22 hour Veteran Suicide Awareness run/walk

Friday, November 10 – Saturday, November 11, 2023 Past event
12:00 PM EST
Canton, Michigan
$21.10 · 4 races

Event summary

Join us for the inspiring 22 Hour Veteran Suicide Awareness Run/Walk, taking place from Friday, November 10th to Saturday, November 11th, 2023, at Heritage Park in Canton, Wayne. This heartfelt event aims to raise awareness about the alarming number of 22 veterans who tragically take their own lives each day in the U.S. Participants are invited to run, jog, or walk alongside Steve as he commits to 22 hours of movement in support of our veterans. Whether you choose to join for a lap, an hour, or any distance that suits you, your presence will make a difference.

This unique open-house style event allows for self-paced participation, so you can come and go as you please. The flat, paved path at Heritage Park is perfect for all fitness levels, ensuring a comfortable experience for everyone. As you take part in this meaningful endeavor, you'll also be supporting local groups dedicated to providing essential aid and community to veterans in need. Don’t miss out on this chance to show your support and be part of a vital cause!

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Races

  • Running participant

    Incl. $1.10 Fee

    Friday, Nov 10, 2023 (12:00 PM EST)

    $21.10

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  • Walking participant

    Incl. $1.10 Fee

    Friday, Nov 10, 2023 (12:00 PM EST)

    $21.10

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  • Full 22 hours

    Incl. $1.10 Fee

    Friday, Nov 10, 2023 (12:00 PM EST)

    $21.10

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  • Virtual Participant

    Virtual

    Incl. $1.10 Fee

    Friday, Nov 10, 2023 (12:00 PM EST)

    $21.10

    Entries closed

Organiser's description

Once again leading into Veterans Day, Steve will be running/jogging/walking for 22 hours straight, representing the 22 veterans per day who commit suicide in the U.S. You're welcome to come join him for a lap, an hour, or whatever you're comfortable with. Beyond timing the full 22 hours, this is an unofficial self-timed and self-paced event open-house style. Participants are able to join at the time they choose and participate for the distance or time that they wish. The gains over our operating costs from the registration fees collected will be donated to locate groups who work with veterans to provide them support and community.

Please indicate in your registration your anticipated arrival time and level of participation so that we can appropriately staff our registration and be on the lookout throughout the entire 22 hour event. The loop we're doing at Heritage Park is a flat paved path, so if you're adverse to hills, no worries.

Full disclosure to the runners: Steve's pace will be the fastest at the beginning of the event (Noon - expected 5PM), but will be paced to only be around 12-14 minute miles to have endurance for 22 hours.

Full disclosure to the walkers: Steve's pace will start dropping after about 5 hours (5PM) but will still be a fast walk until night time. The final hours of the event on Saturday morning have typically been a slow and fatigued walk.

Location

Canton Heritage Park, 1150 S Canton Center, Canton, 48188, MI, United States

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