Sat, Sep 19, 2026

5th Annual Brett J Morris Avenger Foundation Defenders of Mental Health 5K

Savannah, GA

Registration open5th annual

5K800m

Entry is $50 now and rises to $60 after Aug 20, 2026, so registering before then saves $10.

About the 5th Annual Brett J Morris Avenger Foundation Defenders of Mental Health 5K

This race is built around a cause. The Brett J. Morris Avenger Foundation runs it to raise awareness for mental health and PTSD, and that purpose shows up everywhere on race day. Runners are encouraged to come dressed as superheroes, first responders, or faith-inspired characters, and there are costume categories, squad sign-ups, and a prayer wall where volunteers pray over written intentions during the race.

The start area has several stations to move through before the gun goes off: a spot to pick up a wristband representing faith or courage, a photo station with props, and the prayer wall itself. Post-race there are snacks and drinks, a raffle, and awards for top finishers as well as age group placers.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, and the spread of finish times is wide, so this is a mostly recreational race rather than one for club runners.

3.1 Miles · 2025 results

137finishers

18:03winner

34:59median

1:00:47cutoff

Top 3: Harry Cleland (18:03) · Cole Young (19:20) · Eric Adamski (19:47)

The 5th Annual Brett J Morris Avenger Foundation Defenders of Mental Health 5K is in its 5th year.

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

3.1 Miles9/19/2026 08:00$50

800m9/19/2026 08:00Free

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Common Questions About the 5th Annual Brett J Morris Avenger Foundation Defenders of Mental Health 5K

Will I finish last at the 5th Annual Brett J Morris Avenger Foundation Defenders of Mental Health 5K?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 34:59, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:00:47, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the 5th Annual Brett J Morris Avenger Foundation Defenders of Mental Health 5K a good first 3.1 Miles?

It is a small race (137 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 3.1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the 5th Annual Brett J Morris Avenger Foundation Defenders of Mental Health 5K?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 18:03 while the median finisher took 34:59. That spread points to a broad, mostly recreational field rather than a race dominated by club runners.