5k Run for Hope
About this race
Join Us for the 2026 Run for Hope
Saturday, September 12, 2026
Town of Trail Creek, Indiana
Grab your running shoes and join us for a day filled with community, encouragement, and hope.
The 2026 Run for Hope is more than a 5K—it’s an opportunity for our community to come together to raise suicide awareness, support mental health, and help end the stigma surrounding mental illness in LaPorte County.
Hosted by the Friends of Swanson Center, this event welcomes runners, walkers, families, friends, and supporters of all ages. Whether you’re participating in the race or cheering others on from the sidelines, every person who shows up helps send an important message: hope matters, help is available, and no one has to face life’s challenges alone.
Be sure to register by August 1, 2026, to guarantee your commemorative event T-shirt and finisher medal.
Since 1969, Swanson Center has proudly served LaPorte County by providing compassionate mental and behavioral health services to individuals and families throughout our community. Events like Run for Hope help support that mission while encouraging open conversations about mental health and wellness.
Let’s come together to support one another, celebrate hope, and continue building a stronger, more compassionate community.
Early Packet Pick-Up
Get a head start on race weekend by picking up your packet the evening before the event.
Location:
Swanson Center – Michigan City
7224 W 400 N
Michigan City, IN 46360
Date & Time:
Friday, September 11, 2026
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Pick-Up Location:
Back pavilion behind the main building
Stop by to pick up your race bib, event shirt (for those registered by August 1), and race-day materials so you’re ready to go on Saturday morning.
If you’re unable to attend early pick-up, packets will also be available the morning of the event at the registration tables.
Questions? Please contact:
Jennifer Heath – jheath@swansoncenter.org
Nicole Hufford – nporras@swansoncenter.org
We look forward to seeing you on Saturday, September 12th, as we run, walk, and come together for hope.
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Running
5K Run/Walk for Hope
Typical race-day weather
Based on 2 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Trail Creek, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:24 AM and sets at 7:02 PM local time (CDT) in Trail Creek on September 12, 2026 — 12h 37m of daylight.
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2026 results — 5k Run for Hope
5K Run/Walk for Hope · 115 finishers
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Micah Driscoll | 21:32 | 6:56 /mi |
| 2 | John Troutner | 21:57 | 7:04 /mi |
| 3 | Samantha Deckard | 22:20 | 7:11 /mi |
| 4 | Katie Dilling | 23:38 | 7:36 /mi |
| 5 | Dave Gaughan | 25:34 | 8:14 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
All results by year
Other races near Trail Creek
Different organizers, within 40 miles, in the next three months
La Porte Turkey Trot
Festivus 5K Run
Duneland Half Marathon and 5K
Big Fat Greek 5K
🏃 Plan Your Next Race in Trail Creek
Find upcoming events by distance:
- Trail Creek 5K Races 2 races
- Trail Creek Running Calendar 2026 2 races
Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 2 Trail Creek events
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