Healing Hearts Day 2026: Walk/Run/MOVE! for Suicide Prevention
- Date
- May 30, 2026
- Distance
- Healing Hearts Day - $35 - Participant · Healing Hearts Day - $100 Supporter · Healing Hearts Day - Pay-What-You-Can
From the Organizer
💜 A Movement for Healing, Community, and Hope 💜
Join us on Saturday, May 30th, for Healing Hearts: Walk/Run/MOVE! for Suicide Prevention, a powerful day of movement, community, and collective care benefiting Crisis Support Services of Alameda County. Whether you walk, run, roll, or dance, every action you take supports life-saving suicide prevention services in our community.
🌟 WHAT MAKES HEALING HEARTS SPECIAL?
This is more than just a race. It's a day of healing, joy, and connection for the whole family. After you hit the pavement for our walk/run, stick around for a wellness fair, movement classes, snacks, and a heart-centered program that uplifts the strength of our community.
EVENT DETAILS 📅 Date: Saturday, May 30, 2026
📍 Location: Edoff Bandstand, Lake Merritt
🕘 Start Times:
8:30 AM: Registration & Check-in Opens
9:00 AM: Opening Ceremony, Remarks from Councilmember Brown & Supervisor Fortunato Bas, and Oakland Taiko Performance
9:30 AM: 5K around Lake Merritt starts in 2 waves (Warm-up led by Frank Clayton Jr.)
9:40 AM: Movement Activities Begin: Tai Chi with Master Sheldon & Trauma Informed Yoga with Marsha Rosenblatt
10:30 AM: Dance Party
11:00 AM: Closing Ceremony
MERCH
👕 Grab a Healing Hearts T-shirt to wear your support proudly for just $40. Online store will be enabled by May 4th for pre-sale!
💡 GO BEYOND THE FINISH LINE – FUND RAISE FOR A CAUSE! 💡
Your impact doesn’t stop at the finish line! Take your support to the next level by fundraising for Crisis Support Services of Alameda County.
🏆 Create your own fundraising page or join a team to rally your family, friends, and colleagues behind this life-saving cause. With just a few clicks, you can:
✅ Set a personal goal
✅ Customize your fundraising page
✅ Invite others to join you
✅ Help expand suicide prevention services in our community
💜 Every dollar raised makes a difference!
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Healing Hearts Day 2026: Walk/Run/MOVE! for Suicide Prevention?
- Healing Hearts Day 2026: Walk/Run/MOVE! for Suicide Prevention is a running event held in Oakland, CA. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the Healing Hearts Day 2026: Walk/Run/MOVE! for Suicide Prevention?
- Saturday, May 30, 2026 in Oakland, CA at Edoff Bandstand at Lake Merritt, Oakland, CA. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Healing Hearts Day 2026: Walk/Run/MOVE! for Suicide Prevention?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
Healing Hearts Day 2026: Walk/Run/MOVE! for Suicide Prevention
May 30, 2026