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2026 Stronger With Each Step: 5k Color Run

Get ready to bring some color to our community! Join the Brian O'Neill Jr. Foundation for our annual Stronger With Each Step 5k Color Run on Sunday, May 03, 2026. This event is a celebration of resilience, community, and our shared mission to prevent suicide in youth and young adults.


Event Details

When: Sunday, May 03, 2026, at 1:00 PM.

Where: Sam Michael's Park, 235 Sam Michael's Lane, Shenandoah Junction, WV 25425.

Registration: * Students: $25.

Adults: $30.

Day of Race: $35.


Step Up and Make a Difference

Your participation does more than just get you moving. Every dollar raised through registration, fundraising items, and raffle tickets helps fund life-saving programs for youth mental health.

Win Big with Our Raffle! Purchase raffle tickets for a chance to win exclusive gift baskets from local favorites! Your ticket isn’t just a chance to win—it’s a step toward hope, healing, and building a stronger, more supportive community for our young people.


Our Mission

To empower individuals and their families to help prevent suicide in youth and young adults. Join us at Sam Michael's Park to show our youth that they are valued, understood, and never alone.

Register Now at https://runsignup.com/Race/WV/HarpersFerry/StrongerWithEachStep5K

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About Brian Oneil Foundation

The Brian Oneill Jr Foundation was established to honor the legacy of Brian Jr "BJ," a compassionate and remarkable individual who touched many lives. Despite his own struggles, BJ's kindness and dedication to helping others inspired our mission to prevent youth suicide.

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Be a Part of the Change

Your support can make a difference. Help us empower youth and prevent suicide by volunteering your time or making a donation today.

Join the 5k for a Cause

Register to run, volunteer, or become a sponsor and help support youth suicide prevention!

May 3, 2026 at 1pm at Sam Michaels Park in Shenandoah Junction, WV.