Sun, Apr 4, 2027

ERC STRIDE 5K FOR MENTAL HEALTH

Atlanta, GA

Registration openAnnual since at least 2025

Entry is $40 now and rises to $45 after Mar 15, 2027, so registering before then saves $5.

About the ERC STRIDE 5K FOR MENTAL HEALTH

The race runs through Westside Park, one of Atlanta's larger green spaces, so the surroundings are open and park-like rather than urban. The course benefits a mental health nonprofit, with proceeds going toward therapy access for people who could not otherwise afford it. That mission tends to draw a crowd that is there for a reason, not just a morning jog.

After the race, there is a community gathering with music, vendors, and wellness resources on site. It is more of a full morning than a quick out-and-back; plan to stay a while if you want to take it all in.

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ERC STRIDE 5K FOR MENTAL HEALTH 2026 Results

Going by the 2026 results, this is a small, friendly field, and the field is fairly quick, so expect a competitive front.

5K Results · 2026

1finishers

30:00winner

30:00median

30:00cutoff

Top 3: test test (30:00)

The ERC STRIDE 5K FOR MENTAL HEALTH has been held every year since at least 2025. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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 Nov 12, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

3.1 Miles4/4/2027 09:30$40

Going for a Time?

Set a goal and get a pace band: every mile split on a card sized for your phone lock screen, so race morning needs no math.

Not sure what to aim for? The 5K pace chart lists the pace for every finish time.

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Common Questions About the ERC STRIDE 5K FOR MENTAL HEALTH

Will I finish last at the ERC STRIDE 5K FOR MENTAL HEALTH?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 30:00, and the last recorded finisher came in around 30:00, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the ERC STRIDE 5K FOR MENTAL HEALTH a good first 3.1 Miles?

It is a small race (1 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 ERC STRIDE 5K FOR MENTAL HEALTH?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 30:00 while the median finisher took 30:00. That spread points to a relatively quick field, so expect a competitive front end.

Where can I train for the ERC STRIDE 5K FOR MENTAL HEALTH?

Join a local run club. Atlanta Run Club, Atlanta Track Club, Chattahoochee Road Runners and others in Atlanta welcome runners of all paces, and a weekly group run is the most reliable way to hold a training block together.