Lake County Suicide Prevention Task Force 13th Annual 5K Walk/Run for Awareness and Suicide Prevention
- Date Sat 27th September 2025
- Time 10:00AM CDT
- Location Grayslake, Illinois
- Price $30.00
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the 13th Annual 5K Walk/Run for Awareness and Suicide Prevention on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at the College of Lake County in Grayslake, Lake. This uplifting event aims to raise awareness and support for mental health initiatives in our community. Participants of all ages are welcome to join in person or virtually, making it a truly inclusive experience. With registration kicking off at 9:00 AM, and the official welcome and kickoff at 10:00 AM, you wonβt want to miss this opportunity to connect and make a difference.
The event features a 5K course that can be completed as a walk or run, and all proceeds will directly support the Lake County Suicide Prevention Task Force's mission to promote mental health awareness and provide essential training and resources. Participants can enjoy a resource fair, pick up event t-shirts, and engage with a vibrant community focused on hope and healing. Whether you walk, run, or support from afar, your involvement is invaluable in spreading the message that we are all in this together. Sign up today and help make a positive impact!
The event features a 5K course that can be completed as a walk or run, and all proceeds will directly support the Lake County Suicide Prevention Task Force's mission to promote mental health awareness and provide essential training and resources. Participants can enjoy a resource fair, pick up event t-shirts, and engage with a vibrant community focused on hope and healing. Whether you walk, run, or support from afar, your involvement is invaluable in spreading the message that we are all in this together. Sign up today and help make a positive impact!
Organiser's Description
The Lake County Suicide Prevention Task Force 13th Annual 5K Walk/Run for Awareness and Suicide Prevention returns to the College of Lake County on Saturday, September 27, 2025. We are excited anticipating the connections with all who join us either in person or online. Over the last several years we have had walkers/runners from many different States, walking independently from wherever they are, and last year we had our record number of participants! Your support is meaningful and helps us provide training and support to all the members of our community of Lake County.
FACEBOOK LIVE
Find us on Facebook and follow us! Registration starts at 9:00 AM in person at the College of Lake County. The Welcome & kickoff will start at 10:00 AM. We will also be hosting the kickoff on Facebook Live for those who cannot join in person. Feel free to share any videos and photos of the event, so we can also share with our Lake County community knowing that, We Are All In This Together!
REGISTRATION AND RESOURCE FAIR
This registration fee includes an event t-shirt** and resource fair bag, with local resources from throughout Lake County. If you are unable to walk or would like to donate to the event, you can do so by clicking donations tab above, or as part of your registration.
$30 for adults
$10 for children 5 to 12 years old
Free --kids 4 and under
Teams of 5 people or more ($25 each)-- First person creates the team and team name and invite others to join it. The first 4 people will pay the regular fee of $30. The fifth and subsequent registrations in the team will drop the fee to $25, giving the first four individuals a $5 refund.
T-SHIRT AND RESOURCE BAG PICK-UP
We will be hosting a drive-thru event so you can pick up your walk t-shirts and resource bags in advance. T-shirts will also be available for pickup on the day of the Walk/Run event, Sept. 27. Future emails will be sent out to registrants with more information.
Date: TBD
Time: Registration 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
Location: Lake County Health Department 3010 Grand Ave Waukegan, IL 60085
**T-shirts will be ordered starting the week of TBD
--Registrations placed after that date are not guaranteed to be available. We will do our best, but we may not be able to fulfill late t-shirt orders after TBD.
All proceeds go to the Lake County Suicide Prevention Task Force and support our mission to prevent suicide and promote mental health awareness in Lake County through outreach events, professional training, and community education, because one suicide is too many. For further questions on the walk, how to sponsor, or how to become a member, please contact us at [email protected]
FACEBOOK LIVE
Find us on Facebook and follow us! Registration starts at 9:00 AM in person at the College of Lake County. The Welcome & kickoff will start at 10:00 AM. We will also be hosting the kickoff on Facebook Live for those who cannot join in person. Feel free to share any videos and photos of the event, so we can also share with our Lake County community knowing that, We Are All In This Together!
REGISTRATION AND RESOURCE FAIR
This registration fee includes an event t-shirt** and resource fair bag, with local resources from throughout Lake County. If you are unable to walk or would like to donate to the event, you can do so by clicking donations tab above, or as part of your registration.
$30 for adults
$10 for children 5 to 12 years old
Free --kids 4 and under
Teams of 5 people or more ($25 each)-- First person creates the team and team name and invite others to join it. The first 4 people will pay the regular fee of $30. The fifth and subsequent registrations in the team will drop the fee to $25, giving the first four individuals a $5 refund.
T-SHIRT AND RESOURCE BAG PICK-UP
We will be hosting a drive-thru event so you can pick up your walk t-shirts and resource bags in advance. T-shirts will also be available for pickup on the day of the Walk/Run event, Sept. 27. Future emails will be sent out to registrants with more information.
Date: TBD
Time: Registration 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
Location: Lake County Health Department 3010 Grand Ave Waukegan, IL 60085
**T-shirts will be ordered starting the week of TBD
--Registrations placed after that date are not guaranteed to be available. We will do our best, but we may not be able to fulfill late t-shirt orders after TBD.
All proceeds go to the Lake County Suicide Prevention Task Force and support our mission to prevent suicide and promote mental health awareness in Lake County through outreach events, professional training, and community education, because one suicide is too many. For further questions on the walk, how to sponsor, or how to become a member, please contact us at [email protected]
Races
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LCSPTF 13th 5k Run/Walk
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 27th September 2025 (10:00AM CDT)
$30.00
OPENS 14 JUN
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