Event Description
Join the American Psychiatric Association for the Moore Equity in Mental Health 5K
Run, walk, and roll support organizations that promote awareness programs and provide services to improve the mental health of young people of color.
Race Details
In-Person 5K Run, Walk, and Roll
Location: Wheaton Regional Park in Wheaton, Maryland - 2000 Shorefield Rd, Wheaton, Maryland 20902
Date: Saturday, July 29, 2023
Check-in: Starts at 7am. Arrival prior to 7:45am required to participate in race.
Virtual 5K Run, Walk, and Roll
Location: Virtually from your home community
Date: Saturday, July 29, 2023
Schedule of Events
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Wheaton Regional Park opens at sunrise. For the best parking, please arrive early.
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Registration and Packet Pickup opens at 7:00am to collect your bib
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Arrival prior to 7:45am is required to ensure your participation in the race.
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Brief speaking program begins at 7:45am.
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The race will begin promptly at 8:00am.
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To view Winners & Times click here. A QR code will also be posted on signs throughout the race area.
Transportation & Parking
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The main parking lot is Wheaton Regional Park Carousal Parking Lot (Navigate to 2000 Shorefield Rd, Wheaton, Maryland 20902)
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Overflow parking is available at Pine Lake Parking (2004 Shorefield Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20902)
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The closest metro station to Wheaton Regional Park is Glenmont Station - Red Line (24 minute walk to race start)
Questions on event day? Please email MOORE@psych.org.
About APA's MOORE Equity in Mental Health 5k
The APA's Division of Diversity and Health Equity invites you to join us in combating mental health inequities facing young people of color and in honoring mental health advocate Bebe Moore Campbell. Your time and dollars can help make a difference for young people of color facing mental health challenges and the impact of systemic racism. Funds raised benefit the APA Foundation Moore Equity in Mental Health Community Grants Program, which supports community organizations that have undertaken innovative awareness programs and/or have provided services to improve the mental health of young people of color.
Get Social! As you run, walk and roll be sure to share to social media and use our hashtags!
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#MooreEquityInMentalHealth
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#BebeMooreCampbell
