Miles for Meag 5K
Newport, United States • 6 Jun 2026
Miles for Meag 5K Trail Run/Walk and We Are Loved Kids Run
This is the fifth annual Miles for Meag event, held on June 6, 2026 at West Canada Valley CS, West Canada School Rte 28, Newport, NY 13416, US. The event is organized by Miles for Meag, a 501c3 nonprofit that promotes suicide awareness and supports families coping with suicide loss.
Event options include both in-person and virtual participation, plus a shorter run for children. Registration opens March 29, 2026 and closes June 6, 2026. Fees listed by the organizer are twenty dollars for the 3.1 mile options and ten dollars for the kids run.
The event commemorates a community member who died by suicide on March 23, 2022. Organizers state that suicide occurs roughly once every eleven minutes and emphasize the need for increased awareness and communication. Miles for Meag provides emotional support and offers financial assistance for funeral expenses to families affected by suicide loss.
Distances offered Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
- 3.1 miles (in-person 5k)
- 3.1 miles (virtual 5k)
- 1 mile kids run