BeKind 5k Run or Walk
- Date Sat 12th September 2026
- Time 8:30AM EDT
- Location New Albany, Indiana
- Price $27.50
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the BeKind 5k Run or Walk, happening on Saturday, September 12th, 2026, in the picturesque New Albany, Floyd! This exciting event invites participants to run or walk 5 kilometers to support free counseling services for teens and families, with a goal of raising $50,000 for mental health initiatives in our community.
Join us at the New Albany Riverfront, where registration opens at 7:45 AM and the race kicks off between 8:30 AM and 10:00 AM. This all-inclusive 5k offers three fun divisions: the FRAMILY STYLE, perfect for families with strollers and leashed pets; SILLY STYLE, which includes three fun stops along the way; or a straightforward REGULAR 5k run or walk. Celebrate the legacy of Ella Reese Walker, a vibrant young woman who inspired the BeKind movement, reminding us that even small acts of kindness can create a lasting impact. Don’t miss this opportunity to honor her memory while promoting mental wellness—join us in spreading kindness and making a difference!
Join us at the New Albany Riverfront, where registration opens at 7:45 AM and the race kicks off between 8:30 AM and 10:00 AM. This all-inclusive 5k offers three fun divisions: the FRAMILY STYLE, perfect for families with strollers and leashed pets; SILLY STYLE, which includes three fun stops along the way; or a straightforward REGULAR 5k run or walk. Celebrate the legacy of Ella Reese Walker, a vibrant young woman who inspired the BeKind movement, reminding us that even small acts of kindness can create a lasting impact. Don’t miss this opportunity to honor her memory while promoting mental wellness—join us in spreading kindness and making a difference!
Organiser's Description
Join us for the BeKind (with Brandon's House) 5k to run or walk 5k to support free counseling for teens and families! We want to raise $50,000 to support mental health counseling for children and teens in our community. Brandon's House is 100% supported by the same community we serve.
WE RUN AND WALK IN MEMORY OF ELLA a smart, beautiful, and athletic young lady whose wit, kindness, and vibrant spirit left a lasting mark on everyone who knew her. This 5K is part of the BeKind movement, born from her life and legacy reminding us that even the smallest act of kindness can have a powerful ripple effect. JOIN US IN HONORING ELLA REESE WALKER AND HELPING KINDNESS GO THE DISTANCE.
The "BeKind with Brandon's House FUN-tastic 5k" (run or walk) will be held on SATURDAY, SEPT 12TH between the hours of 8:30 AM and 10:00 AM. This event will be held on the New Albany Riverfront, registration & start by the Amphitheatre). Registration opens at 7:45 AM.
HOW IT WORKS: This 5k is meant to be all-inclusive. So bring your team of co-workers, friends & family to run or walk any of 3 divisions we have. Those 3 divisions are - FRAMILY STYLE that includes strollers and/or leashes (for your dogs) to have the whole family, including friends like family. Or SILLY STYLE (walk a 5k while stopping to fulfill 3 silly stations). Or just a REGULAR 5K walk or run.
SPECIAL T-SHIRTS: To add a shirt to your order, continue past the registration fee and before you reach checkout, the options will be available to you! Be sure to select the correct size. Shirts will be at event for pick up before the 5k and available for pick up at Brandon's House office after the event.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, SEE OUR FAQ BELOW!
CONTACT EMAIL: brandonshousecounseling@gmail.com
WE RUN AND WALK IN MEMORY OF ELLA a smart, beautiful, and athletic young lady whose wit, kindness, and vibrant spirit left a lasting mark on everyone who knew her. This 5K is part of the BeKind movement, born from her life and legacy reminding us that even the smallest act of kindness can have a powerful ripple effect. JOIN US IN HONORING ELLA REESE WALKER AND HELPING KINDNESS GO THE DISTANCE.
The "BeKind with Brandon's House FUN-tastic 5k" (run or walk) will be held on SATURDAY, SEPT 12TH between the hours of 8:30 AM and 10:00 AM. This event will be held on the New Albany Riverfront, registration & start by the Amphitheatre). Registration opens at 7:45 AM.
HOW IT WORKS: This 5k is meant to be all-inclusive. So bring your team of co-workers, friends & family to run or walk any of 3 divisions we have. Those 3 divisions are - FRAMILY STYLE that includes strollers and/or leashes (for your dogs) to have the whole family, including friends like family. Or SILLY STYLE (walk a 5k while stopping to fulfill 3 silly stations). Or just a REGULAR 5K walk or run.
SPECIAL T-SHIRTS: To add a shirt to your order, continue past the registration fee and before you reach checkout, the options will be available to you! Be sure to select the correct size. Shirts will be at event for pick up before the 5k and available for pick up at Brandon's House office after the event.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, SEE OUR FAQ BELOW!
CONTACT EMAIL: brandonshousecounseling@gmail.com
Races
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BeKind 5k Run or Walk
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 12th September 2026 (8:30AM EDT)
$27.50
OPENS 06 JULThis 5k is held on the New Albany Riverfront Greenway. We'll start at the NA Amphitheatre and run/walk 5k. Make sure to sign up for the kind of 5k you'd like...Framily, Silly or Regular
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