I ran a 5K a few years ago that was a Susan G Komen Breast Cancer race. So, there were lots of women, lots of pink bandanas. The opening speech guy was a local news anchor. He announced, "okay, the race will start up the entrance to the college where that man is waiting on the motorcycle." Someone behind him corrected, "woman." He turns around, and heard through the mic is, "are you sure?" There was a hush that is one of my favorite awkward moments of all time.
Ok serious ideas: "To those with depression, once you hit the first mile marker, remind yourself you're doing great and there's only two left and if there's plenty of time to do better!!! To those with anxiety, there are water stations located throughout and medics are standing by. To those with PTSD, while this race has no corners we have provided rear view mirrors on selfie sticks for you, and other runners please do not approach anyone suddenly and shout 'BOOOO!!' To the bi-polars, we don't need to hear your Evanescence playlist, please kindly use earbuds. If you have OCD, you are welcome to re-arrange the traffic cones marking the route but please remember that such time spent will still count against your overall run time. To the psychopaths, unfortunately Jon Ronson could not attend today so please take your anger out on the nearest BPD sufferer. They're weak of body and soul and easily manipulated." *drop mic* *run*