StRides Against Suicide & Overdose
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Event details
StRides Against Suicide & Overdose takes place on Saturday, August 1, 2026, in Valparaiso, Indiana. The event is based at Rogers-Lakewood Park, 5501 N. Campbell St., Valparaiso, IN 46385. It includes in-person and virtual options and multiple route choices:
- 1 Mile Walk
- 5K Run
- 5K Walk
- 10 Mile Family Bike Ride
- 40 Mile Bike Ride
- 60 Mile Bike Ride
- 100 Mile Bike Ride
- Virtual 5K Walk/Run
- Virtual Bike Ride Any Distance
Registration prices listed on the event page are: walking and running options $40, cycling options $40 to $50, and virtual events $20. A course map and route information are available through the event materials.
Charity and impact
The event raises funds to provide scholarships for mental health and substance abuse treatment for uninsured or low-income clients in Northwest Indiana. Profits go to scholarships and the organizers partner with LPA Counseling to award them. The page states that 100% of registration fees and donations go to scholarships. Recent campaign results include funding for 254 treatment sessions and a separate $35,000 funding allocation for veterans, active military members, and their families. The site also notes that every $525 raised pays for seven treatment sessions. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
