Poppy's Run For Life
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Event overview
Poppy's Run For Life is scheduled for Sunday, March 8, 2026, at Hennessy Park, 1900 Lyons Avenue, Houston, TX 77020. This is the third annual edition of the event. The run is held to honor people who have died by suicide and those affected by suicide. All proceeds will be donated to suicide prevention and awareness programs and services at Alexander JFS and the Montrose Center. Poppy’s Run For Life is recognized as a 501(c)(3) charity.
The event description notes national statistics about suicide, including a figure of 45,979 deaths in 2020, and frames the run as connected to prevention, education and awareness efforts for mental health and suicide prevention.
Race format and registration
Events offered include the following distances and wheelchair (AWD) divisions:
- 1K
- 5K
- 10K
- Wheelchair (AWD) 1K
- Wheelchair (AWD) 5K
- Wheelchair (AWD) 10K
Published entry fees are $35 for the 1K and 5K, $45 for the 10K, and $25 for each wheelchair (AWD) event. Registration for some events closes on March 8, 2026 at 11:59pm CDT. The listing indicates prices increase after December 31, 2025 for certain events. Additional race information is available from the event organizers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
