Annual "Save A Life" Color 5K Set for September 13 at Ohio Caverns

The Suicide Prevention Coalition of Logan & Champaign Counties invites the community to join in the annual “Save A Life” Color 5K on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at the beautiful Ohio Caverns, located at 2210 St. Rt. 245 E, West Liberty, Ohio.
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The event is held in honor of Suicide Prevention Month and provides a safe, supportive space for survivors and community members to gather, remember loved ones lost to suicide, and support local suicide prevention efforts.

📅 Event Schedule:

• 8:00 AM – Day-of Registration Opens
• 8:30 AM – ½ Mile Kids Fun Run
• 9:00 AM – 1 Mile & 5K Walk/Run
• Awareness Ceremony to follow the race

🎨 Colorful, family-friendly fun will be spread throughout the 5K course, which takes place on the scenic main grounds and mapped pastures of Ohio Caverns.

🏅 Awards will be given for:

• Top 3 Male/Female 5K Finishers
• Top 3 Kids Fun Run Finishers
• Most Creative “In Memory Of” Display
• Largest Family/Team Representation
• Most Creative Ensemble
  
  

💻 Virtual Participation Available!
Can’t attend in person? Join in spirit! Use hashtag #savealife2025 to show your support, and pick up your registration packet at the MHDAS Board office on September 12 from 8:30 AM–4:30 PM (1521 N. Detroit St., West Liberty).

🎗 Proceeds support prevention, postvention, education, and awareness programming related to suicide prevention across Logan and Champaign counties.

📝 Pre-registration (by Sept. 3) includes an event t-shirt.

• In-Person or Virtual 5K: $25
• 1 Mile Only: $10
• Youth 5K or Kids Fun Run: $15
  
  

📌 To register or donate, download the full registration form or pick one up at local MHDAS and TCN Behavioral Health offices in West Liberty, Urbana, and Bellefontaine.

📣 Sponsorship Opportunities Available!
From Platinum to Bronze levels, sponsors will be recognized with logos on shirts, signage, banners, and promotional materials. Businesses interested in supporting this impactful event can contact Stephanie Ketchell at [email protected] or 937-631-2883.
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Let’s come together to walk, run, remember, and raise awareness.