Hazleton Area High School, Hazleton PA
Saturday, May 16th, 2026
🏃♂️ Race Overview
- Date: May 16, 2026
- Location: Hazleton Area High School, Hazleton, PA
- Event Types: 9.88K, 5K, Kids’ Fun Run, and 1 Mile Memory Walk
- Registration: Sign up here
💔 Addressing a Crisis
- Statistics: A person dies by suicide every 12.3 minutes in the U.S.
- Daily Impact: 132 people per day and half a million people per year
- Local Focus: Luzerne County had 54 deaths in 2024
- Young Lives: Leading cause of death among ages 10-24
🌟 Event Purpose
- Awareness: Raising awareness about suicide prevention
- Mental Health: Promoting mental health support
- Community: Fostering a supportive community for affected individuals
- Engagement: Inviting community participation
🏅 Race Details
- Course: The 5K and 9.88K will not be held on the track but around the high school campus
- Final Course: Actual course will be finalized and announced soon
- Virtual Option: Participate in a virtual 9.88K or 5K
- Note: No awards or results for virtual races, but you will receive a race shirt
👨👩👧👦 Community Involvement
- Participation: Open to runners, walkers, families, and friends
- Team Creation: Start a team or support runners
- Impact: Make a positive difference in the community
- Memorial Support: Remembering loss survivors and loved ones
🎉 Post-Race Celebration
- Activities: Food trucks, tricky trays, and kids’ activities
- Candlelight Ceremony: A space for community and remembrance
- Support: Create a sense of community for mental health advocates
- All Proceeds: Benefit mental health and suicide prevention efforts
👟 Get Involved!
- Lace Up: Prepare for an inspiring day
- Make a Difference: Participation contributes to a noble cause
- Join Us: Be part of a memorable community event
- Impact: Your involvement can lead to positive change
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