StRides Against Suicide & Overdose
- Date
- August 1, 2026
- Distance
- 1 Mile Walk · 5K Run · 5K Walk & more
From the Organizer
StRides Against Suicide & Overdose 2025 is hosting a 5k Run/Walk and 10, 40, 60 and 100 mile bike rides to raise funds for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment for those in Northwest Indiana that are in need and cannot afford the treatment.
We are addressing an important issue that affects many people. Our mission is to spread awareness and raise money. The annual U.S. suicide rate increased 30% between 2000 and 2020. SUICIDE is the 2nd leading cause of death amongst 15–34 year olds in Indiana. In 2020, 100,306 people died by overdose in the US. One major barrier to mental health and substance abuse treatment is cost/and or lack of insurance. Our solution is to fund that treatment. Profits from the StRides Against Suicide and Overdose 2023 will be used to provide scholarships for mental health and substance abuse treatment for clients who are uninsured or cannot afford treatment. Your involvement is critical to our success in reducing the devastating numbers of Suicides and Overdoses. Thank you again for your help.
Every $525 raised pas for one individual to receive 7 sessions.
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
82°
Typical Low
63°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Valparaiso Wtr Wks, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Valparaiso, IN
Population
34,377
as of 2023
Elevation
746 ft
Nearest Airport
GYY
Gary/Chicago International Airport · 20 mi
Major Hub
MDW
Chicago Midway International Airport · 41 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
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Days to train
- Race
- StRides Against Suicide & Overdose
- Date
- August 1, 2026
Coming Up
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Youth
Less than a mile away
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Youth
8 miles away
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The EXMI One Mile Challenge
Less than a mile away
From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the StRides Against Suicide & Overdose?
- StRides Against Suicide & Overdose is a running race held in Valparaiso, Indiana on August 1, 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 StRides Against Suicide & Overdose?
- Saturday, August 1, 2026 in Valparaiso, Indiana at Rogers-Lakewood Park, Valparaiso, IN. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the StRides Against Suicide & Overdose?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
StRides Against Suicide & Overdose
Aug 1, 2026