Run for a New Day

  • Date Sat 13th September 2025
  • Time 7:30AM CDT
  • Location Galveston, Texas
  • Price $28.29 - $49.64
  • Races 2 races
  • Distances 5km

Event summary

Join us for the vibrant "Run for a New Day" 5K on Saturday, September 13, 2025, in beautiful Galveston, Texas! This inspiring event is dedicated to raising awareness and funds for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) and mental health initiatives. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking for a fun way to support a great cause, this race is perfect for everyone.

Starting at 7:30 AM from Galveston Island Brewing, participants will enjoy a scenic route that takes them along the picturesque paved seawall overlooking the Gulf. Runners will be chip-timed, with awards presented to the top male and female finishers, as well as age group winners. Expect a fantastic atmosphere filled with engaging activities for all ages, and don’t forget to grab your custom event pint glass and commemorative t-shirt! The post-race celebration at Galveston Island Brewery promises fun and camaraderie, with free race photos available online. Strollers and dogs are welcome, making this a family-friendly event! If you can't make it in person, you can still contribute by participating virtually or making a donation. Let’s unite as a community to support mental health and work towards a brighter future! We

Organiser's Description

JOIN US FOR THE "RUN FOR A NEW DAY" 5K IN BEAUTIFUL GALVESTON, TX! THIS INSPIRING EVENT IS DEDICATED TO RAISING AWARENESS AND FUNDS FOR THE AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION (AFSP) AND MENTAL HEALTH INITIATIVES. WHETHER YOU'RE A SEASONED RUNNER OR JUST LOOKING FOR A FUN WAY TO SUPPORT A GREAT CAUSE, THIS EVENT IS PERFECT FOR EVERYONE.

EVENT DETAILS:

DATE: SEPTEMBER 13, 2025

RACE START: 7:30AM

LOCATION: GALVESTON ISLAND BREWING
(8423 STEWART RD. GALVESTON, TX 77554)

HTTPS://WWW.GALVESTONISLANDBREWING.COM/HOME [https://www.galvestonislandbrewing.com/home]

ROUTE: START AND FINISH IS AT GALVESTON ISLAND BREWING. THE ROUTE WILL GO WEST ON STEWART ROAD, SOUTH ON 85TH, AND THEN WEST ON THE SEAWALL. WATER STOP LOCATED AT THE TURNAROUND.

AWARDS: OVERALL MALE & FEMALE, AGE GROUPS AWARDS 1ST-3RD PLACE: 19 & UNDER, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 AND UP.



BY PARTICIPATING IN THE "RUN FOR A NEW DAY" 5K, YOU'LL BE MAKING A MEANINGFUL IMPACT ON THE LIVES OF THOSE AFFECTED BY MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES AND SUICIDE. YOUR SUPPORT WILL HELP AFSP CONTINUE THEIR VITAL WORK IN RESEARCH, EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, AND SUPPORT FOR THOSE AFFECTED BY SUICIDE. AS AFSP STATES, "BY CREATING A CULTURE THATS SMART ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH, ADVOCATING FOR LEGISLATIVE POLICIES THAT MAKE SUICIDE PREVENTION A PRIORITY, AND FUNDING INNOVATIVE RESEARCH, WE CAN SAVE LIVES."



WHAT TO EXPECT:

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A SCENIC AND FAST 5K ROUTE ALONG THE PAVED SEAWALL OVERLOOKING THE GULF.

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CHIP TIMED

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FUN AND ENGAGING ACTIVITIES FOR ALL AGES

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OPPORTUNITIES TO CONNECT WITH OTHERS WHO ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH

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EVERYONE RECEIVES 1 CUSTOM EVENT PINT GLASS, COMMEMORATIVE EVENT T-SHIRT, RUNNERS (21+) RECEIVE- 2 GIB BEERS

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POST-RACE AFTER PARTY AT GALVESTON ISLAND BREWERY

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FREE RACE PHOTOS AVAILABLE ONLINE AFTER THE RACE

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STROLLERS AND DOGS WELCOME!



GET INVOLVED: CAN'T MAKE IT TO THE EVENT? YOU CAN STILL SUPPORT THE CAUSE BY MAKING A DONATION OR PARTICIPATE VIRTUALLY AND SUBMIT YOUR OWN RESULTS! EVERY CONTRIBUTION HELPS US MOVE CLOSER TO A WORLD WITHOUT SUICIDE.

LET'S COME TOGETHER AS A COMMUNITY TO SUPPORT MENTAL HEALTH AND CREATE A BRIGHTER FUTURE. WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU AT THE "RUN FOR A NEW DAY" 5K!

Races

  • 5k

    Incl. $4.64 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 13th September 2025 (7:30AM CDT)

    $49.64

  • Virtual 5K

    Incl. $3.29 Fee

    $28.29

    Participate virtually anytime, anywhere!

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Location

8423 Stewart Rd., Galveston, 77554, TX, United States

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