6th Annual Honor and Remember Run

  • Date Sat 8th August 2026
  • Time 8:00AM EDT
  • Location Velpen, Indiana
  • Price $30.00 - $45.00
  • Races 3 races
  • Distances 5km, 10km

Event summary

Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 6th Annual Honor and Remember Run on Saturday, August 8, 2026, in beautiful Velpen, Pike! This uplifting event features both a 5K and a 10K Trail & Ruck Run, celebrating the bravery of military veterans, their families, and all those who lost their lives on 9/11 and in the subsequent wars. Participants will have the unique opportunity to pay tribute by completing two sets of 22 honor pushups/pullups, raising awareness of the serious issue of veteran suicide.

The festivities kick off bright and early, with check-in opening at 7:15 AM and the races starting at 8:15 AM. Awards and refreshments will be available after the race, making it a perfect family-friendly outing. Proceeds from this meaningful event will support the Police Departments of Huntingburg and Jasper, IN, reinforcing our commitment to community safety and honoring those who have sacrificed so much. Don’t miss out on this chance to make a difference while enjoying a fun-filled day! Pre-register by July 18 to secure your t-shirt and join in the honor!

Organiser's Description

On Saturday, August 8, 2026, OFS is hosting its 6th Annual Honor and Remember Run. The family-friendly 5K and 10K Trail & Ruck Run was created in honor of military veterans, their families, emergency personnel, and all who died on 9/11 and the wars following that fateful day. Ruck Runners are encouraged to participate in 2 sets of 22 honor pushups/pullups to help bring awareness to the fact that 22 veterans commit suicide every day. All proceeds will be donated to the Police Departments of Huntingburg, IN and Jasper, IN, furthering their commitment to keep our communities safe and honoring those fallen. Please join us in honoring these brave men and women.

EVENT DETAILS:

DATE: Saturday, August 8, 2026

LOCATION:
Cool Springs,
9412 E St Rd 64,
Velpen, IN 47590

All time is Eastern Standard Time (EST)
7:15 am Checkin opens
7:45 am Checkin closed
8:00 am Opening remarks
8:15 am 10K Trail Run and Ruck start
8:15 am 5K Run start

Awards and refreshments will be provided.

Pre-Registration by July 18 (includes t-shirt).

Race Registration on July 19 or after does not include a t-shirt.

5k Run

* $15 for ages 0 - 12
* $30 for ages 13+

10k Trail and Ruck Run

* $15 for ages 0 - 12
* $40 for ages 13+

Virtual Race Registration

* $45 for all participants

$5.00 MILITARY DISCOUNT COUPON CODE: MILITARY2026

For more information, please call 1-866-637-9328

* Jessica Abell - Ext. 7695
* Trish Neukam - Ext 7238

TIMING:
The race will be timed by To The Finish Timing www.tothefinishtiming.com [https://www.tothefinishtiming.com].

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Races

  • 5K Run/Walk

    Incl. T-Shirt

    Sat 8th August 2026 (8:00AM EDT)

    $30.00

    OPENS 11 NOV
  • 10K Trail / Ruck Run

    Incl. T-Shirt

    Sat 8th August 2026 (8:00AM EDT)

    $40.00

    OPENS 11 NOV
  • Virtual Run

    Incl. T-Shirt

    $45.00

    OPENS 11 NOV

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Location

9412 E State Road 64, Cool Springs, Velpen, 47590, IN, United States

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