5K for Mental Health Awareness

5K for Mental Health Awareness Proceeds from the event are directed toward local mental health organizations or nonprofit A mental health resource fair will also be part of the event!

The 5K for Mental Health Awareness, co-hosted by Central Lakes College and Crow Wing Energized, aims to highlight the importance of mental health in the community. Central Lakes College (CLC) and Crow Wing Energized (CWE) host this 5k and 1 mile walk event to bring awareness to mental health. This event also gives back to the community by donating a portion of the funds to organizations or program

s that support mental health or well-being. Each year a different organization is selected; CLC chooses a program on campus that supports students and CWE chooses a community organization. Gather your friends, family, co-workers and make it a team building experience. All ages and abilities are invited to to participate in the fun! Strollers and friendly dogs on leashes are welcome. Please start at the back of the pack if you have a stroller or dog. We race rain or shine and no refunds will be given.

We’re excited to share that thanks to the incredible support of our participants, sponsors, volunteers,and community the...
06/05/2026

We’re excited to share that thanks to the incredible support of our participants, sponsors, volunteers,and community the 2026 5K for Mental Health Awareness is able to give back in a meaningful way!

This year, we are proud to donate $4,200 to Reel North Alliance and $4,200 to the Central Lakes College Random Acts of Kindness Program. Both organizations provide valuable support and resources that positively impact students in our community.

Thank you to everyone who participated, volunteered, sponsored, and cheered on our event. Your support makes it possible not only to raise awareness for mental health, but also to invest directly in programs that help students thrive.

We are grateful for this amazing community and look forward to seeing you at next year’s race! 💙

Our first place winners!
05/17/2026

Our first place winners!

Our 2026 resource fair participants. Thanks for sharing the many ways you support mental wellbeing 💚
05/17/2026

Our 2026 resource fair participants. Thanks for sharing the many ways you support mental wellbeing 💚

04/29/2026

5K for Mental Health Awareness 2026

Thank you MinnCam for the amazing pics!
04/29/2026

Thank you MinnCam for the amazing pics!

We could not make this event happen without the many volunteers that make the day a success! Just a FEW pics (see photo ...
04/25/2026

We could not make this event happen without the many volunteers that make the day a success!

Just a FEW pics (see photo credit to MinnCam) of some of the volunteers.

We had many student volunteers (psychology, nursing, Honors program), CLC employees (and their family) security work study students & Crow Wing Energized helping with racecourse duties, registration, water/food tables & many other key areas. We are so appreciative of their contributions!

Walkers, here is the map of your 1 mile route. You’ll line up behind runners and follow their route around campus until ...
04/23/2026

Walkers, here is the map of your 1 mile route. You’ll line up behind runners and follow their route around campus until the marked turn around point. There will be signage and a volunteer here. Then you’ll end at the same finish line point as the runners.

04/22/2026

A big thank you Culligan Water in Baxter for the generous donation of water for our walkers & runners! It’s much appreciated.

Sometimes people misunderstand the roles and differences between these 3 things: a therapist vs coach vs friend. Can the...
04/21/2026

Sometimes people misunderstand the roles and differences between these 3 things: a therapist vs coach vs friend. Can they all benefit your mental health? Yes-in different ways. But they are not all equal in the type of help they can provide. And, therapy doesn’t need to be a “last resort”. Our resource fair Saturday will showcase many of the skilled mental health professionals in our area!

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