You Matter 5K sponsored by Seventh Day Adventist Church

Run.Walk.Live

Raise Awareness, Promote Mental Health, Choose Life

Location: 12 W 11th St

Distance: 1 mile fun run and 5K

Date: Sunday September 20, 2026

Course: 5K https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6421187467

Course: 1 mile: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6744827203/

Race Start Time: 730 am for 1 mile, 8 am for 5K

Cost: $25 for 5K; $20 for 1 mile

Awards 5K only: 1st, 2nd & 3rd overall; 1st Masters; under 14, 15-19, 10-year age groups up to 70+; Male / Female in all categories

T-Shirt: To be guaranteed a shirt be registered by September 11th at 12 noon

Packet Pick up: At Big Dog Fleet Feet at 12 W 11th St on Friday, Sept 18 from 3-6 pm and Sunday, Sept 20 645 - 725 am

This 5K hosted on Sunday, September 20, is organized to promote mental health and create awareness on suicide prevention month. Proceeds will benefit the HOPE Fund at pastoral Institute, a renowned counseling center in our community, serving Columbus GA, or more than 50 years.

What is H.O.P.E.? This is the Pastoral Institutes budget to support people who are in a tight financial situation that doesn't allow them to prioritize their mental health and put wellness needs first. H.O.P.E. stands for Helping Other People Endure.