From the Organizer
WE NEED YOUR HELP! If you're interested in volunteering, please visit www.berriencares.org to sign up!
STAY; Your Story’s Not Over is being held on Saturday, September 19, 2026, in the Village of Baroda, MI. Please bring your family and join us for the run/walk event as we work together to raise awareness. The BCSPC is striving to connect the community of Berrien County to the information and resources they need for emotional wellness, thereby helping prevent suicide.
Death by suicide occurs every 11 minutes nationally leading to over 49,000 deaths in 2022 with over 1,500 of those being in the state of Michigan. In Berrien County we had 29 suicide deaths in 2023, an increase from 21 in 2019. Of the 29 losses in our county, 20 of them were males (9 female) and the ages of 26-44 had 12.
What is the Berrien County Suicide Prevention Coalition (BCSPC)?
In December 2012, twenty-two concerned citizens met over lunch to discuss the need for suicide prevention in Berrien County and what could be done. Since that time, the involvement of many primary interest groups in the community such as Riverwood, Lakeland HealthCare, Berrien County Health Department, Berrien RESA, and others has been gained. As of the summer of 2014, the group officially became an advisory committee of Berrien County Mental Health Authority (Riverwood) and can receive tax-deductible contributions.
Meetings are open to the public. They are normally held virtually on the third Thursday of the month from noon to 1 pm.
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
75°
Typical Low
53°
Chance of Rain
31%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Benton Harbor Ap, 13 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
934
as of 2023
Elevation
636 ft
Nearest Airport
SBN
South Bend International Airport · 19 mi
Major Hub
MDW
Chicago Midway International Airport · 66 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at 3rd Annual STAY; Your Story's Not Over 5K Walk/Run, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
103
Days to train
Coming Up
Alex's Duck Duck Run
8 miles away
MTT GREAT LAKES ONLY !!!! Duck run
8 miles away
Bridgman Track & Field F.A.S.T.E.R. Track Camp
3 miles away
Bridgman 5K Run/Walk, 10K Run, & 1.1 Mile Fun Run
3 miles away
From Endurance Grid
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
3rd Annual STAY; Your Story's Not Over 5K Walk/Run
Sep 19, 2026