Calling All Runners, Walkers, Volunteers, and Mental Health & Community Resources:
Come Show Your Support and Help Raise Awareness for Suicide Prevention
WHEN: Saturday, September 20, 2025
WHERE: Riverside Park, Downtown Kingman, KS
Event starts at 7:30am Race starts at 8:30am
REGISTRATION FORMS COMING THE WEEK OF JULY 7, 2025
ABOUT THE EVENT
THIS IS A FREE EVENT Every year, this event attracts more than 500 attendees to Riverside Park in downtown Kingman, Kansas. Participants include walkers, runners, and volunteers from various community organizations who set up tables to provide valuable information.
EVENT ACTIVITIES
Activities include: 5k Run or 1 Mile Walk Guest Speakers Community Resources Kid Zone Activities Remembrance Stations Survivors Gathering Breakfast
FREE T-SHIRTS!
All registered participants before September 4, 2025, will receive a complimentary event shirt to wear during the event.
COMMUNITY RESOURCE TABLES
A variety of agencies from Kingman and neighboring counties set up tables to share information about the services they offer, along with providing giveaways. If you wish to reserve a spot, kindly complete the participation registration form. This will help us gather your contact details, T-shirt sizes, and officially list you as an attendee.
REMEMBRANCE STATIONS
Memorial Pinwheels:
We will have beautiful pinwheels with customized notes attached that will be displayed at the event. You can then take them home once the event has concluded.
To reserve a personalized pinwheel, please complete the participation registration form. There is a designated section for you to provide your personalized message. Photo Memorials
Photos of loved ones lost to suicide will be displayed near the stage. Please send your photo and message to kmcostrong@kingmanhc.com. You will be able to take the photo home once the event has concluded.
SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER
"BIG JOHN" MURRAY
You might recognize his name from VH1's Rock of Love. His resume includes being a personal assistant and/or security for: Poison Bret Michaels Kid Rock RATT Cinderella He is also a motivational speaker, US Marine, and professional wrestler. We are excited to have him at this year's event!
DONATIONS
This is a free event; however, if you wish to contribute to mental health initiatives in Kingman County, you can make a donation through the mail, online, or at the event itself.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Send the Kingman County Strong committee an email at kmcostrong@kingmanhc.com
5k Run or 1 Mile Walk