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Sunday, September 27th, 2026
999 Upper Wentworth St, Hamilton ON
5K
54–70°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
56–77°F
dry
2024
58–69°F
dry
2023
57–66°F
dry
2022
52–60°F
rain
2021
60–76°F
rain
2020
66–77°F
dry
2019
47–72°F
dry
2018
46–65°F
dry
2017
60–83°F
dry
2016
54–67°F
dry
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About this race
Event Overview
- Event Name: Lime Ridge RUNNING FOR RACHAEL
- Date: September 27, 2026
- Time: 8:00 AM
- Location: 999 Upper Wentworth St, Hamilton, ON
Join the Mission
Thanks to you, we’ve made tremendous progress in advancing suicide prevention in Hamilton—but there is still more to do.
About the Race
- Event Type: 5K Walk/Run
- Focus: Hope (prevention), Help (intervention), and Healing (postvention)
- Impact: Provides crisis support information, training, education, and bereavement support groups.
- Past Success: Raised $44,548.81 in 2024
2026 Goals
Our Goal for 2026 is 300 participants!
How You Can Get Involved
- Walk/Run: As an Individual
- Team Organization: Form a Team
- Support: Donate or Sponsor
- Volunteer: Contribute your time
Who Participates?
- Everyone: Register as an individual or a team.
- Groups: Families, friends, co-workers, and classmates are welcome.
- Supporters: Donors and cheerleaders are encouraged.
- Volunteers: Help is needed before and after the event.
Make a Difference
Every dollar raised supports hope, help, and healing through city-wide initiatives. Resilience: Living with depression, anxiety, and thoughts of suicide is challenging, but together we can make a significant difference.
Learn More About Suicide Prevention
- Hope (Prevention): LivingWorks Start training program.
- Help (Intervention): Be Safe mobile app for resources.
- Healing (Postvention): Support groups for bereaved individuals.
- Community Responsibility: Suicide prevention is everyone's responsibility.
Final Thoughts
When a community comes together, lives are transformed! Join us to support an important cause.
Click here to learn more about the event.
Running for Rachael is brought to you by the Suicide Prevention Community Council of Hamilton Registered Charity #83552155ORR0001
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