Poppy's Run For Life
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Event details
Poppy's Run For Life takes place on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at Hennessy Park, 1900 Lyons Avenue, Houston, TX 77020. This is the third annual running of the event. Some events list registration deadlines on March 8, 2026 at 11:59pm CDT and some entry fees increase after December 31, 2025.
Distances and entry fees
- 1K, Price: $35, registration ends March 8, 2026
- 5K, Price: $35, price increases after December 31, 2025
- 10K, Price: $45, price increases after December 31, 2025
- AWD 1K, Price: $25, registration ends March 8, 2026
- AWD 5K, Price: $25, registration ends March 8, 2026
- AWD 10K, Price: $25, registration ends March 8, 2026
Purpose and beneficiaries
The event 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 race description on the organizer page notes national suicide data for context, including 45,979 deaths in 2020 and a higher number of attempts and thoughts of suicide. The event materials state the goal of increasing prevention, education and awareness so people with mental illness will seek help. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
