Check In for 9 is a running race on September 13, 2026 in Spencer, IA, with an entry fee of $30.
From the Organizer
Check In for 9
It's not weak to talk.
Join us Sunday, September 13, 2026, as we kick off National Suicide Prevention Week with a 9.88-mile run, bike, or walk from Spencer to Fostoria and back.
This event exists to do two things: raise money to directly support a local family who has experienced the loss of a loved one to suicide, and start a conversation — especially among men — that too often doesn't happen until it's too late.
9.88 miles. One number worth remembering: 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Every step, pedal, and mile is a reminder to check in on the people around you, and to let someone check in on you too.
Run it. Walk it. Ride it. However you show up, show up.
Date: Sunday, September 13, 2026
Distance: 9.88 miles
Route: Spencer, IA to Fostoria, IA and back
Format: Run, walk, or bike — all paces and abilities welcome
Proceeds: Benefiting a local family affected by suicide loss
If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available. Call or text 988 anytime.
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
76°
Typical Low
51°
Chance of Rain
28%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Spencer 1 N, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
Nearest Airport
FOD
Fort Dodge Regional Airport · 65 mi
Major Hub
OMA
Eppley Airfield · 135 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
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Check In for 9
Sep 13, 2026