ERC STRIDE 5K FOR MENTAL HEALTH

WE'RE BACK! STRIDE 5K RETURNS | APRIL 4, 2027!

NEW DATE. SAME MISSION. BIGGER STRIDES.

The wait is over, Atlanta! We're excited to officially announce that the ERC STRIDE 5K Run/Walk for Mental Health Awareness has been rescheduled for Sunday, April 4, 2027!

After postponing our October event due to severe weather, we're ready to get back on track and bring our community together for something meaningful.

To everyone who registered, supported, volunteered, or cheered us on, THANK YOU! Your patience and continued support mean the world to us.

The date may have changed, but our purpose hasn't. We're coming together to break the stigma surrounding mental health, celebrate resilience, and remind our community that no one has to walk their wellness journey alone.

Mark your calendars, tell your friends, and get those sneakers ready. We've got STRIDES to make!

STRIDE WITH US FOR MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS!

ONE COMMUNITY. ONE MISSION. EVERY STEP MATTERS.

Empowerment Resource Center (ERC) invites you to be part of the ERC STRIDE 5K for Mental Health Awareness, returning April 4, 2027, in Atlanta!

Whether you're a seasoned runner, a casual walker, or just looking for a meaningful way to connect with your community, STRIDE is for you.

This is more than a 5K. It's a movement rooted in compassion, connection, and the belief that mental health deserves just as much attention as physical health.

Come as you are, move at your own pace, and be part of something bigger than the finish line. 

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

✔ Elite Race Timing – For runners ready to put their pace to the test

✔ Exclusive STRIDE Swag & Giveaways – A little something to remember the day

✔ EMPOWERFEST Community Celebration – Music, vendors, wellness resources, and community connections

✔ A Mission That Matters – Supporting access to mental health services for individuals and families in need

EVENT DETAILS

DATE: Sunday, April 4, 2027

LOCATION: Shirley C. Franklin Park (Westside Park), Atlanta, GA

EVENT: ERC STRIDE 5K Run/Walk for Mental Health Awareness

WHO CAN JOIN? Everyone! Runners, walkers, families, friends, and mental health advocates are welcome.

We'll share additional event-day details and updates as we get closer to race day.

WHY STRIDE WITH US?

BECAUSE EVERY STEP HAS A PURPOSE.

Mental health affects all of us, whether personally or through someone we love. And sometimes, showing up for each other is where real change begins.

Every step taken at STRIDE helps start conversations, challenge stigma, and build a community where asking for support is encouraged, not judged.

Proceeds from the event support ERC's mission to expand access to therapeutic services for low-income individuals, helping more people receive the care and support they deserve.

You don't have to be the fastest. You just have to show up.

LET'S MAKE APRIL 4 A DAY TO REMEMBER!

YOUR NEXT STRIDE STARTS HERE.

Grab your friends, invite your family, and lace up for a day filled with movement, connection, and purpose.

Whether this is your first STRIDE or you're returning for another year, we can't wait to welcome you to the starting line.

REGISTER TODAY AND STRIDE WITH US!

Every Step Matters. Every STRIDE Counts.

Empowerment Resource Center, Inc.

ERC WEBSITE | PHONE: 404 - 526 - 1148 | ADDRESS: 230 Peachtree St NW, STE 1800, Atlanta, GA 30303