Knox County Suicide Prevention Coalition 5K/10K
- Date
- September 12, 2026
- Distance
- 5k Run/Walk · 10K Run/Walk
From the Organizer
The Knox County Suicide Prevention Coalition will be hosting its sixteenth annual 5k/10k walk and run on September 12th at the Ariel Foundation Park, 10 Pittsburgh Avenue, Mount Vernon, Ohio, starting at 5:00 P.M.
Parking will be available at the Tower. Race day packet pickup and the start of the race will be at the Kiwanis Pavilion at 3:30.
The event will include lighting the tower and a memorial to remember loved ones at approximately 7:15 P.M. Families and friends are encouraged to bring a picture to share. The walk and run aim to promote suicide awareness and support those who have lost loved ones or are grieving.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
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
50°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Fredericktown 4 S, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Mount Vernon, OH
Elevation
973 ft
Nearest Airport
CMH
John Glenn Columbus International Airport · 34 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Knox County Suicide Prevention Coalition 5K/10K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
96
Days to train
- Race
- Knox County Suicide Prevention Coalition 5K/10K
- Date
- September 12, 2026
Coming Up
More Running races near Mount Vernon, OH
3rd Annual NFYAA 5K
5K
10 miles away
Run for Theron
21 miles away
Halfway To The Holidays Marathon, 1/2 Marathon, 1/4 Marathon, 5k & Kids Run
Youth
20 miles away
TAC Color for a Cause Race
Less than a mile away
From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
Running
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)
- What is the Knox County Suicide Prevention Coalition 5K/10K?
- Knox County Suicide Prevention Coalition 5K/10K is a running race held in Mount Vernon, Ohio on September 12, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Knox County Suicide Prevention Coalition 5K/10K?
- Saturday, September 12, 2026 in Mount Vernon, Ohio at 10 Pittsburgh Avenue, Mount Vernon, OH. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Knox County Suicide Prevention Coalition 5K/10K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Knox County Suicide Prevention Coalition 5K/10K
Sep 12, 2026