MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS 5K RUN/WALK AND WELLNESS FAIR

San Mateo PAL and StarVista in collaboration with Stride for Awareness present:

Mental Health Matters: A 5K Run/Walk and Wellness Fair

Join us on May 18, 2024, from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm at Ryder Park in San Mateo. This day is dedicated to supporting health and mental wellness, encouraging community partnerships, and educating about diverse resources.

5K Run/Walk (Participation Fee)

Start the day with a 5K Run or Walk on the trail of Ryder and Seal Point Park! Strollers and dogs are welcome with mindfulness to other participants. Race T-shirt included in registration. 

After the 5K Run/Walk, attend our FREE Wellness Fair at Ryder Park starting at 9:00 am to enjoy wellness activities like yoga and painting, food trucks, and explore local wellness exhibitors.

****When registering for the 5K, you don't need to register for the Wellness Fair. This is included in your ticket purchase.****

Wellness Fair (Complimentary) 

Join San Mateo PAL and StarVista for the Wellness Fair at Ryder Park starting at 9:00 am. This fair features wellness activities like painting, scrapbooking, yoga, guest speakers, and information booths hosted by various health and wellness advocates.

The Wellness Fair is FREE to all event attendees! 

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Start/Join a Team for the 5K Run/Walk!  

*Prize Opportunity! The Team Lead with the highest team participation on event day will win an exclusive prize.  

Create a Race Group/Team 
During registration, you will be asked the question: "Would you like to join or create a Group/Team?" Select “Yes.”  

Choose a Group Type:  

• Friends and Family
• Team Building
• Student/Youth Groups 

Come up with a Group Name. Some ideas could be:  

• Wellness Warriors 
• Advocates for Awareness 
• Not Fast, Just Furious 
• Run Like the Winded 
• Students for Mental Health 
• Sole Mates 

Complete registration. Your group is now active!   

Join a Group 

Method 1 

During registration, you will be asked the question: "Would you like to join or create a Group/Team?" Select “Yes.” 

Choose the Group Name you would like to join.  

Method 2 

On the event page, navigate to the menu tab labeled “More.” Select “Group/Teams.”  

You will see a list of active groups. If you see the name of the group you want to join, click the green “Join” button. You will then be asked to register for the race to join the group.  

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This a community event that brings us together to support and raise awareness about the importance of health and mental well-being.

Join us on this empowering day because you and your Mental Health Matters! 

Contact Us for Sponsorship, Resource Exhibitor, and Volunteer opportunities.