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 21st, 2019

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 8, 2019 to be guaranteed a t-shirt. T-shirts are not included with day-of registrations, but limited quantities will be available for purchase.

Early Bird Registration (deadline Sunday, September 8)

• Adult/Youth Registration: $20
  Includes registration for one adult/youth and a BENS Hope t-shirt.
• Adult/Youth Registration without T-Shirt: $15
  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 contact Patti to access your free registration.
• Virtual Walker Registration: $20
  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 21 only!)

• Adult/Youth Registration: $30
  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.