A Mile for Mental Health
About this race
One of the keystones of our work at Mending Hearts for Mason is our annual Walk and/or Dog Walk Fundraiser, “A Mile for Mental Health.” Participants and their dogs come together to walk for a cause. This event serves as a powerful symbol of our communal commitment to understanding and support.
The annual walk not only raises crucial funds for our initiatives but also fosters a sense of community, solidarity, and hope. Each stride taken by our walkers signifies a step forward in the fight against suicide and mental health stigmatization.
A fun time for the whole family AND man’s best friend(s). Dogs should dress in their most festive Halloween costume (optional, of course).
No dog? Just come out and walk for the cause!
Start Times
Check in and registration: 9:30am
Kickoff time/Opening remarks: 10:00am
Walk start time: 10:15am
Walk end time: Approximately 11:30am
· Costume Awards
· Raffle Prizes
Rain or shine!
Registration
Pre-Registration (until Saturday, October 10 at 4:00pm)
1 Mile - $25
Family Rate: Families of 3-8 people living at the same address save $5 per family member!
Walk Day Registration (cash/check or credit card)
1 Mile - $30
The Cause
Mending Hearts for Mason promotes education on suicide prevention and awareness. Named in honor of Mason Shemo, whose life was tragically cut short by suicide, Mending Hearts seeks to honor his memory by providing help and resources to those pursuing a career addressing the challenges of mental health.
Our mission is to end the stigma around mental health issues and suicide, provide critical resources to those in need, and foster a community of understanding and support. We are dedicated to educating society about the gravity of suicide and mental health issues, and the importance of providing accessible mental health care to vulnerable individuals.
Mending Hearts is dedicated not only to raising awareness but also to providing real solutions. We offer an annual scholarship to a student passionate about mental health issues and suicide prevention, helping them further their education and, in turn, their ability to make a difference.
Awards
1st and 2nd place costume contest winners
What You Get
- A commemorative walk t-shirt (guaranteed to those registered through September 28)
- Goodie bag
- Snacks and refreshments after the walk
- Raffle prizes - $1 per ticket, 6 for $5
- Lots of cool vendors (support our local vendors; % of proceeds will be given back to Mending Hearts)
- Designer Face Painting and Balloons
- Russ Does Magic - Strolling magician
- Tarot card readings
- You Enjoy My Donuts - Food truck
Pick your distance
Walking
1 Mile Walk and/or Dog Walk
Typical race-day weather
Based on 3 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in North Ridgeville, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:35 AM and sets at 6:53 PM local time (EDT) in North Ridgeville on October 11, 2026 — 11h 17m of daylight.
Course
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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, 3 North Ridgeville events
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