6th Annual Be The Light - Suicide Awareness & Prevention Walk

Join us on Saturday, September 13th, for the 6th annual Be The Light walk, run, or jog, through downtown St. Maries in remembrance of those lost to the completion of suicide; and in an effort to raise awareness of this tragic event claiming the lives of loved ones.

The "Be The Light" walk will have the same NEW Start/Finish Location this year!! The walk begins at the Elks Lodge where the parking lot will mark the start/finish line of our 3K walk with the annual balloon archway. Walkers will walk down Main Street, turn right at 10th Street and left on Idaho Ave to go by the Cormana Building, around the baseball fields, up 15th Avenue, and along College Ave. The turnaround point will be at the Loggers Memorial where the walk will turn around and come down through town on Main Street, returning back at the Elks Lodge. The "Be The Light" trail will clearly be marked so you won't get lost!

On-site registration and check-in opens at 8:30 AM. The guest speaker will start around 10am with the walk starting shortly after.

Breakfast options will be provided by Taco Bout It. Coffee and Lotus will be provided by Em's Place. So arrive early and plan to stay after!

The 2025 Be The Light shirt design is the design above - "Stay." The design is printed in teal and purple (Suicide Awareness colors) on a navy blue t-shirt or sweatshirt. There is also a small sleeve printing that allows the walker to write the name(s) of who they are walking for.

Registrations that include the purchase of a 2025 Be The Light t-shirt or sweatshirt must be processed by September 1, 2025 but if you register after September 1st and you realize you really need a 2025 Be The Light t-shirt or sweatshirt, you can still order online and there will be order forms available the day of the event! They just won't be ready for pickup until AFTER the walk.

Online Registration closes on Friday, September 12th at 5pm.

**Suicide survivor resource information and crisis intervention information will be available.

All proceeds benefit Benewah County Suicide Prevention Action Network, Idaho.

FAQs

Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?

Not at all! All ages are welcome! However, minors should be accompanied by an adult.

What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?

Parking is available along Main Street, along side streets, in the Grub Box parking lot and at the Veterans Outreach Center.

What can I bring into the event?

Kids, strollers wagons, wheelchairs, and leashed dogs are welcome! Bottled water will be available at the start/finish of the walk. However if you desire some along the way, please feel free to pack them. (Remember to dispose of your trash in a responsible manner.)

How can I contact the organizer with any questions?

You may contact the event organizer through our Facebook page Benewah County SPAN.

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

No, we will have your registration information at the sign-in desk. Just check in when you get to the walk to let us know you are here! You can even register that morning!

Release of Liability Waiver and Authorization for photo/video

I know and acknowledge that participating in a 3k is a potentially hazardous activity. I should not enter, run, walk, or otherwise participate unless I am medically able and properly trained. I willingly assume all risks associated with participating in this event including, but not limited to: falls, contact with other persons, the effects of weather, traffic, and course conditions, and waive any and all claims which I might have based on any of those and other risks typically found in participating in such an event. I acknowledge all such risks are known and understood by me.

As it applies to my participation in this event, I agree to abide by the Center for Disease Control (CDC)’s recommendations for the prevention of the spread of COVID-19 and attest to having read the CDC’s guidance at: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/prevention.html. I also agree to abide by any COVID-19 distancing and other safety guidelines issued by the state, the community, or by the local health department.

Knowing these facts and in consideration of you accepting my entry fee, I hereby, for myself, my heirs, executors, administrators, assignees, and anyone else who might claim on my behalf, covenant not to sue, and waive, release and discharge the Benewah County SPAN Network, all of their agents assisting with the event, and/or any other sponsors or volunteers from any or all claims of liability for death, injury, or property damage of any kind or nature whatsoever, foreseen and unforeseen, known or unknown, before, during, or after participating. I clearly understand and willingly assume all risks and wish to participate in the Be The Light Suicide Awareness & Prevention Walk.

Further, I grant permission to use my name, voice, and/or images of myself in any photographs, motion pictures, results, publications, or any legitimate purposes.

By registering for this event, I acknowledge that I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS WAIVER.

For those registering a child under 18, you acknowledge that you have the authority to register these participants and agree to the waiver(s) for them as their parent or legal guardian. By registering a child under 13, you are consenting to the collection of the child's information that you are providing for the purposes of registration.

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