Don't Lose Hope 5K for Suicide Awareness
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Don't Lose Hope: 5k for Suicide Awareness
Don't Lose Hope is the sixth annual 5k run and walk for suicide awareness held on September 27, 2026, at Buttonwood Park, Rockdale Avenue, New Bedford, MA. The meeting location is noted as the corner of Lake Street and Buttonwood Street, behind Lawler Library by the Rotary.
The event is organized by Child & Family Services and includes participant items and on site amenities. All entrants receive an event t shirt, honor beads, and a complimentary meal ticket for a post run meal provided by Common Ground Catering. The deadline to receive a t shirt is Friday, September 1; registrations after that date do not include a t shirt. Race numbers and meal ticket pick up and pre registration are available on Friday, September 25 at Child & Family Services, 3057 Acushnet Ave, New Bedford. Participants who pick up on that day do not need to register again on event day. Same day registrations will be accepted.
Honor beads are provided to identify personal connections to loss and to recognize others with shared experience. The event features music and a photography backdrop with a 360 photobooth. Awards recognize the top three runners by time in each age and gender division and the top three overall and top three teams. If the race is cancelled there are no refunds. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
