Damian Henning Suicide Prevention 5k Run

JUL
25
2026
An annual 5k run and 1 mile walk in Wakeman, Ohio held in memory of a local high school junior lost to suicide, with proceeds funding student suicide prevention education and awards across many age categories.
Sat 25 Jul 2026
3 miles

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Damian Henning Suicide Prevention Annual 5k Run/1 Mile Walk

This event is an annual community run and walk held in Wakeman, Ohio. It takes place in memory of a local high school junior who died by suicide in 2019. Proceeds are used to send interested students to suicide prevention education seminars.

Distances offered:

  • 3.1 Miles
  • 1 Mile Walk

Registration has a fee of $20 and opens and closes on specific dates. Shirt pickup is available at the Wakeman Fire Department on the morning of the event. Awards include trophies and $50 gift cards for the first place female and first place male finishers.

Medals are awarded across many age categories, including 11 and under, 12 to 15, 16 to 19, 20 to 24, 25 to 29, 30 to 34, 35 to 39, 40 to 44, 45 to 49, 50 to 54, 55 to 59, 60 to 64, 65 to 69, and 70 and over. A top Wakeman Firefighter award is also listed.

Sponsors and community partners named for the event include the Wakeman Fire Department, Wakeman Police Department, Red Caps, Spencer Signs and Graphics LLC, Dollar General, Sheri's Coffee, Cream of the Crop Ice Cream, and Second Sole Medina. Additional sponsors may be announced. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

3 mi
5k Run
1 Mile Walk
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