Sat, Sep 26, 2026
Defiance, OH
The race is held on the grounds of Defiance College and raises awareness about depression and suicide prevention, running in memory of Scott Hammersmith and others lost to suicide. There are distance options for runners and walkers at different levels of readiness, so people show up for many reasons, some carrying a name with them, some just wanting to be present for the cause.
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