Damian Henning Suicide Prevention 5k Run
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Damian Henning Suicide Prevention Annual 5k Run/1 Mile Walk
The event is an annual 5k run and 1-mile walk held on July 25, 2026, at 5171 State Route 303 in Wakeman, Ohio. It is organized to support suicide prevention education in local schools and to fund student attendance at Suicide Prevention Education Seminars.
Distances:
- 5 km (3.1 miles) run
- 1 mile walk
Open registration runs from April 13, 2026, through July 24, 2026. The registration fee is $25. Shirt pickup is available at the Wakeman Fire Department on the morning of the event beginning at 8:00 am.
Trophies and $50 gift cards will be awarded to the first-place female and first-place male finishers. Medals are planned for a range of age categories, including youth and older age groups, plus recognition for the top Wakeman firefighter.
Event proceeds are designated for sending interested students to suicide prevention seminars to bring education into community schools. Corporate donors and local sponsors listed 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. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
