Scholarships are available (contact Brooke Paczkowski at bpaczkowski@nemcmh.org or (989) 358-7626 for scholarship information).
REFUND POLICY: Refunds will only be issued if the organizer cancels the event.