Elizabeth "Betty" Walton 5K
- Date Sat 25th April 2026
- Time 10:15AM EDT
- Location Harrisonburg, Virginia
- Price $14.78 - $22.20
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the Elizabeth "Betty" Walton 5K on Saturday, April 25, 2026, in the vibrant city of Harrisonburg! This exciting walk/run event not only offers a chance to get active but also supports a meaningful cause—raising funds for the Elizabeth Betty Walton endowment. This scholarship honors the legacy of Elizabeth Betty Walton, a dedicated Intelligence Analyst whose inspiring career was dedicated to protecting our nation. Following her passing in 2018, her husband, Dr. Tim Walton, established this scholarship to assist underrepresented students pursuing a future in Intelligence Analysis, ensuring that Betty's impactful work lives on.
Participants will have the opportunity to honor Betty's memory while supporting emerging talents in the field. The event promises to be a fantastic gathering of community spirit, camaraderie, and motivation. Whether you're a competitive runner or a casual walker, your involvement will make a difference for future analysts who share Betty's passion for service. Don’t miss this chance to be part of something special—mark your calendars for April 25th and join us in celebrating the legacy of an extraordinary woman!
Participants will have the opportunity to honor Betty's memory while supporting emerging talents in the field. The event promises to be a fantastic gathering of community spirit, camaraderie, and motivation. Whether you're a competitive runner or a casual walker, your involvement will make a difference for future analysts who share Betty's passion for service. Don’t miss this chance to be part of something special—mark your calendars for April 25th and join us in celebrating the legacy of an extraordinary woman!
Organiser's Description
This 5k walk/run aims to raise funds for the Elizabeth Betty Walton endowment so that more students can benefit from her memorial scholarship annually. Elizabeth Betty Walton had a profoundly inspirational and impactful career as an Intelligence Analyst. Her work ethic, intellect, persona, and dedication to protecting the nation were unparalleled. It is with great sadness that Betty lost her battle with cancer in 2018. In her memory, JMU Intelligence Analysis (IA) professor and husband of Betty, Dr. Tim Walton, established an annual scholarship. Each year, the scholarship is awarded to a highly motivated IA student from an underrepresented population within the IA program, following in Bettys footsteps.
You can learn more about the JMU Intelligence Analysis Program here: https://www.jmu.edu/cise/intelligence-analysis/index.shtml
Rory McDermott- the 2024 scholarship recipient- has partnered with fellow IA Student Ambassadors and the Women in Intelligence and National Security Club to organize this 5k. With the utmost respect, we ask you to participate in the 5k and consider donating to support future analysts who embody Bettys passion and motivation for protecting the United States of America.
You can learn more about the JMU Intelligence Analysis Program here: https://www.jmu.edu/cise/intelligence-analysis/index.shtml
Rory McDermott- the 2024 scholarship recipient- has partnered with fellow IA Student Ambassadors and the Women in Intelligence and National Security Club to organize this 5k. With the utmost respect, we ask you to participate in the 5k and consider donating to support future analysts who embody Bettys passion and motivation for protecting the United States of America.
Races
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Current Student: 5K
Incl. $1.78 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 25th April 2026 (10:15AM EDT)
$14.78
CLOSED -
Non-Student: 5K
Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 25th April 2026 (10:15AM EDT)
$22.20
CLOSED
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