Whether You Walk It or Run It, Just Keep Going
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About the race
"Whether you walk it or run it, just keep going!" is a Suicide Prevention Awareness 5K held on September 12, 2026 in Springfield, Tennessee. The event is organized by the Robertson County Health Council to increase awareness of suicide prevention and to highlight organizations that provide help to people experiencing mental health challenges or thoughts of suicide.
The event notes that Tennessee recorded 1,279 suicide deaths in 2023 and states that the entry cost was set at $12.79 intentionally to remember those who died by suicide. The listed distance is 5K. Registration opens March 1, 2026 and closes September 6, 2026. Participants who register by August 15, 2026 are guaranteed a participant t-shirt; t-shirts are not guaranteed for registrations after that date.
The materials include a reminder that people experiencing mental health challenges can speak with a trained counselor through a Lifeline service. The event location is given as 4635 US-41, Springfield, TN 37172, United States. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
