Life Worth Living 5K
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Event overview
The Life Worth Living event on Sunday, August 16, 2026, at Abbott Farms in Baldwinsville, NY includes a 5K run, a walk, and a 5K Virtual option. The 5K course uses roads and trails around the farm, including roads through the housing development behind Abbott Farms, and passes a memorial orchard that remembers over 50 people who died by suicide. Runners are timed using chips. The event is held to raise awareness and help prevent suicide.
Location, fees and support
Place: Abbott Farms, 3275 Cold Springs Rd, Baldwinsville, NY 13027.
Listed entry fees:
- 5K run and walk: $32.80 (includes $2.80 fee)
- 5K Virtual: $38.10 (includes $3.10 fee)
A memorial fund operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. The fund reports more than $100,000 raised to support local programs for teenagers and young adults, including an endowment for a university psychiatry high-risk program, support for a mental health respite program for children and teens, and local chapters of national suicide-prevention organizations.
At Abbott Farms during the event there are family activities such as ice cream, bakery goods, berry picking, a barnyard with baby animals, and the Cider House Grille with a full menu of grilled entrees. Runners and walkers should expect a farm-based course with mixed road and trail sections. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
