Run for a New Day
- Date Sat 12th September 2026
- Time 7:30AM CDT
- Location Galveston, Texas
- Price $28.29 - $70.99
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join us on Saturday, September 12, 2026, for the uplifting "Run for a New Day" 5K event in beautiful Galveston, Texas! This inspiring race, starting at 7:30 AM at Galveston Island Brewing, is dedicated to raising awareness and funds for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) and crucial mental health initiatives. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or looking for a fun way to support a great cause, this event is perfect for everyone.
Participants will enjoy a scenic and fast 5K route along the stunning paved seawall overlooking the Gulf. With chip timing, engaging activities for all ages, and an after-party with complimentary beers for adults, it's an event not to be missed! Each participant will receive a custom event pint glass and a commemorative t-shirt, and there will even be opportunities to connect with fellow supporters of mental health. Bring your family, friends, strollers, and dogs, and let’s create a positive impact together! Can’t make it in person? You can still support the cause by participating virtually. Join us and help pave the way for a brighter future!
Participants will enjoy a scenic and fast 5K route along the stunning paved seawall overlooking the Gulf. With chip timing, engaging activities for all ages, and an after-party with complimentary beers for adults, it's an event not to be missed! Each participant will receive a custom event pint glass and a commemorative t-shirt, and there will even be opportunities to connect with fellow supporters of mental health. Bring your family, friends, strollers, and dogs, and let’s create a positive impact together! Can’t make it in person? You can still support the cause by participating virtually. Join us and help pave the way for a brighter future!
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 12, 2026
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.
*
CHIP TIMED
*
FUN AND ENGAGING ACTIVITIES FOR ALL AGES
*
OPPORTUNITIES TO CONNECT WITH OTHERS WHO ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH
*
EVERYONE RECEIVES 1 CUSTOM EVENT PINT GLASS, COMMEMORATIVE EVENT T-SHIRT, RUNNERS (21+) RECEIVE- 2 GIB BEERS
*
POST-RACE AFTER PARTY AT GALVESTON ISLAND BREWERY
*
FREE RACE PHOTOS AVAILABLE ONLINE AFTER THE RACE
*
STROLLERS AND DOGS WELCOME!
*
AFTER YOU FINISH, RECHARGE AT THE SWELL GALVESTON RECOVERY ZONE WITH POST-RUN COLD PLUNGES - REFRESH, REDUCE SORENESS, AND CELEBRATE YOUR FINISH! REMEMBER TO BRING A TOWEL AND CHANGE OF CLOTHES FOR WHEN YOU ARE DONE!!
GET INVOLVED: CAN'T MAKE IT TO THE EVENT? YOU CAN STILL SUPPORT THE CAUSE BY MAKING A DONATION OR PARTICIPATING VIRTUALLY AND SUBMITTING 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!
EVENT DETAILS:
DATE: SEPTEMBER 12, 2026
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:
*
A SCENIC AND FAST 5K ROUTE ALONG THE PAVED SEAWALL OVERLOOKING THE GULF.
*
CHIP TIMED
*
FUN AND ENGAGING ACTIVITIES FOR ALL AGES
*
OPPORTUNITIES TO CONNECT WITH OTHERS WHO ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH
*
EVERYONE RECEIVES 1 CUSTOM EVENT PINT GLASS, COMMEMORATIVE EVENT T-SHIRT, RUNNERS (21+) RECEIVE- 2 GIB BEERS
*
POST-RACE AFTER PARTY AT GALVESTON ISLAND BREWERY
*
FREE RACE PHOTOS AVAILABLE ONLINE AFTER THE RACE
*
STROLLERS AND DOGS WELCOME!
*
AFTER YOU FINISH, RECHARGE AT THE SWELL GALVESTON RECOVERY ZONE WITH POST-RUN COLD PLUNGES - REFRESH, REDUCE SORENESS, AND CELEBRATE YOUR FINISH! REMEMBER TO BRING A TOWEL AND CHANGE OF CLOTHES FOR WHEN YOU ARE DONE!!
GET INVOLVED: CAN'T MAKE IT TO THE EVENT? YOU CAN STILL SUPPORT THE CAUSE BY MAKING A DONATION OR PARTICIPATING VIRTUALLY AND SUBMITTING 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!
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