The 5K for Kids' Mental Health

The 5K for Kids' Mental Health, hosted by the Columbus Crew with lead support from our founding partners Big Lots and Nationwide, is your opportunity to support the mental health and wellness of children everywhere.

Runners in yellow shirts kick off a mental health awareness 5K, led by two mascots at the starting line, promoting wellness and community support.

Be A Champion for Kids' Mental Health!

Team up for a 5K you’ll never forget. Walk, run, or become a supporter as we build awareness, raise funds and advance the mission of the The Kids Mental Health Foundation: to make mental health a vital part of growing up for every child.

The 5K for Kids’ Mental Health winds through the heart of downtown Columbus and begins and ends at Lower.com Field, home of our hosts, the Columbus Crew.

If you're not able to join us in person, register as a virtual participant to walk or run from anywhere!

A diverse group of participants, wearing medals, pose on a stadium field after completing a mental health awareness 5K, celebrating community and support.

Be a Sponsor

Join our partners, the Columbus Crew, Big Lots, Nationwide in sponsoring the 5K' for Kids' Mental Health. Sponsors receive meaningful brand exposure and benefits that will help you reach your cause marketing and mission goals.

Show the community your care about the future of mental health.

Event hosted by Columbus Crew, with founding partners Big Lots and Nationwide. Logos featured for all three organizations, supporting youth and mental health initiatives.

Earn Incentives

Every participant—whether in person or virtual—will receive a race medal and shirt.

Plus, you’ll have the chance to turn your impact into awesome rewards! Earn exclusive swag, exciting incentives, and VIP Columbus Crew experiences as you reach fundraising milestones. The more you raise, the more you can earn!

The best part — Every dollar raised helps The Kids Mental Health Foundation create and maintain evidence-informed resources and tools that adults can use to advocate for and support kids’ mental health.

When it comes to mental health, we're all on the same team.

Questions? For more information about the event, contact us at 5K@KidsMentalHealthFoundation.org.