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Suicide Prevention Center's Race to Save Lives - Walk for Hope

South Bend, Indiana, United States

calendar_today 17 Oct, 2026

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About the Event

"Literal" Race to Save Lives - Walk to Save Lives!

Howard Park, South Bend

Oct. 17, 2026

9:30 a.m. (registration)

10 a.m. start

Our community is facing a historical high in suicide deaths this year.

Together we can save lives!

Join us for a morning walk to honor those who died by suicide. This event will include a walk around Howard Park in South Bend.

Personalized memorial signs are also available for purchase. Families and friends can submit a photo of their loved one and we will create a memorial sign in their honor.

This is a walk only... perfect for the entire family!

Online registrations end Oct. 17, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. However, if you wish to purchase a t-shirt, please register by Sept 18, 2026 for a guaranteed t-shirt that you can pick up at the event.

Presented by and benefiting the Suicide Prevention Center at United Health Services.

For more information about Suicide Prevention Center, please visit www.sjcsuicideprevention.org

Races Offered

Suicide Prevention Center Race to Save Lives - Walk for Hope!

Oct 17, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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Type — Running

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10:00

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$30.00

Suicide Prevention Center Race to Save Lives - Walk for Hope! (with memorial sign)

Oct 17, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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Type — Running

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10:00

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$50.00

Suicide Prevention Center Race to Save Lives - Walk for Hope! (with t-shirt and memorial sign)

Oct 17, 2026

straighten

Distance — 1 Miles

terrain

Type — Running

timer

10:00

sell

$65.00

Suicide Prevention Center Race to Save Lives - Walk for Hope! (with t-shirt)

Oct 17, 2026

straighten

Distance — 1 Miles

terrain

Type — Running

timer

10:00

sell

$45.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in South Bend.

thermostat Temperature

8.5° / 17.9°

wb_sunny Feels like

5.3° / 14.7°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

8h 18m

water_drop Avg rainfall

3.0 mm

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—

air Avg wind speed

13.1 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (4.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

69.7%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:58

nightlight Sunset

19:02

About South Bend

Learn more about the host city, South Bend.

South Bend is in Northern Indiana. The city's name is drawn from the fact that it's situated on the southernmost bend in the St. Joseph River. Together with neighboring Mishawaka they form a continuous urban area of about 325,000 (2020). South Bend is the home of the University of Notre Dame, but is also the former home of many large companies such as Studebaker, Oliver Chilled Plow, and Singer.