Marathons For Mental Health 5k/10k Race
Marathons For Mental Health 5k/10k Race is an annual run and walk held at Gibbons Park in London, Ontario. Participants can choose between 5K and 10K distances, with staggered late-afternoon starts. The event includes chip timing, on-course hydration, and awards for the top three overall finishers. With 238 participants, it has the feel of a local community event rather than a large-city race. The course follows the asphalt Thames Valley Parkway within Gibbons Park. The path remains open to the public during the run, so participants are instructed to keep right except when passing. Spectators have multiple viewing locations within the park. Race-day bib pickup, restrooms, limited parking, and nearby street parking are available. The race supports #IVEGOTYOURBACK911, a campaign for first responder mental health initiatives, with 60% of registration fees allocated to this cause and 40% retained for race day enhancements.