Name: 5th Annual 'Don't Lose Hope' 5k!
Start: 2025-10-12T08:30:00-04:00
Location: Buttonwood Park

Please join us at our 5th Annual 'Don’t Lose Hope: 5k Run/Walk for Suicide Awareness'!
In 2024, over 49,300 people in the U.S. died by suicide—making it one of the leading causes of death and a powerful reminder of the importance of mental health awareness and support.
Each year, 1 in 5 U.S. adults experience mental illness. Chances are, we’ve all either lost someone to suicide or know someone who has. Now more than ever, we need real conversations, meaningful check-ins, and above all—kindness. Suicide is not a weakness—it’s a signal that someone is carrying more pain than they can bear alone. Let’s be the reason someone feels seen, heard, and supported. Help us break the stigma attached to mental health by showing your support on Sunday, October 13th!
Run with a p u r p o s e.
Run for a loved one who you've lost to suicide, run for a friend you know is struggling, or run for your own personal mental health battle.
Whatever your reason, you're making a d i f f e r e n c e.
Whether you run, jog, or walk; your presence is what is appreciated most!
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Meeting Location:
Buttonwood Park, New Bedford MA
Corner of Lake Street & Buttonwood Street (behind Lawler Library)
Race Numbers and Meal Ticket Pick-Up/Pre-Registration:
Friday, October 10th
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Child & Family Services
3057 Acushnet Ave, New Bedford MA
*If you pre-register on this day, you do not need to register again on event day.
Event Highlights:
• All entrants will receive an event t-shirt, honor beads and complimentary meal ticket for a post-run bite by Phoenix on the Fly!
• Music by DJ Fortes
• Grab a picture by our Child & Family Back-Drop
• Honor Beads #ThisIsWhyiRun
• Coffee will be available for purchase from Easy Beans Mobile Truck!
T-shirt Ticket Deadline:
Please note the deadline to receive a T-shirt is Friday, OCTOBER 3rd. If you register after this date, you will not receive a t-shirt. Please register before this date to ensure you get one!
Awards:
The top 3 runners with best times in each age/gender divisions will be recognized and awarded.
• Male Age Groups: 25 & under / 26-44 / 45 & up
• Female Age Groups: 25 & under / 26-44 / 45 & up
• Top 3 Overall M/ or F
• Top 3 Teams
** In the event that the race needs to be cancelled, there will be no refunds. Thank you for understanding. **