Take It In Strides Run
Always double-check with the organizer's website! This page may contain affiliate links.
Take It In Strides Run : description
Take It In Strides is an event focused on mental health awareness and suicide prevention. The initiative supports the Canadian Mental Health Association and the Children’s Centre Foundation; event proceeds are donated to these organizations. Over the past three years the initiative has raised over 150,000 USD, and a highlighted total of 58,494.00 USD is shown.
The 2026 event location is Boulevard Lake in Thunder Bay, and a virtual participation option is available. Participation formats offered include:
- 5 km run
- 10 km run
- 3 km walk
- virtual participation
Workshops and resources accompany the event, covering topics such as understanding suicide, Safetalk around suicide, sharing stories and grieving, myths about mental illness, who is affected, and training on warning signs. The program also includes a community spaghetti dinner prior to the main day, a photo gallery used for a memorial wall, volunteer opportunities, and fundraising options. Merchandise will be available for sale. An early registration period is noted from May 1 to June 1, 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
