2026 Running To Honor 5K Walk (or Run)
- Date Sat 25th July 2026
- Time 7:30AM EDT
- Location Taylor, Michigan
- Price $12.10 - $47.08
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the inspiring 2026 Running To Honor 5K Walk (or Run) on Saturday, July 25th, 2026, in Taylor, Michigan! This family-friendly event will take place at Heritage Park, located at 12111 Pardee Rd, starting with the Kids .5K at 7:30 AM, followed by the main 5K walk (or run) at 8:00 AM. This year's event shines a light on the crucial theme of military Veteran mental health, aiming to educate the community about the challenges faced by our heroes, particularly the alarming statistics surrounding PTSD and Veteran suicide.
Participants will honor the memory of our Fallen Soldiers and Veterans as their names are read aloud before the race, fostering a sense of community and remembrance. Families are encouraged to participate, with special discounted rates for kids and a .5K option available for those 14 and under. Whether you choose to walk, run, or simply soak in the atmosphere, your presence supports vital organizations like the Taylor Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 4422, My Warriors Place, and Running To Honor. Come out for a day of unity, remembrance, and making a difference in the lives of our Veterans!
Participants will honor the memory of our Fallen Soldiers and Veterans as their names are read aloud before the race, fostering a sense of community and remembrance. Families are encouraged to participate, with special discounted rates for kids and a .5K option available for those 14 and under. Whether you choose to walk, run, or simply soak in the atmosphere, your presence supports vital organizations like the Taylor Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 4422, My Warriors Place, and Running To Honor. Come out for a day of unity, remembrance, and making a difference in the lives of our Veterans!
Organiser's Description
The Running To Honor 5K is a timed, family friendly walk (or run) focused on keeping the memory of our Fallen Soldiers & Veterans alive and reminding others that Freedom is never free. The event will take place on Saturday, July 25th, 2026 inside Heritage Park located at 12111 Pardee Rd, Taylor, MI 48180. The start time of the 5K walk (or run) is 8:00 AM in front of the Sheridan Pavilion. The Kids .5K will start at 7:30 AM.
The theme this year is military Veteran mental health. Every day there are 20 to 22 Veterans losing their battle with PTSD. That is a nice way of saying that they intentionally or unintentionally took their own lives. We are hoping we can educate others in the community about how Veterans go from serving our country to ending their lives way too early and more importantly what everyone can do make a difference in the life of a military Veteran so that tomorrow seems a little brighter for them.
We will also be saying the names of all of our Fallen Soldiers and Fallen Veterans before the 5K and walking (or running) in memory of them.
The Taylor Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 4422, My Warriors Place and Running To Honor organizations will receive the proceeds raised from this event.
We recognize that families want to bring their kids to the Running To Honor 5K but the registration cost might be too much or their kids might not be able to walk (or run) 3.1 miles. As a result we have two events for kids 14 and under! We offer a special discounted price for the 5K walk (or run) and a .5K (that is Point 5K) which is roughly .31 miles. The hope is that this will encourage families to come out and support the cause.
If you can't walk (or run) just come out and enjoy the atmosphere and look at the names and picture of those Fallen Soldiers and Fallen Veterans that we have lost.
The theme this year is military Veteran mental health. Every day there are 20 to 22 Veterans losing their battle with PTSD. That is a nice way of saying that they intentionally or unintentionally took their own lives. We are hoping we can educate others in the community about how Veterans go from serving our country to ending their lives way too early and more importantly what everyone can do make a difference in the life of a military Veteran so that tomorrow seems a little brighter for them.
We will also be saying the names of all of our Fallen Soldiers and Fallen Veterans before the 5K and walking (or running) in memory of them.
The Taylor Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 4422, My Warriors Place and Running To Honor organizations will receive the proceeds raised from this event.
We recognize that families want to bring their kids to the Running To Honor 5K but the registration cost might be too much or their kids might not be able to walk (or run) 3.1 miles. As a result we have two events for kids 14 and under! We offer a special discounted price for the 5K walk (or run) and a .5K (that is Point 5K) which is roughly .31 miles. The hope is that this will encourage families to come out and support the cause.
If you can't walk (or run) just come out and enjoy the atmosphere and look at the names and picture of those Fallen Soldiers and Fallen Veterans that we have lost.
Races
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5K Walk (Or Run)
Incl. $3.60 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 25th July 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$38.60
The registration cost includes a participant t-shirt (if registered before the t-shirt deadline of 6/28/2026), a finisher medal and a race bib. As a way of saying thank you for the past 8 years of support, participants will receive a second t-shirt with a previous year design on it completely FREE (first come first serve basis while supplies last!). -
Virtual 5K
Incl. $4.08 Fee & T-Shirt
$47.08
The registration cost includes a participant t-shirt (if registered before the t-shirt deadline of 6/28/2026), a finisher medal and a race bib. As a way of saying thank you for the past 8 years of support, participants will receive a second t-shirt with a previous year design on it completely FREE (first come first serve basis while supplies last!). -
Kids .5K (Point 5K)
Incl. $2.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 25th July 2026 (7:30AM EDT)
$12.10
The registration cost includes a participant t-shirt (if registered before the t-shirt deadline of 6/28/2026), a finisher medal and a race bib. As a way of saying thank you for the past 8 years of support, participants will receive a second t-shirt with a previous year design on it completely FREE (first come first serve basis while supplies last!).
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