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**RACE RESULTS WILL BE POSTED ON http://sportmadesimple.com/
8:00 am - Registration and check in
8:30 am - Opening ceremonies
9:00 am - Run Start
9:05 am - Walk Start
**CASH, CHEQUE OR INTERAC E-TRANSFER (info@spcch.org) ARE AVAILABLE FOR SAME-DAY REGISTRATION***
One Race, One Mission, One Incredible Community
13 Years of Building Hope!
5K Walk/Run | Sunday, September 28, 2024 - 8:00 am | CF Lime Ridge, Hamilton
Thanks to you, we have made tremendous progress in advancing the work of suicide prevention in Hamilton, but there is more to do!
Running for Rachael plays a vital role in supporting the city-wide work of suicide prevention in Hamilton by bringing the community together to promote hope (prevention), help (intervention), and healing (postvention) through crisis support information, training, education, and support groups.
With the help of people, just like you, we raised $ 44548.81 in 2024! Thank you!
Our Goal for 2025 is 300 participants!
**Early bird pricing is available until June 30th**
Individual $10
Family $30
How You Can Get Involved in Running For Rachael 2025
Walk/Run as an Individual | Organize a Team | Donate | Sponsor | Volunteer
Who Participates in Running for Rachael?
Everyone! We invite you to:
- Register as an individual
- Register as a family
- Register a team with friends and neighbours
- Register a team with co-workers
- Register a team with classmates
- Make a donation and cheer us on
- Become a cheerleader and help spread the word
- Volunteer before or after the event
- Become a sponsor
You will receive a unique fundraising link. *Donations greater than $20.00 will receive an income tax receipt immediately.
How You Make a Difference!
Resilience
Living with depression, anxiety, and thoughts of suicide is challenging but we can come together to make a meaningful difference. Every dollar raised supports hope, help and healing in our community through our city-wide initiatives.
Hope (Prevention)
LivingWorks Start an online suicide prevention training program that will teach you how to recognize when someone is having thoughts of suicide and take meaningful action to keep them safe.
Help (Intervention)
Be Safe for HAMILTON is a free mobile app that offers information and links to mental health, addiction and suicide prevention resources in Hamilton. Download the app on the App Store or Google play.
Healing (Postvention)
Support groups for those who are bereaved by loss due to suicide.
Suicide prevention is everyone’s responsibility
Running for Rachael holds a special place in my heart. I understand the benefits of running for my mind and body. But there is something incredible about participating, with a hope-filled community, in an event supporting suicide prevention and making a difference. – Samantha M.
This was my first time participating in Running for Rachael and it was an incredibly special event for my family. My sister-in-law was visiting from out of town and this was her first race experience. It was a very emotional, healing, and empowering day for us both for many reasons, and so special to connect to and support the very important work of SPCCH. The event itself was well organized and a lot of fun, and we look forward to coming back! - Teresa B.
When a community comes together, lives are transformed!
Our partnership with CF Lime Ridge is an important step in helping to engage the community. With Running for Rachael, everyone is part of the team. We celebrate and encourage one another to walk or run to help others.
Suicide prevention is everyone's responsibility - be part of the team!
Running for Rachael is brought to you by the Suicide Prevention Community Council of Hamilton Registered Charity #83552155ORR0001
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
5K WALK
Price changes in 1 month 12 days-
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Register for 5K WALK$10.00
Early bird individual pricing
Now registering Mar 12 – Jul 1 -
$20.00
Individual pricing
Jul 1 – Sept 26
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5K RUN
Price changes in 1 month 12 days-
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Register for 5K RUN$10.00
Early bird individual pricing
Now registering Mar 12 – Jul 1 -
$20.00
Individual pricing
Jul 1 – Sept 26
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HWCDSB Students - Walk
5k Walk Students in Support of Suicide Prevention
HWCDSB Students - Run
5k Run in Support of Suicide Prevention
Team Captain Walk
Price changes in 1 month 11 days-
**Register yourself as team captain on behalf of your family or co-workers
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Register for Team Captain Walk$30.00
Early bird pricing
Now registering Mar 12 – Jun 30 -
$40.00Jul 1 – Sept 26
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Team Captain Run
Price changes in 1 month 11 days-
**Register yourself as team captain on behalf of your family or co-workers
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Register for Team Captain Run$30.00
Early bird pricing
Now registering Mar 12 – Jun 30 -
$40.00Jul 1 – Sept 26
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Team Members Walk
**Once you have registered a team captain, team members can register
Team Members Run
**Once you have registered a team captain, team members can register
Contact information
- Event contact
- Colleen Zancola
- colleen@spcch.org
- Website
- Visit website
