Emerge 5K
- Date Sun 3rd May 2026
- Time 8:00AM MDT
- Location Boulder, Colorado
- Price Free
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us on Sunday, May 3rd, 2026, for the 17th Annual Emerge 5K in Boulder, a vibrant and uplifting event dedicated to promoting youth mental health and suicide prevention. This family-friendly walk/run is not just about the race; it's a heartfelt community gathering that features a dedicated kids zone, inspiring speakers, and live music by Kutandara, along with local food trucks and vendors that will enhance the experience.
Participants can walk or run the 5K course, honoring loved ones with butterfly signs that tell their stories. The event kicks off at 8:00 AM with registration, followed by the 5K starting at 9:00 AM. Emerge is more than a run; it’s a powerful reminder of hope, remembrance, and collective strength. With a fundraising goal of $175,000 to support over 2,000 local youth in need, your participation will help provide vital resources and therapy sessions. Bring your family, friends, and purpose—together, we rise!
Participants can walk or run the 5K course, honoring loved ones with butterfly signs that tell their stories. The event kicks off at 8:00 AM with registration, followed by the 5K starting at 9:00 AM. Emerge is more than a run; it’s a powerful reminder of hope, remembrance, and collective strength. With a fundraising goal of $175,000 to support over 2,000 local youth in need, your participation will help provide vital resources and therapy sessions. Bring your family, friends, and purpose—together, we rise!
Organiser's Description
Join Rise Against Suicide's [https://www.riseagainstsuicide.org/] 17TH ANNUAL EMERGE 5K WALK/RUN- a free, family-friendly walk/run supporting youth mental health and suicide prevention in our community.
This uplifting community gathering features a dedicated kids zone, an area for connection and reflection, inspiring speakers, local vendors, live music by Kutandara, and local food trucks. Along the course, butterfly signs will honor and remember the stories of those we love and those weve lost.
Emerge brings our community together in HOPE, REMEMBRANCE, AWARENESS, and COLLECTIVE STRENGTH - reminding every person that they are not alone.
WAYS TO PARTICIPATE
* Walk or Run
* Start a Team & Fundraise Together
* Honor a Story with a Butterfly Sign
* Become a Sponsor
* Donate to our Mission
EVENT SCHEDULE
* 8:00 AM Registration & Arrival
* 9:00 AM 5K Start
* 11:00 AM Event Concludes
WHAT YOUR SUPPORT MEANS
Rise Against Suicide has funded more than 20,000 free therapy sessions and supported over 2,000 local youth at risk of suicide. OUR GOAL IS TO RAISE $175,000 to continue to remove barriers and provide timely access to funded therapeutic support for youth 19 and under in our community.
BRING YOUR PEOPLE. BRING YOUR PURPOSE. TOGETHER WE RISE!
This uplifting community gathering features a dedicated kids zone, an area for connection and reflection, inspiring speakers, local vendors, live music by Kutandara, and local food trucks. Along the course, butterfly signs will honor and remember the stories of those we love and those weve lost.
Emerge brings our community together in HOPE, REMEMBRANCE, AWARENESS, and COLLECTIVE STRENGTH - reminding every person that they are not alone.
WAYS TO PARTICIPATE
* Walk or Run
* Start a Team & Fundraise Together
* Honor a Story with a Butterfly Sign
* Become a Sponsor
* Donate to our Mission
EVENT SCHEDULE
* 8:00 AM Registration & Arrival
* 9:00 AM 5K Start
* 11:00 AM Event Concludes
WHAT YOUR SUPPORT MEANS
Rise Against Suicide has funded more than 20,000 free therapy sessions and supported over 2,000 local youth at risk of suicide. OUR GOAL IS TO RAISE $175,000 to continue to remove barriers and provide timely access to funded therapeutic support for youth 19 and under in our community.
BRING YOUR PEOPLE. BRING YOUR PURPOSE. TOGETHER WE RISE!
Races
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5K Run/Walk
Sun 3rd May 2026 (8:00AM MDT)
Free
Rise Against Suicide's Emerge 5K 2026 Date: Sunday, May 3, 2026 Location: Boulder Reservoir, Boulder, Colorado The Emerge 5K is a free, family-friendly, untimed walk and run open to participants of all ages and abilities. We believe community, connection, and support should be accessible to everyone. The course follows an out-and-back route along the Boulder Reservoir. Participants will walk or run to a designated turnaround point and return to the start area. Parking will be available at the Boulder Reservoir,. Carpooling is encouraged. Additional event details, including parking instructions and the day-of schedule, will be shared with registered participants closer to race day. Beyond the walk/run, Emerge is a community gathering. Participants can enjoy live music by Kutandara, a Kid Area, a Quiet Reflection & Connection Zone, community vendor and resource booths, and local food trucks. Stick around after the walk/run to grab breakfast or lunch from our food trucks, listen to music, and spend time connecting with neighbors, families, and community partners. Butterfly memorials will line the course. Participants may purchase a butterfly in memory or in honor of someone special, creating a visible display of remembrance, love, and community. However you show up, you belong here. Together. We Rise.
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5565 51st St, Boulder, 80301, CO, United States
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