Run for Hope 5k

🏃‍♂️ Join Us for the 2025 Run for Hope – “Follow the Road to Hope”

Saturday, September 13, 2025, in the Town of Trail Creek, Indiana

📝 Race Purpose and Theme

• Meaningful Event: Lace up your running shoes and be part of something truly meaningful. The 5K Run for Hope is more than just a race—it’s a powerful movement to raise suicide awareness and eliminate the stigma around mental health in LaPorte County.
• Community Strength: This year’s theme, “Follow the Road to Hope,” invites our community to come together in strength, support, and solidarity.
• Encouragement: Whether you’re running, walking, or cheering from the sidelines, your presence helps shine a light on mental health issues.
• Message of Hope: Your participation sends a clear message: there is hope, and no one has to struggle alone.

👕 Registration Details

• Early Registration: Register by August 1, 2025, to guarantee your exclusive event T-shirt and finisher medal!
• Supporting Mental Health: Since 1969, Swanson Center has been dedicated to providing compassionate, comprehensive mental and behavioral health services to the people of LaPorte County.
• Community Future: With your support, we can continue this mission—and create a future where mental health is talked about openly.
• Run with Purpose: Let’s run with purpose. Let’s walk with hope. Let’s break the silence—together.

📅 Early Packet Pick-Up Alert!

• Stress-Free Start: Skip the lines and start your race day stress-free!
• Location: Swanson Center – Michigan City Location, 7224 W 400 N, Michigan City, IN 46360
• Date and Time: Friday, September 12th | 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
• Pick-Up Spot: Back pavilion behind the main building – just follow the signs!

❓ Day of Event Packet Pick Up

• Race Prep: Swing by, grab your race bib, T-shirt (if registered by 8/1), and finisher goodies so you’re all set for the 5K Run/Walk for Hope on Saturday!
• Alternate Pick-Up: Can’t make it Friday? You can also pick up your packet the morning of the event at the registration tables.
• Contact: Questions? Reach out to:
• Jennifer Heath: jheath@swansoncenter.org and Nicole Hufford: nporras@swansoncenter.org

👋 Community Engagement

We can’t wait to see you there, ready to run, walk, and raise hope together!

Learn more about the race here!