5k Run for Hope

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.

Join fellow runners on September 12, 2026 for the 5k Run for Hope. It's a fantastic 5K featuring a flat and fast course in Trail Creek.