Suicide Prevention Center's Race to Save Lives - Walk for Hope
Suicide Prevention Center's Race to Save Lives - Walk for Hope is a running race on October 17, 2026 in South Bend, IN, with entry fees from $30 to $65.
- Date
- October 17, 2026 (76 days to go)
- Price
- $30–$65
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
"Literal" Race to Save Lives - Walk to Save Lives!
Howard Park, South Bend
Oct. 17, 2026
9:30 a.m. (registration)
10 a.m. start
Our community is facing a historical high in suicide deaths this year.
Together we can save lives!
Join us for a morning walk to honor those who died by suicide. This event will include a walk around Howard Park in South Bend.
Personalized memorial signs are also available for purchase. Families and friends can submit a photo of their loved one and we will create a memorial sign in their honor.
This is a walk only... perfect for the entire family!
Online registrations end Oct. 17, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. However, if you wish to purchase a t-shirt, please register by Sept 18, 2026 for a guaranteed t-shirt that you can pick up at the event.
Presented by and benefiting the Suicide Prevention Center at United Health Services.
For more information about Suicide Prevention Center, please visit www.sjcsuicideprevention.org
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
62°
Typical Low
41°
Based on US Climate Normals data from S Bend, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About South Bend, IN
Population
102,866
as of 2023
City Elevation
722 ft
Nearest Airport
SBN
South Bend International Airport · 4 mi
Major Hub
MDW
Chicago Midway International Airport · 77 mi
Time Zone
Eastern 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
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76
Days to train
- Race
- Suicide Prevention Center's Race to Save Lives - Walk for Hope
- Date
- October 17, 2026
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Suicide Prevention Center's Race to Save Lives - Walk for Hope
Oct 17, 2026