You Matter 5K
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You Matter 5K
The You Matter 5K is a community running event held on September 12, 2026, at the Purdue Fort Wayne campus in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The event is organized by Chi Eta Sigma, the honor society of the graduate counseling program at Purdue Fort Wayne, to raise awareness for suicide prevention and mental health and to fund continuing education opportunities for graduate counseling students.
The course includes personalized signs that share messages of encouragement, remembrance, and hope. Sponsors and participants may submit a name or message to appear on these signs. The route also features activity stations described as fun stops along the way.
Registration details provided by the organizer include an entry fee of $25.00 and a race shirt that is guaranteed for registrations completed by August 16. A finisher token is provided to participants. Registration opens March 16, 2026 and closes May 31, 2026. The event location is listed as 2101 E Coliseum Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46805 on the Purdue Fort Wayne campus. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
