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Thunderhill Showdown 5K Run/Walk

Sun, Jul 12, 2026, 8:30 AM PDT

First-Year Event· Help them grow
Location
Lapwai, ID
Lapwai Football Field Lapwai Id, 83540
Featured distance
5K
Type
RUN

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At a glance

A powerful 5K run/walk dedicated to suicide prevention, honoring loved ones, and fostering community support on a journey up Thunder Hill.

  • For a Cause

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  • For a Cause

Great for: cause-driven runners

The Thunderhill Showdown 5K is a meaningful community event dedicated to hope and healing. Beginning at the Lapwai Football Field, the course offers a powerful journey up Thunder Hill and back, symbolizing resilience. Created by Riston Bullock to honor his sister Raquel, this run/walk raises awareness for suicide prevention and supports families affected by loss. Funds contribute to Raquel’s memorial, with half of all proceeds benefiting a suicide prevention foundation. Join in breaking the silence and standing together for mental health awareness.

What to expect

  • Experience a course that climbs to the top of Thunder Hill, symbolizing strength.
  • Engage with guest speakers sharing stories of hope and mental health awareness.
  • Reflect at memory tables, bringing photos of loved ones lost to suicide.

Standout details

  • Suicide prevention focus
  • Honoring loved ones with memory tables
  • Guest speakers for mental health awareness
  • First annual event with hopes to grow

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From the organizer

### **Thunder Hill Showdown 5K – A Run for Hope & Healing**

The **Thunder Hill Showdown** is more than just a run—it’s a chance for our community to come together in **honor, remembrance, and action**. This 5K course begins at the **Lapwai Football Field**, climbs to the **top of Thunder Hill**, and loops back—a powerful journey that symbolizes **resilience and strength**.

This event was created by **Riston Bullock** to **raise awareness for suicide prevention**, honor his sister **Raquel**, and provide support for families affected by loss. Funds raised will contribute to **Raquel’s memorial and headstone**, with **50% of proceeds** donated to a **suicide prevention foundation**.

📅 **Date:** July 13, 2025 – Lapwai Days 📍 **Location:** Lapwai Football Field → Thunder Hill → Back 💰 **Entry Fee:** $35 *(Donations are welcome!)*

### **Honoring Loved Ones** To make this event even more meaningful, we will have: 🎤 **Guest Speakers** sharing stories of hope, loss, and mental health awareness. 📷 **Memory Tables** where participants can bring photos of loved ones lost to suicide—creating a space for reflection, remembrance, and healing.

This is our **first annual event**, with hopes of growing into a tradition that fosters **support, connection, and change**. Whether you run, walk, or simply gather with us, **every step counts**.

Join **Riston Bullock** in **breaking the silence, honoring lives, and standing together for mental health awareness**. 💙🎗🏃‍♂️

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