Reason to Stay 5k: Summer of Hope 2026

Sat, May 30, 2026, 8:00 AM CDT

Location: Dodge City, KS; 1700 W Ross Blvd, 67801
Featured distance: 5K
Type: RUN

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A supportive 5K dedicated to mental health awareness and suicide prevention, reminding everyone: you're not alone.

For a Cause

The Reason to Stay 5K is a meaningful event dedicated to mental health awareness and suicide prevention. Join the Ford County Suicide Coalition & Yellow Ribbon Project for a supportive run where every step reinforces the message: 'You’re not alone. Keep going. Stay strong.' This 5K offers a chance to honor survivors, support families, and contribute to a vital cause in Dodge City, KS.

What to expect

Expect a 5K run focused on community support and mental health awareness.Secure your race t-shirt by registering early.Packet pickup is available the day before the race.

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Supports mental health awareness
Benefits Ford County Suicide Coalition
Guaranteed t-shirt with early registration
Early packet pickup available

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Reason to Stay 5K

Saturday, May 30, 2026

You’re not alone. Keep going. Stay strong.

Every step is a reminder: you’re not alone. We run to honor survivors, support families, and shine a light on mental health. You’re not done—keep going, stay here.

The Ford County Suicide Coalition & Yellow Ribbon Project🎗

Registation :

Early Registration until May 15th ; a t-shirt will be guaranteed

Registration will increase after May 15th ; t-shirts will NOT be guaranteed

Early Packet Pick Up:

Friday, May 29th; 8am-8pm

Dodge City YMC

240 San Jose Dr, Dodge City, KS 67801

RACE DAY:

Saturday, May 30th

Dodge City Church Of The Nazaren

1700 W Ross Blvd, Dodge City, KS 67801

Onsite Registration:

6:30am-7:30am

No registrations will be taken after 7:30 am day of the race.

Race will start at 8am sharp

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