Take It In Strides Run
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Take It In Strides Run/Walk 2026
Take It In Strides Run/Walk takes place on September 13, 2026 at Boulevard Lake in Thunder Bay. The initiative honours people lost to suicide, raises awareness about mental health, and seeks to reduce stigma related to suicide and mental illness. Over the past three years the event has raised more than CA$150,000.
Participation options include:
- 10 km run
- 5 km run
- 3 km walk
- Virtual participation from any location
Leading up to the event, partners such as CMHA Thunder Bay and the Children’s Centre Thunder Bay offer resources, workshops and training focused on suicide prevention and mental health education. A spaghetti dinner is scheduled for September 10 at the CMHA (200 Van Norman St). Registration options are offered with or without the spaghetti dinner. Children 12 years and under may participate free on September 13 when accompanied by an adult.
An online memorial gallery accepts names and photos for inclusion; submissions requested by September 11. Funds raised support the Canadian Mental Health Association and the Children’s Centre Foundation. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
