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When
Saturday, September 12th, 2026
Where
10 Pittsburgh Avenue, Mount Vernon OH
Distances
5K · 10K
Typical weather
59–77°F · low rain risk
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On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
53–78°F
dry
2024
57–84°F
dry
2023
58–68°F
rain
2022
59–69°F
dry
2021
67–85°F
dry
2020
59–82°F
dry
2019
72–87°F
dry
2018
60–75°F
dry
2017
54–73°F
rain
2016
57–77°F
dry
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About this race
Event Overview
- Organization: The Knox County Suicide Prevention Coalition
- Event: Sixteenth Annual 5K/10K Walk and Run
- Date: September 12th, 2026
- Location: Ariel Foundation Park, 10 Pittsburgh Avenue, Mount Vernon, Ohio
Schedule
- Start Time: 5:00 P.M.
- Packet Pickup: Race day packet pickup begins at 3:30 P.M. at the Kiwanis Pavilion
- Parking: Available at the Tower
- Memorial Event: Lighting the tower and a memorial at approximately 7:15 P.M.
Community Engagement
- Encouragement: Families and friends are encouraged to bring a picture to share
- Aim: To promote suicide awareness
- Support: To support those who have lost loved ones or are grieving
- Participation: Join together to honor and remember loved ones
More Information
- Registration URL: Click here to register
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