You Matter 5K

Today is the last day for $25 registration!

We hope to see you September 12.

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PRICE INCREASE IN 3 DAYS!

Register now for the You Matter 5K before rates go up on June 1!

Current registration: $25 (our lowest price)�Feel free to procrastinate on all other things today... just not this.

Join us on September 12 as we come together to support mental health awareness and su***de prevention.

Help us choose the official 2026 You Matter 5K shirt!
Which one would you wear on race day?

Comment color choice:�1
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We will tally votes and let you choose!

We know you'll look great in any color. 😍🥰 We can't wait to see you on September 12th!

Ready to run (or walk or stroll) for hope? Now is the time to lock in your lowest registration price. It's just $25 right now, but prices increase June 1st!

Lock in your registration now! 🤍

For all you last-minute shoppers, we've got you! Grab a race registration for Mom (or treat yo'self!) and become her favorite child (as if you weren't already).

Just $25 for the next 2 weeks (and didn't she raise you to be frugal and sensible?)

https://runsignup.com/Race/IN/FortWayne/YouMatter5KFW

Why do we run?

Because mental health matters.
Because someone you know is struggling.
Because showing up for your community makes a difference.

The You Matter 5K is more than a race — it’s a reminder that no one has to do life alone.

Along the course, you’ll see uplifting messages designed to encourage, support, and remind you (and others) that you matter.

🏃 Early registration is just $25 right now, but the price will increase soon.
📅 September 12, 2026
📍 Purdue Fort Wayne
👉 Sign up here: https://runsignup.com/Race/IN/FortWayne/YouMatter5KFW
Tag someone you’d walk or run with 💙

BIG thank you to our Presenting Sponsors 🎉
Luke Funk Wealth Management and Humane Fort Wayne are officially leading this year’s You Matter 5K!

We are incredibly grateful to them for making the You Matter 5K possible.

Their support helps us raise awareness for su***de prevention and create a space where people feel seen, supported, and connected.

Every step we take on September 12th is because of partners like them. Thank you! 🩶

One of the most meaningful parts of the You Matter 5K is the uplifting signs placed along the race course. ❤️

Last year many of the signs followed the theme “You Matter Because…”, and runners told us they loved seeing those messages along the route.
This year we’re planning the signs again and want your input.

What kind of messages would you like to see along the course?

Should we do:
• “You Matter Because…” messages again
• uplifting encouragement
• hopeful reminders
• a few funny runner signs
• or something else?

Drop your ideas in the comments — we may turn them into signs along the course this year.

🎉 Registration is officially OPEN for the You Matter 5K!

Join us on September 12, 2026 at Purdue Fort Wayne for a run/walk that supports mental health awareness and counseling student education.

✨ Along the course, participants will see uplifting messages and encouragement reminding our community that every person matters.

🏃 Early registration is just $25 right now, but the price will increase soon — sign up early and save!

Whether you're a runner, walker, student, faculty member, or community supporter, everyone is welcome.

👉 Register here: https://runsignup.com/Race/IN/FortWayne/YouMatter5KFW

If you are a local business interested in sponsoring the event, we would love to partner with you — feel free to send us a message for more information!

Tag a friend who should do the race with you 💙

This race was for Isaac. 🩵

When I read these words from his mom, I knew they were meant to be shared with everyone who made the You Matter 5K possible. I am honored to have gotten to coordinate the race, but it belongs to all of us.

For all of you who ran, walked, supported, and remembered: thank you for being part of this day, this cause, this message. Thank you for remembering your loved ones. Thank you for remembering Isaac.

Love wins. 💜