Poppy's Run For Life
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Poppy's Run For Life
Poppy's Run For Life is a multi-day event in Houston, Texas, taking place from February 28 to March 8, 2026, with the primary run day on March 8, 2026. The event is based at Hennessy Park, 1900 Lyons Avenue, Houston TX 77020.
The program includes several running events and a rowing event:
- Poppy's Run For Life 1K
- Poppy's Run For Life 5K
- Poppy's Run For Life 10K
- Poppy's AWD 1K
- Poppy's AWD 5K
- Poppy's AWD 10K
- POPPY'S ROW FOR LIFE
All proceeds from the rowing event are designated for suicide prevention and awareness programs and services at Alexander JFS and the Montrose Center. The organizing group is recognized as a 501(c)(3) charity.
The event is described as a memorial and awareness activity to honor people who have died by suicide and to acknowledge those affected by suicide. The event materials note that suicide is a leading cause of death in the United States, with 45,979 deaths reported in 2020 and an estimated rate equivalent to one death every 11 minutes. The event supports efforts to increase prevention, education and awareness so that people experiencing mental health challenges will seek help. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
