One Step At A Time
Date
Sat, Sep 26, 2026, 9:00 AM EDTRace options
2 distancesTap any distance below for fee tiers and close dates.
Quick take
Join the One Step At A Time 5K to raise awareness for depression and suicide prevention, honoring those we've lost with every step.
Best for: cause-driven runners
Race options
Distances & registration
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1 Mile
closes Sep 25, 2026, 3:00 PM EDT
4mo 19d 15h 51m left5k walk/Memory Mile walk
Closes Sep 25, 2026, 3:00 PM EDT · From $0.00
5K
closes Sep 25, 2026, 3:00 PM EDT
4mo 19d 15h 51m leftOne Step At A Time 5k Run
Closes Sep 25, 2026, 3:00 PM EDT · From $0.00
Race feel
- For a Cause
For a CauseThe One Step At A Time 5K Run/Walk is dedicated to raising vital awareness about depression and suicide. This event honors the memory of Scott Hammersmith and others lost to suicide, inviting participants to walk or run in remembrance or to help spread a crucial message. Whether you join the 3.1-mile course or opt for an easy one-mile walk, your steps contribute to community awareness. Donations are also welcomed for those unable to participate, supporting the understanding that depression is a treatable illness.
What to expect
- Participate in a 3.1-mile run or walk.
- An easy one-mile walk option is available.
- Support a vital cause through participation or donation.
Standout details
- Raise awareness for suicide prevention
- In memory of Scott Hammersmith
- Easy one-mile walk option
Ready to register?
Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).
From the organizer
This 5K Run/Walk has been planned to help raise awareness about depression and its sometimes fatal result… Suicide. This run/walk is in memory of Scott Hammersmith and those who have died by suicide. Come out to walk or run in memory of someone you have lost or to help spread the word so others are not lost.
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If you are committed to our message, but not quite ready for a 3. 1 mile run or walk, we have measured an easy one mile walk at Defiance College. And, if you want to help, but can’t participate. simply make a donation in any amount. Suicide should not be kept a secret. Depression is a treatable illness and depressive illnesses account for more than 90 percent of all suicide deaths. So please come out and let your steps help us raise awareness in our community.