Weekends of Hope

All throughout the month of September, mental health advocates, organizations and community members nationwide come together to promote suicide prevention awareness. Join El Paso County Public Health and organizations across the community to participate in one (or more) of these events happening this September!

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September 6th | Out of the Darkness – American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

  • This walk gives people the courage to open up about their own connections to the cause, and a platform to create a culture that’s smarter about mental health. Friends, family members, neighbors and coworkers walk side-by-side, supporting each other and in memory of those we’ve lost.
  • For more information and to register
  • Program Starts: 10:00 am
  • Location: America the Beautiful Park, Colorado Springs, CO

September 20th | Make a Connection Walk/Run – UC Health

  • Family-friendly 5k run/walk for suicide prevention and social connection, with a focus on physicians and medical providers.
  • Program Starts: 8:30 AM
  • Location: UCHealth Park Stadium
  • Register for the race through UC Health

September 21st | Race Against Suicide – Pikes Peak Suicide Prevention Partnership

  • A charity 5k run and a 3k walk to support suicide prevention awareness and resources throughout El Paso County. This event starts with a dedication ceremony with a tree planting, for those lives lost to suicide.
  • Program Starts: 9:15 AM, with onsite registration and check in starting at 7:00AM
  • Location: El Pomar Youth Sports Park
  • Register for the race through the Pikes Peak Suicide Prevention Partnership website.

September 27th | Foster the Future 5k Fun Run: Be a hero for hope – Fountain-Fort Carson D8

  • This event raises funds to support programs vital to the health and wellness of the Fountain Fort Carson Community, including suicide prevention efforts and FFC D8’s food pantry and clothing closet.
  • Program Starts: 5k Fun Run starts promptly at 9 AM,
  • Location: Trojan Arena | 10725 Trojan Point | Fountain, CO
  • For more information and to register