Be Aware 5K
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Be Aware 5K Walk/Run
The Be Aware 5K for Youth Suicide Awareness and Prevention is intended to highlight rising concerns about youth mental health, including depression, anxiety, and suicide risk. The event is scheduled for October 11, 2026 in Macomb, Michigan.
Event options:
- 5K (3.1 miles) Run/Walk timed category with recorded results.
- 5K (3.1 miles) Run/Walk untimed category with no recorded results.
- Virtual 5K run or walk with mailed or shipped event swag for eligible registrants.
Registration details noted by the organizer include a standard fee of $35 which includes an event t-shirt, and a reduced student fee of $25. General registration by October 2 guarantees a shirt. Virtual registrants will receive race swag if registered by October 1.
Registration and the opening ceremony are scheduled to be held at the Dakota High School 9th Grade Center, 21055 21 Mile Rd, Macomb, MI 48044. Entry is available from 21 Mile at the light or via Cougar Drive off Heydenreich. Four legged companions are permitted on the course. The organizer indicates that participants may choose either in-person or virtual participation. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
