Reason to Stay 5k: Summer of Hope 2026

About the Event

Reason to Stay 5K

Saturday, May 30, 2026

You’re not alone. Keep going. Stay strong.

Every step is a reminder: you’re not alone. We run to honor survivors, support families, and shine a light on mental health. You’re not done—keep going, stay here.

The Ford County Suicide Coalition & Yellow Ribbon Project🎗

Registation :

Early Registration until May 15th ; a t-shirt will be guaranteed

Registration will increase after May 15th ; t-shirts will NOT be guaranteed

Early Packet Pick Up:

Friday, May 29th; 8am-8pm

Dodge City YMC

240 San Jose Dr, Dodge City, KS 67801

RACE DAY:

Saturday, May 30th

Dodge City Church Of The Nazaren

1700 W Ross Blvd, Dodge City, KS 67801

Onsite Registration:

6:30am-7:30am

No registrations will be taken after 7:30 am day of the race.

Race will start at 8am sharp

Races Offered

5k Run/Walk

May 30, 2026

straighten

Distance — 5K

terrain

Type — Running

timer

08:00

sell

$25.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for May in Dodge City.

thermostat Temperature

12.8° / 24.2°

wb_sunny Feels like

9.9° / 21.1°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

10h 36m

water_drop Avg rainfall

3.3 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

15.5 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

High (6.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

61.6%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:29

nightlight Sunset

20:43

About Dodge City

Learn more about the host city, Dodge City.

Dodge City is a town of 27,000 people (2019) in the Western region of Kansas. In and around the city, there are historical sites, museums, and landmarks dedicated to Dodge City's Old West heritage.