The DC Department of Mental Health Community Services Agency and its Mental Health Advisory Board Collaborative are seeking runners and walkers for the 12th Annual Race for Mental Health, Saturday, November 12, Rock Creek Park; enter at 16th and Kennedy Streets, NW, starting at 8:00 am. The race, which begins at 9:00 am, will benefit people with differing abilities. Cash prizes will be awarded to the first male and first female to complete the 5K run and 1-mile walk. Also, prizes will be awarded to adult runners who place second and third. Food will be served after the race.

"The 5K-run course is challenging enough for serious competitors but not too challenging to intimidate those with less experience," said DMH Director Martha B. Knisley. "It is a certified race, so runners can add their time to their official record. Last year, we had a number of people who had registered for the 1-mile walk, but at the last minute decided to test their endurance by running five kilometers instead. They felt great crossing the finish line."

Registration fees paid before October 29 are $20 for the 5K run and $12 for the 1 mile walk; after October 29, the fees are $25 for the run and $15 for the walk. Checks should be made payable to NCMHC Advisory Board and should accompany the registration form.

Participants should come to the Fitzgerald Tennis Center, at 16th and Kennedy Streets, NW, to check in and pick up their race packets the day of the race between 8:00 a.m. and 8:45 a.m.

Online registration is available.

Printable entry form.

For more information, please call (202) 671-4013.