Stomp Out Soldier Suicide Run/Walk

Event Overview

• Mission: Join us as we hit the pavement to Stomp Out Soldier Suicide!
• Statistic: Most of us have heard the statistic that 22 soldiers commit suicide a day.
• Risk: Studies show that Veterans are at 50% higher risk of suicide than their peers who have not served.
• Goal: We are on a mission to reduce that number to zero and we need your help!

Race Details

• Organizer: Helping Heroes NEPA presents the Stomp Out Soldier Suicide Run/Walk.
• Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026.
• Time: 9:00 AM.
• Location: Blakely Borough Recreation Complex, 99 Keystone Avenue, Peckville, PA 18452.

Awards

• Categories: Awards for the 2.2 Mile run will be presented to the overall male and female, top male and female masters.
• Age Groups: Top 3 male and female finishers in each age group: 0-9, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+.

Mission 22 Challenge

• Concept: MISSION 22 will challenge participants to complete the 2.2-mile course while taking on a series of 22-repetition challenges along the way.
• Examples: 22 Push-Ups, 22 Sit-Ups, 22 Squats, …and more.
• Format: 2.2 miles, 22-rep challenges. One mission.
• Challenge: Will you accept MISSION 22?

Registration Information

• Race Day Registration: 7:30 AM – 8:45 AM.
• Race Start: 9:00 AM.
• Cost: $15 for children 17 and under. $20 for adults. Race day prices increase by $5.
• Packet Pickup: There will be a packet pickup for all pre-registered runners at Scranton Running Company on Friday, September 18, 2026 from 11 AM to 5 PM.

More Information

• Race URL: Stomp Out Soldier Suicide Run/Walk.