Erc Stride 5K for Mental Health 2026

The ERC Stride 5K for Mental Health Awareness is a 5K run/walk held at Shirley C. Franklin/Westside Park in Atlanta. The race begins in the morning and concludes around midday. The Empowerment Resource Center organizes this event to unite people for mental health awareness, wellness, resilience, and more open discussions about care and stigma. The event includes a timed 5K, finisher medals, race swag, and giveaways. It also features EMPOWERFEST, a community gathering with music, vendors, and wellness resources. Proceeds will fund therapeutic sessions for low-income individuals and support behavioral health services, substance abuse recovery programs, free community health screenings, educational events, and comprehensive care for ongoing wellness.