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Mental Health Matters 5K - Hiawatha

Hiawatha, Iowa, United States

calendar_today 26 Sep, 2026

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About the Event

The MHM5K is a community 5K run/walk held in Hiawatha, Iowa in memory of Jeff Vipond and others who have lost their lives to suicide. The event brings family, friends, runners, walkers, volunteers, and supporters together while promoting mental health awareness, hope, healing, and community support.

More than a race, the MHM5K is a meaningful day of remembrance, encouragement, and connection. Participants of all ages and abilities are welcome to join in honoring the memories of loved ones lost, supporting survivors, and uniting behind a cause that continues to make a positive impact throughout the community.

Early bird registration ($40) is open through July 31, 2026. Standard pricing is $45 starting August 1. Register by September 1 to ensure you get this year's race shirt! This year's design is a long sleeved shirt.

Team and individual registration are available.

Day-of Details

The 2026 MHM 5K is Saturday, Sept. 26 at Stillwater Coffee (1275 North Center Point Rd. in Hiawatha). You're invited to run or walk to course. Check-in starts at 7 a.m.. The race starts at 8 a.m.

The top three finishers in each category will receive a trophy. Categories are ages:

10 and Under
11-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60-69
70+

Packet Pickup

Packet pickup will be held from 2-5 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 25 at Stillwater Coffee (1275 North Center Point Rd. in Hiawatha). Not able to make it? Pick up your packet no later than 7:45 a.m. the morning of the race.

Races Offered

Mental Health Matters 5K - Hiawatha

Sep 26, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$40.00

Mental Health Matters 5k Walk

Sep 26, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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08:00

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0.00

Virtual 5K

Sep 26, 2026

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Distance — 5K

terrain

Type — Running

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08:00

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$40.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for September in Hiawatha.

thermostat Temperature

15.0° / 25.7°

wb_sunny Feels like

13.8° / 24.6°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

10h 39m

water_drop Avg rainfall

1.5 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

11.4 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

High

terrain Course conditions

Hard and dry surface

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (5.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

67.7%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:47

nightlight Sunset

19:14

About Hiawatha

Learn more about the host city, Hiawatha.

Hiawatha is a city in Linn County, Iowa, United States. It is a suburb located in the northwestern side of Cedar Rapids and is part of the Cedar Rapids Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 7,183 at the time of the 2020 census, an increase from 6,480 in 2000.