What:

The Annual BENS Hope Suicide Awareness & Support 5K Run/2 Mile Walk event is dedicated to promoting suicide awareness, reducing the stigmas surrounding suicide, and highlighting available support services. Participants are invited to walk, jog, or run for this non-competitive run/walk event.

Where:

Run and Walk routes begin at
Mound City Bank, Motor Branch
90 S. Second St.
Platteville, WI

When:

Saturday, September 18th, 2021

9:00am Check-in begins
10:00am Opening Ceremony begins
10:30am Run/Walk begins
Refreshments served following Run/Walk

Registration is required for all participants regardless of age. Participants must register online by September 4, 2021 to receive a t-shirt. T-shirts are not included with day-of registrations, but limited quantities may be available for purchase.

Early Bird Registration (deadline Saturday, September 4)

• Adult/Youth Registration: $25
  Includes registration for one adult/youth and a BENS Hope t-shirt.
• Adult/Youth Registration without T-Shirt: $20
  Includes registration for one adult/youth only. No t-shirt included.
• Child Registration (6 and under): FREE
  Includes free registration for one child (age 6 or under) only. No t-shirt included.
• Veteran Registration: FREE
  In honor and thanks for your service, registration for veterans is free. Please This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to access your free registration.
• Virtual Walker Registration: $25
  Can’t make event, but wish to support. No t-shirt included.

Available t-shirt sizes include Adult S, M, L, XL, XXL and Youth S, M, L, XL. T-Shirts will be provided at check-in between 9:00 and 10:15am day-of.

Registration “At-The-Door” (Saturday, September 18 only!)

• Adult/Youth Registration: $35
  Includes registration for one adult/youth.
• Child Registration (6 and under): FREE
  Includes registration for one child (age 6 or under) only.
• Veteran Registration: FREE
  In honor and thanks for your service, registration for veterans is free.

T-shirts are not included with day-of registrations.

1. If I am unable to participate in the walk can I still make a donation?
   
   Yes, you are more than welcome to make a donation by mail. Please make checks payable to: “BENS Hope” and mail to the address: 660 7th Ave, Platteville, WI 53818
   
   
2. Can I bring my pet/dog?
   
   Unfortunately pets/dogs are not allowed to participate in the walk. Service dogs are more than welcome to accompany their owner on the walk.
   
   
3. If I register online, can I pay the day of the walk?
   
   No, registration and payment is required to be completed online by September 8, 2019, 11:30pm CST. You are more than welcome to wait until the day of the walk to register and pay, but T-Shirts are not included with day-of registrations.
   
   
4. Do children need to pay?
   
   All participants are required to register regardless of age, but children 6 and under are FREE.
   
   
5. Can I pick up my t-shirt early?
   
   No, t-shirts can be picked up the day of the walk.
6. Can I roller blade or skateboard the run/walk route?
   
   We kindly request that participants in the walk do not use roller blades, roller skates, wheelies, skateboards, scooters, or any other mode of wheeled transportation.