5k Run for Hope
- Date Sat 12th September 2026
- Time 8:00AM CDT
- Location Trail Creek, Indiana
- Price $43.40
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 2026 Run for Hope on Saturday, September 12, 2026, in the beautiful town of Trail Creek, LaPorte, Indiana! This uplifting 5K event is a fantastic opportunity for the community to unite in raising suicide awareness and supporting mental health initiatives. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a casual walker, everyone is welcome to participate and spread the message that hope matters and help is available.
Join friends, families, and supporters of all ages for a day filled with encouragement, connection, and purpose. To ensure you receive a commemorative event T-shirt and finisher medal, make sure to register by August 1, 2026. Plus, enjoy the convenience of early packet pick-up on September 11 at the Swanson Center in Michigan City. Let’s come together to celebrate hope and strengthen our community’s commitment to mental wellness! Don't miss out on this inspiring event—mark your calendars and join us for a memorable day!
Join friends, families, and supporters of all ages for a day filled with encouragement, connection, and purpose. To ensure you receive a commemorative event T-shirt and finisher medal, make sure to register by August 1, 2026. Plus, enjoy the convenience of early packet pick-up on September 11 at the Swanson Center in Michigan City. Let’s come together to celebrate hope and strengthen our community’s commitment to mental wellness! Don't miss out on this inspiring event—mark your calendars and join us for a memorable day!
Organiser's Description
Join Us for the 2026 Run for Hope
Saturday, September 12, 2026
Town of Trail Creek, Indiana
Grab your running shoes and join us for a day filled with community, encouragement, and hope.
The 2026 Run for Hope is more than a 5Kits an opportunity for our community to come together to raise suicide awareness, support mental health, and help end the stigma surrounding mental illness in LaPorte County.
Hosted by the Friends of Swanson Center, this event welcomes runners, walkers, families, friends, and supporters of all ages. Whether youre participating in the race or cheering others on from the sidelines, every person who shows up helps send an important message: hope matters, help is available, and no one has to face lifes challenges alone.
Be sure to register by August 1, 2026, to guarantee your commemorative event T-shirt and finisher medal.
Since 1969, Swanson Center has proudly served LaPorte County by providing compassionate mental and behavioral health services to individuals and families throughout our community. Events like Run for Hope help support that mission while encouraging open conversations about mental health and wellness.
Lets come together to support one another, celebrate hope, and continue building a stronger, more compassionate community.
Early Packet Pick-Up
Get a head start on race weekend by picking up your packet the evening before the event.
Location:
Swanson Center Michigan City
7224 W 400 N
Michigan City, IN 46360
Date & Time:
Friday, September 11, 2026
4:00 PM 6:00 PM
Pick-Up Location:
Back pavilion behind the main building
Stop by to pick up your race bib, event shirt (for those registered by August 1), and race-day materials so youre ready to go on Saturday morning.
If youre unable to attend early pick-up, packets will also be available the morning of the event at the registration tables.
Questions? Please contact:
Jennifer Heath jheath@swansoncenter.org
Nicole Hufford nporras@swansoncenter.org
We look forward to seeing you on Saturday, September 12th, as we run, walk, and come together for hope.
Saturday, September 12, 2026
Town of Trail Creek, Indiana
Grab your running shoes and join us for a day filled with community, encouragement, and hope.
The 2026 Run for Hope is more than a 5Kits an opportunity for our community to come together to raise suicide awareness, support mental health, and help end the stigma surrounding mental illness in LaPorte County.
Hosted by the Friends of Swanson Center, this event welcomes runners, walkers, families, friends, and supporters of all ages. Whether youre participating in the race or cheering others on from the sidelines, every person who shows up helps send an important message: hope matters, help is available, and no one has to face lifes challenges alone.
Be sure to register by August 1, 2026, to guarantee your commemorative event T-shirt and finisher medal.
Since 1969, Swanson Center has proudly served LaPorte County by providing compassionate mental and behavioral health services to individuals and families throughout our community. Events like Run for Hope help support that mission while encouraging open conversations about mental health and wellness.
Lets come together to support one another, celebrate hope, and continue building a stronger, more compassionate community.
Early Packet Pick-Up
Get a head start on race weekend by picking up your packet the evening before the event.
Location:
Swanson Center Michigan City
7224 W 400 N
Michigan City, IN 46360
Date & Time:
Friday, September 11, 2026
4:00 PM 6:00 PM
Pick-Up Location:
Back pavilion behind the main building
Stop by to pick up your race bib, event shirt (for those registered by August 1), and race-day materials so youre ready to go on Saturday morning.
If youre unable to attend early pick-up, packets will also be available the morning of the event at the registration tables.
Questions? Please contact:
Jennifer Heath jheath@swansoncenter.org
Nicole Hufford nporras@swansoncenter.org
We look forward to seeing you on Saturday, September 12th, as we run, walk, and come together for hope.
Races
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5K Run/Walk for Hope
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 12th September 2026 (8:00AM CDT)
$43.40
OPENS 31 MAY
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