Whether you walk it or run it, just keep going!
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From Robertson County Health Council
- Date Sat 12th September 2026
- Time 8:00AM CDT
- Location Springfield, Tennessee
- Price $12.79
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us on Saturday, September 12th, 2026, for an inspiring day at the "Whether you walk it or run it, just keep going!" 5K event in Springfield, Robertson County. Organized by the dedicated Robertson County Health Council, this uplifting event aims to raise suicide prevention awareness and support individuals facing mental health challenges. With an intentional registration fee of $12.79, we honor the 1,279 Tennesseans lost to suicide in 2023, reminding us of the importance of hope and healing in our community.
Whether you choose to walk or run, your participation will help promote vital resources and organizations that offer support for mental health concerns. Let’s come together to spread messages of resilience and show that help is available for everyone. Mark your calendars and prepare for a day filled with positivity, community spirit, and a shared commitment to making a difference. Together, we can encourage one another to just keep going!
Whether you choose to walk or run, your participation will help promote vital resources and organizations that offer support for mental health concerns. Let’s come together to spread messages of resilience and show that help is available for everyone. Mark your calendars and prepare for a day filled with positivity, community spirit, and a shared commitment to making a difference. Together, we can encourage one another to just keep going!
Organiser's Description
In 2023, Tennessee lost 1,279 individuals to suicide [https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/health/program-areas/2025%20Suicide%20Prevention%20Annual%20Report.pdf]. [https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/health/program-areas/2025%20Suicide%20Prevention%20Annual%20Report.pdf] Even one life lost to suicide is one too many.
The Robertson County Health Council is passionate about suicide prevention awareness and together we are hosting the "Whether you walk it or run it, just keep going!" 5K to increase suicide prevention awareness and promote organizations that can support individuals experiencing mental health challenges and/or thoughts of suicide. Through our collective effort, we hope individuals in Robertson County find hope, healing, and the strength to just keep going!
You may notice the cost of this race is set at $12.79, this is intentional to remember the 1,279 Tennesseans who died by suicide. Join us on September 12th for the "Whether you walk it or run it, just keep going!" Suicide Prevention Awareness 5K and help us spread messages of hope, resilience, and that help is available.
The Robertson County Health Council is passionate about suicide prevention awareness and together we are hosting the "Whether you walk it or run it, just keep going!" 5K to increase suicide prevention awareness and promote organizations that can support individuals experiencing mental health challenges and/or thoughts of suicide. Through our collective effort, we hope individuals in Robertson County find hope, healing, and the strength to just keep going!
You may notice the cost of this race is set at $12.79, this is intentional to remember the 1,279 Tennesseans who died by suicide. Join us on September 12th for the "Whether you walk it or run it, just keep going!" Suicide Prevention Awareness 5K and help us spread messages of hope, resilience, and that help is available.
Races
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Suicide Prevention Awareness 5K
Incl. $1.67 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 12th September 2026 (8:00AM CDT)
$12.79
You are not alone. Call the 988 Lifeline today if you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health challenge and would like to talk to a trained counselor.
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Location
4635 US-41, Springfield, 37172, TN, United States
Whether you walk it or run it, just keep going!
