Mental Health Matters: Run for Awareness
The Mental Health Matters: Walk/Run for Awareness is a family-friendly 5K event held at the University of North Carolina Asheville campus in Asheville, NC. Scheduled for September 20, 2025, it offers two course options: a lap around the Karl Straus Track or a 5K route through the campus. The event promotes mental health awareness and aims to reduce stigma around seeking help.
Participants can enjoy fresh air, exercise, music, and a community resource fair featuring local wellness and mental health organizations. Registration fees support All Souls Counseling Center, which provides accessible mental health services. The event welcomes all ages, with free entry for participants 22 and under. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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