5K/10K Run on Halloween to Support Mental Wellness for Veterans

Rancho Bernardo Community Park is hosting a 5K/10K run on Saturday, October 31, to support mental wellness for veterans. The event is presented by Dennis Yeatman, CDR, USN (ret), and all proceeds go to a veteran or their dependent. It's open to all ages, and since it's Halloween, costumes are encouraged.

You get to pick your distance: a 5K or a 10K, both along the Lake Hodges trail. If you're not sure which one to go for, you can always start with the 5K and see how you feel. The run is open to all ages, so it works as a family outing as much as a solo morning. And since it's Halloween, costumes are encouraged—whether you go all out or just throw on something festive, you'll be in good company.

There's a specific cause behind it, too. The run supports mental wellness for veterans and their dependents, and the organizers mention that more than 4,000 have been treated at no cost. All the proceeds from the event go toward a veteran or their dependent, so your registration fee goes directly to that work.

Logistically, it's a straightforward morning. The run is on Saturday, October 31, from 8 AM to 10 AM, with doors opening at 7:15 AM. You'll find it at Rancho Bernardo Community Park, 18488 West Bernardo Drive, San Diego, CA 92127, and there's free parking on site.