ERC STRIDE 5K FOR MENTAL HEALTH 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 10, 2026
- Start time
- 9:30 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Entry fee
- From $45
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ERC STRIDE 5K FOR MENTAL HEALTH | 5K | Oct 10, 20269:30 AM | $45 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $45 until Oct 9.
Online registration closes Oct 9, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $45, entry is about 50 percent above a typical 5K in Georgia, which costs $30 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Atlanta runs 36:48, about 11:51 a mile, based on 86 races with published results. Women typically finish in 41:27 and men in 31:56.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:37 AM, and the ERC STRIDE 5K FOR MENTAL HEALTH starts at 9:30 AM. The start sits about 880 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
1654 Johnson Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30318
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All resultsAggregated from official results (Elite Race Timing) for ERC STRIDE 5K FOR MENTAL HEALTH. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at ERC STRIDE 5K FOR MENTAL HEALTH?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 27:20 or better, the top quarter in 33:35, and half the field in 43:31; the last tenth came in after 1:09:14.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| 20-29 | 32:42 | 26:55 |
| 30-39 | 34:51 | 24:12 |
| 40-49 | 37:10 | 33:13 |
| 50-59 | 51:05 | n/a |
| 60-69 | 53:25 | n/a |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
How fast is it?
Slower than most Georgia 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 33:35, against 29:30 in a typical Georgia 5K, so times here run 14 percent slower.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 10 the day usually runs from 57°F at dawn to 76°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 15% of days. Cold snaps dip to 47°F and hot years reach 81°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 1654 Johnson Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30318Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 880 feet
- Included with entry
- Runner Swag Bag
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 10, 2026), 2025 (Oct 11, 2025)
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Quick answers
- When is ERC STRIDE 5K FOR MENTAL HEALTH?
- Saturday, October 10, 2026, starting at 9:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $45 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 9, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Georgia?
- At $45, entry is about 50 percent above a typical 5K in Georgia, which costs $30 right now.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 106 runners finished the ERC STRIDE 5K FOR MENTAL HEALTH; the median finish was 43:31 and the winner ran 21:45.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 33:35, against 29:30 in a typical Georgia 5K, so times here run 14 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- 1654 Johnson Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30318.
From the organizers
Stride With Us for Mental Health Awareness 2026!
Empowerment Resource Center invites you to be part of something powerful: the ERC Stride 5K for Mental Health Awareness, happening on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at the beautiful Shirley C. Franklin/Westside Park in Atlanta.
Whether you joined us in 2025 or you’re stepping in for the first time, this event brings our community together to celebrate resilience, promote wellness, and break the stigma surrounding mental health. 💚
* Race Day Registration will be available via QR code for $50 (Credit card or debit card only). No cash or check will be accepted.
Event Highlights
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