ERC STRIDE 5K FOR MENTAL HEALTH

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

✔ Elite race timing

✔ Exclusive 2026 swag and giveaways

✔ EMPOWERFEST community celebration with music, vendors, and wellness resources

✔ A mission that truly matters — real impact, real change

Event Schedule

- To Be Determined - 

Why Stride With Us?

Every step you take helps destigmatize conversations around mental health and brings us closer to a future where everyone has access to the care and support they deserve. All proceeds directly fund therapeutic sessions for low-income individuals, ensuring more people in our community have access to the care they deserve.

Be part of the movement that keeps Atlanta moving for awareness, for action, for empowerment.

Register early, bring your friends, and let’s make 2026 our strongest stride yet!

So grab your friends, lace up your shoes, and stride with us for awareness, action, and empowerment!