Boots on the Ground for Heroes 5K
From Operation Stand Down RI
- Date Sat 23rd May 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Newport, Rhode Island
- Price $38.10
- Races 1 race
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Event summary
Join us for the Boots on the Ground for Heroes 5K, a heartwarming event organized by Operation Stand Down Rhode Island, taking place on Saturday, May 23, 2026, in the beautiful city of Newport. This Memorial 5K Walk/Run will begin with a moving ceremony at 9:00 AM, honoring the 29 brave Rhode Islanders who lost their lives in the Global War on Terror. The scenic course winds through the picturesque Fort Adams State Park, starting and finishing on the historic parade field.
Participants are encouraged to arrive by 7:30 AM to soak in the atmosphere and pay tribute to our heroes. Following the heartfelt ceremony, the Run/Walk will commence at 10:00 AM. This event not only celebrates the lives of fallen service members but also supports a noble cause, with proceeds benefiting the Memorial and Operation Stand Down Rhode Island, the state’s leading non-profit organization for homeless and at-risk veterans. Every registered participant will receive a commemorative 2026 Boots on the Ground for Heroes t-shirt. Plus, it's a beginner-friendly course, welcoming everyone to join in this uplifting experience for a great cause. Don't miss out on being part of this meaningful day!
Participants are encouraged to arrive by 7:30 AM to soak in the atmosphere and pay tribute to our heroes. Following the heartfelt ceremony, the Run/Walk will commence at 10:00 AM. This event not only celebrates the lives of fallen service members but also supports a noble cause, with proceeds benefiting the Memorial and Operation Stand Down Rhode Island, the state’s leading non-profit organization for homeless and at-risk veterans. Every registered participant will receive a commemorative 2026 Boots on the Ground for Heroes t-shirt. Plus, it's a beginner-friendly course, welcoming everyone to join in this uplifting experience for a great cause. Don't miss out on being part of this meaningful day!
Organiser's Description
The Boots on the Ground for Heroes Memorial 5K Walk/Run will take place following a ceremony honoring the 29 Rhode Islanders killed post 9/11 in the Global War on Terror. The course will run through picturesque Fort Adams State Park and begin and end on the parade field inside the historic Fort. Proceeds from the 5k will support the Memorial and Operation Stand Down Rhode Island, the States primary non-profit serving homeless and at-risk veterans.
Registered participants are asked to arrive beginning at 7:30am. A 25-minute ceremony honoring the fallen will begin at 9:00am, followed by the start of the Run/Walk at 10:00 am.
The Boots on the Ground for Heroes Memorial was launched by OSDRI in 2016. The Memorial depicts over 7,000 boots adorned with flags and name placards representing the lives of the U.S. service members killed in action post-9/11 in the Global War on Terror. The exhibition has been seen by tens of thousands of visitors since its creation. Every fallen service member is included in the Memorial; service members are alphabetized by state, allowing individuals to locate friends, comrades, and loved ones. Tragically, the Memorial continues to grow each year as the Global War on Terror continues.
Every participant will receive 2026 Boots on the Ground for Heroes t-shirt.
** THIS IS A BEGINNER FRIENDLY COURSE**
Registered participants are asked to arrive beginning at 7:30am. A 25-minute ceremony honoring the fallen will begin at 9:00am, followed by the start of the Run/Walk at 10:00 am.
The Boots on the Ground for Heroes Memorial was launched by OSDRI in 2016. The Memorial depicts over 7,000 boots adorned with flags and name placards representing the lives of the U.S. service members killed in action post-9/11 in the Global War on Terror. The exhibition has been seen by tens of thousands of visitors since its creation. Every fallen service member is included in the Memorial; service members are alphabetized by state, allowing individuals to locate friends, comrades, and loved ones. Tragically, the Memorial continues to grow each year as the Global War on Terror continues.
Every participant will receive 2026 Boots on the Ground for Heroes t-shirt.
** THIS IS A BEGINNER FRIENDLY COURSE**
Races
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5k
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 23rd May 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$38.10
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Location
80 Fort Adams Drive, Newport, 02840, RI, United States
Boots on the Ground for Heroes 5K
