Suicide Awareness Run/Walk

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September 6–12, 2026 is National Suicide Prevention Week. Suicide is a national health problem that currently ranks as the 2nd leading cause of death for ages 10 – 24. Suicide is also one of the leading causes of preventable death in our nation. This race is to help spread awareness in an effort to shed light on this highly taboo and stigmatized topic.

This race benefits: NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness.

HOW TO COMPLETE YOUR VIRTUAL RUN/WALK

Register for the race and print your bib
Complete a 5k, 10k or Half Marathon run/walk at your convenience, any time, anywhere between September 6-12, 2026
Submit your time (optional) to see how you placed overall and receive your finisher certificate.
Celebrate your accomplishment by sharing on social media! #RunsForAPurpose
Feel free to join the Virtual Runs for a Purpose Facebook Group to share and celebrate with other participants. Don't forget to follow our Facebook page too!

REGISTRATION INCLUDES

Suicide Awareness Medal
Printable Race Bib
Printable Finisher Certificate

HOW TO CREATE A TEAM

Only 1 person needs to register and create a team name
Share your team name so others can join during registration

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How do I print my bib?
Once you register, go to your profile page and scroll down to the event listed. On the right, click "View Digital Bib"
How do I print my finisher certificate?
Once you submit your time after completing the race, there will be an option to print your finisher certificate.
Do I have to submit my time to get my medal?
No, submitting your time is optional, your medal will be mailed to you regardless.
How do I track my time?
You can use any time tracking app available in the app store. Here is a list of the top 10 apps.
How do I create a team?
During registration, you will setup a team name. Share your team name with others so when they go to register, they look for your team name to join.
Do all team members have to run/walk together?
No, that is the great part about a virtual race! Each team member can run/walk at their own pace on their own time.
Do all team members have to do the same distance?
No, each team member can choose to do their own distance.‍
When will I get my medal?
Medals will start to ship mid-August through the end of the race. Shirts will start to ship 2 weeks prior to the race. Shirt deadline is August 10th to receive in time for the race. Shirts ordered after August 10th are not guaranteed to arrive in time for the race.

SWAG

Registration includes: race medal, bib and finisher certificate.

SHIRTS

Shirts are available for $20.

About the Organizer

Runs for a Purpose is a virtual race organization founded in 2020 that hosts run and walk events supporting charitable causes. Participants can complete races from anywhere while helping raise awareness and funds for organizations focused on health, mental health, and community support.

Since launching, Runs for a Purpose has supported more than 40,000 participants and raised over $370,000 for 30+ charities. Each event is designed to be flexible, allowing participants to choose their distance, track their activity using any fitness app, and complete the race on their own schedule.

All race operations—including registration, digital bibs, finisher certificates, and results tracking—are managed through a secure third-party race platform used by Runs for a Purpose.

Each race supports a specific cause, including:

You can learn more about each event and register on their individual race pages.