Take It In Strides Run
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Take It In Strides Run 2026
Take It In Strides is a community initiative focused on mental health awareness and suicide prevention. The event is in its fourth year and raises funds for the Canadian Mental Health Association and the Children’s Centre Foundation. Over the past three years the initiative has raised more than $150,000 and has attracted over 500 participants.
The program combines run and walk options with educational resources. Organizers partner with CMHA Thunder Bay and Children’s Centre Thunder Bay to offer workshops and training on suicide prevention and mental health. The event features opening and closing ceremonies, a moment of remembrance, and an online memorial gallery with submissions accepted until Friday, September 11, 2026.
Additional community activities include a spaghetti dinner at the CMHA location, mental health resources, and event merchandise available at Balance Chiropractic, 240 Hill St N, Thunder Bay. The 2026 event takes place at Boulevard Lake, Thunder Bay, on September 13, 2026.
Distances available Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
- 5 km run
- 10 km run
- 3 km walk
- Virtual participation from anywhere
