Damian Henning Suicide Prevention Annual 5k Run/1 Mile Walk

  • Date Sat 26th July 2025
  • Time 9:00AM EDT
  • Location Wakeman, Ohio
  • Price $22.20
  • Races 1 race
  • Distances 5km

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Event summary

Join us for the Damian Henning Suicide Prevention Annual 5k Run and 1 Mile Walk on Saturday, July 26, 2025, in the charming town of Wakeman, Huron. This heartfelt event aims to honor the memory of Damian Henning, a vibrant 17-year-old whose life was tragically lost to suicide. By participating in this run/walk, you’ll be contributing to essential educational initiatives that empower our youth to understand and prevent suicide in our schools and community.

The event kicks off with shirt pickup at the Wakeman Fire Department starting at 8:00 AM. Runners and walkers of all ages are welcome to take part in the 5k or the shorter 1-mile option. Exciting prizes await, including trophies and $50 gift cards for the top male and female finishers, along with medals for various age divisions. Let’s come together to make a positive impact and support the next generation in creating a brighter future. Don’t miss this opportunity to make a differenceβ€”mark your calendars for July 26 and be part of an inspiring day!

Organiser's Description

Damian Henning was a 17 year old junior at Western Reserve High School. His life was tragically lost to suicide on November 11, 2019. Our goal is to bring education into our schools in the community about suicide and how we can prevent it. Our community has mourned too many young lives lost in the last decade. We need your help and participation to make a change! All proceeds to be used to send interested students to Suicide Prevention Education Seminars. This can be the stepping stone for our youths to make a difference while in school and in their future career paths.

Shirt pickup will be at the Wakeman Fire Department on the morning of the run/walk beginning at 8:00 am.

Trophies and $50 gift cards will be awarded to the 1st Place Female and 1st Place Male finisher!

Medals will be awarded as follows:
Top Wakeman Firefighter
Top 2 Females 70+
Top 2 Males 70+
Top 2 Finishers Female 65-69
Top 2 Finishers Male 65-69
Top 2 Finishers Female 60-64
Top 2 Finishers Male 60-64
Top 2 Finishers Female 55-59
Top 2 Finishers Male 55-59
Top 2 Finishers Female 50-54
Top 2 Finishers Male 50-54
Top 2 Finishers Female 45-49
Top 2 Finishers Male 45-49
Top 2 Finishers Female 40-44
Top 2 Finishers Male 40-44
Top 2 Finishers Female 35-39
Top 2 Finishers Male 35-39
Top 2 Finishers Female 30-34
Top 2 Finishers Male 30-34
Top 2 Finishers Female 25-29
Top 2 Finishers Male 25-29
Top 2 Finishers Female 20-24
Top 2 Finishers Male 20-24
Top 4 Finishers Female 16-19
Top 4 Finishers Male 16-19
Top 4 Finishers Female 12-15
Top 4 Finishers Male 12-15
Top 2 Finishers Female 11 and under
Top 2 Finishers Male 11 and under

Thank you to our corporate donors and sponsors:

Wakeman Fire Department

Wakeman Police Department

Red Caps

Spencer Signs and Graphics LLC

Dollar General

Sheri's Coffee

Cream of the Crop Ice Cream

Second Sole Medina

More to be announced!

Races

  • Damian Henning Suicide Prevention Annual 5k Run/1 Mile Walk

    Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 26th July 2025 (9:00AM EDT)

    $22.20

    Shirt pickup will be at the Wakeman Fire Department on the morning of the run/walk beginning at 8:00 am. Awards are as follows: Trophies and $50 gift cards will be awarded to the 1st Place Female and 1st Place Male finisher! Medals will be awarded as follows: Top Wakeman Firefighter Top 2 Females 70+ Top 2 Males 70+ Top 2 Finishers Female 65-69 Top 2 Finishers Male 65-69 Top 2 Finishers Female 60-64 Top 2 Finishers Male 60-64 Top 2 Finishers Female 55-59 Top 2 Finishers Male 55-59 Top 2 Finishers Female 50-54 Top 2 Finishers Male 50-54 Top 2 Finishers Female 45-49 Top 2 Finishers Male 45-49 Top 2 Finishers Female 40-44 Top 2 Finishers Male 40-44 Top 2 Finishers Female 35-39 Top 2 Finishers Male 35-39 Top 2 Finishers Female 30-34 Top 2 Finishers Male 30-34 Top 2 Finishers Female 25-29 Top 2 Finishers Male 25-29 Top 2 Finishers Female 20-24 Top 2 Finishers Male 20-24 Top 4 Finishers Female 16-19 Top 4 Finishers Male 16-19 Top 4 Finishers Female 12-15 Top 4 Finishers Male 12-15 Top 2 Finishers Female 11 and under Top 2 Finishers Male 11 and under

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5171 State Route 303, Wakeman, 44889, OH, United States

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