

Mending Minds 5k and 1 Mile
- Date
- Saturday, October 2, 2027
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When and where is Mending Minds 5k and 1 Mile?
Mending Minds 5k and 1 Mile is on Saturday, October 2, 2027 in University Park, Texas. The first event starts at 8:45 AM local time. Distances: 1 Mile and 5K. The current entry fee is $40 on RunSignup, before processing fees. Online registration is open and closes Oct 2, 2027.
Events & distances
| Event | Distance | Start | Entry fee | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mending Minds 5K | 5K | Oct 2, 2027, 8:45 AM | $40.00 until Oct 2, 2027 | Opens Oct 13, 2026 · Closes Oct 2, 2027 |
| Mending Minds 1 Mile | 1 Miles | Oct 2, 2027, 8:45 AM | $40.00 until Oct 2, 2027 | Opens Oct 13, 2026 · Closes Oct 2, 2027 |
Fees shown are the RunSignup price tier in effect now, before processing fees. Times are local to the race.
About Mending Minds 5k and 1 Mile
With your generosity we have been able to further our partnerships with The King’s Academy and St. Philip’s School and Community Center, Parenting for the Present provided psychoeducational evaluations, therapeutic programming, Executive Function Skills training, Kimochi programming, teacher training, and support for students and families facing learning differences, ADHD, trauma, and other complex challenges. We are committed to expanding these services, reaching more children and families, supporting more schools, and creating meaningful opportunities for professional training. Your support also helps sustain the Parenting for the Present Podcast, bringing accessible parenting and mental health guidance to the broader community.
Join us at Smith Park, 4000 Greenbriar, Dallas, through a donation, participation, volunteering, or simply spreading the word—every contribution helps us mend minds, strengthen families, support schools, and build a healthier North Texas!
Your support also helps us sustain and grow the Parenting for the Present Podcast, which features a diverse range of experts offering free, accessible parenting insights and mental health guidance. It’s another way we strive to remove barriers to support and education.
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