3rd Annual STAY; Your Story's Not Over 5K Walk/Run

  • Date Sat 19th September 2026
  • Time 9:00AM EDT
  • Location Baroda, Michigan
  • Price $27.50
  • Races 3 races
  • Distances 5km

Event summary

Join us for the 3rd Annual STAY; Your Story's Not Over 5K Walk/Run on Saturday, September 19, 2026, in the charming Village of Baroda, Berrien County, MI. This uplifting community event invites families, friends, and supporters to come together to raise awareness about mental health and suicide prevention. Participants can choose to walk or run the 5K distance, making it a perfect opportunity to get active while promoting emotional wellness in our community.

The STAY event is not just a race; it’s a movement aimed at connecting the residents of Berrien County with vital resources and information. With suicide affecting countless lives, this event highlights the importance of mental health support and community involvement. Whether you’re participating or volunteering, your presence can make a difference. Help us spread the message that every story matters and that together, we can foster hope and healing. Don’t miss out on this meaningful day!

Organiser's Description

WE NEED YOUR HELP! If you're interested in volunteering, please visit www.berriencares.org [https://www.berriencares.org] to sign up!



STAY; Your Storys Not Over is being held on Saturday, September 20, 2025 in the Village of Baroda, MI. Please bring your family and join us for the run/walk event as we work together to raise awareness. The BCSPC is striving to connect the community of Berrien County to the information and resources they need for emotional wellness, thereby helping prevent suicide.



Death by suicide occurs every 11 minutes nationally leading to over 49,000 deaths in 2022 with over 1,500 of those being in the state of Michigan. In Berrien County we had 29 suicide deaths in 2023, an increase from 21 in 2019. Of the 29 losses in our county, 20 of them were males (9 female) and the ages of 26-44 had 12.



What is the Berrien County Suicide Prevention Coalition (BCSPC)?
In December 2012, twenty-two concerned citizens met over lunch to discuss the need for suicide prevention in Berrien County and what could be done. Since that time, the involvement of many primary interest groups in the community such as Riverwood, Lakeland HealthCare, Berrien County Health Department, Berrien RESA, and others has been gained. As of the summer of 2014, the group officially became an advisory committee of Berrien County Mental Health Authority (Riverwood) and can receive tax-deductible contributions.

Meetings are open to the public. They are normally held virtually on the third Thursday of the month from noon to 1 pm.

Races

  • 5K Walk

    Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 19th September 2026 (9:00AM EDT)

    $27.50

    OPENS 01 MAY
  • 5K Run

    Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 19th September 2026 (9:00AM EDT)

    $27.50

    OPENS 01 MAY
  • Virtual 5K Walk/Run

    Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt

    $27.50

    OPENS 01 MAY

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9214 1st Street, Baroda, 49101, MI, United States

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