Fighting the Fight Within 5K (FFW)
- Date Sat 9th August 2025
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Cadillac, Michigan
- Price $24.32 - $38.10
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the Fighting the Fight Within 5K on Saturday, August 9, 2025, in Cadillac, Wexford! This uplifting event features a professionally timed 5K run and a heartfelt 2-mile tribute walk, taking place at the Veterans Serving Veterans Community Park. Participants are encouraged to wear patriotic colors or shirts representing military branches, honoring those who have served.
The 5K run kicks off at 10:00 AM, with awards for the top male and female finishers, as well as the top three in various age categories. The 2-mile tribute walk starts shortly after at 10:05 AM. This exciting day will also include a community farmer's market and local food trucks, creating a vibrant atmosphere for all. Proceeds from the event will support vital programs for local veterans, so come out, show your support, and help raise awareness for veteran suicide! Don’t miss this chance to make a difference while enjoying a fantastic day of community spirit!
The 5K run kicks off at 10:00 AM, with awards for the top male and female finishers, as well as the top three in various age categories. The 2-mile tribute walk starts shortly after at 10:05 AM. This exciting day will also include a community farmer's market and local food trucks, creating a vibrant atmosphere for all. Proceeds from the event will support vital programs for local veterans, so come out, show your support, and help raise awareness for veteran suicide! Don’t miss this chance to make a difference while enjoying a fantastic day of community spirit!
Organiser's Description
FFW is made up of a 5K timed run and a 2-mile tribute walk. The event will be held at the Veterans Serving Veterans (VSV) Community Park located at 3740 S. 41 Rd. in Cadillac, MI.
VSV is a Cadillac, Michigan nonprofit that honors and serves those who have served and protected at home and abroad. For more information about this organization and their mission visit the VSV website [https://www.vetsservingvets.org/].
The day will include:
5K - professionally timed run
Dress in patriotic colors, wear a shirt to represent a military branch or in memory of someone youve lost. Consider selecting one or more names when you check in to carry with you on your run.
We will be awarding the overall top male and female (not eligible then to place in respective age group) as well as the top 3 males and females in the following age groups: 9 and under, 10-13, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
2 Mile - untimed tribute walk
Dress in patriotic colors, wear a shirt to represent a military branch or in memory of someone youve lost. Consider selecting one or more names when you check in to carry with you on your walk.
Funds raised will help support our outreach center - Belay My Last Barracks, transitional housing project, the Staff Sergeant Drew Kostic Veterans Scholarship at Northwestern Michigan College, and allow us to continue to offer free programs, resources, and support to our local area veterans.
PRICING
* 5K cost is $35 per person from April 21 - July 9; $40 (no shirt guaranteed) from July 10 - August 6
* 2 Mile walk cost is $22 per person; kids 5 and under free w/ no swag
*there is an additional online processing fee upon check-out when you register.
BECOME A FUNDRAISER: Receive $20 of your registration back when you reach the goal of $100
Launch your own fundraiser and help us spread awareness about veteran suicide and our cause by sharing with your friends, family, and co-workers about why you are participating in the run or walk. The support you raise will all go back out to help and support local veterans and carry our message of awareness forward to those that may not have known otherwise. You will be given the option to fundraise during registration. Feel free to edit the page to fit your audience. Dont forget to grab the provided link and share it out!
RACE DAY
There will be a community farmer's market onsite as well as local food trucks for you to purchase food from.
* Onsite check-in: 8:00-9:15 am
* Opening remarks at start line: 9:30-9:45 am
* Race start: 5K 10:00 am; 2-mile 10:05 am
* Closing Ceremony/Awards: 11:45/Noon (shortly after race end and results tallied)
QUESTIONS
For more information or questions reach out to us via email at [email protected].
VSV is a Cadillac, Michigan nonprofit that honors and serves those who have served and protected at home and abroad. For more information about this organization and their mission visit the VSV website [https://www.vetsservingvets.org/].
The day will include:
5K - professionally timed run
Dress in patriotic colors, wear a shirt to represent a military branch or in memory of someone youve lost. Consider selecting one or more names when you check in to carry with you on your run.
We will be awarding the overall top male and female (not eligible then to place in respective age group) as well as the top 3 males and females in the following age groups: 9 and under, 10-13, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
2 Mile - untimed tribute walk
Dress in patriotic colors, wear a shirt to represent a military branch or in memory of someone youve lost. Consider selecting one or more names when you check in to carry with you on your walk.
Funds raised will help support our outreach center - Belay My Last Barracks, transitional housing project, the Staff Sergeant Drew Kostic Veterans Scholarship at Northwestern Michigan College, and allow us to continue to offer free programs, resources, and support to our local area veterans.
PRICING
* 5K cost is $35 per person from April 21 - July 9; $40 (no shirt guaranteed) from July 10 - August 6
* 2 Mile walk cost is $22 per person; kids 5 and under free w/ no swag
*there is an additional online processing fee upon check-out when you register.
BECOME A FUNDRAISER: Receive $20 of your registration back when you reach the goal of $100
Launch your own fundraiser and help us spread awareness about veteran suicide and our cause by sharing with your friends, family, and co-workers about why you are participating in the run or walk. The support you raise will all go back out to help and support local veterans and carry our message of awareness forward to those that may not have known otherwise. You will be given the option to fundraise during registration. Feel free to edit the page to fit your audience. Dont forget to grab the provided link and share it out!
RACE DAY
There will be a community farmer's market onsite as well as local food trucks for you to purchase food from.
* Onsite check-in: 8:00-9:15 am
* Opening remarks at start line: 9:30-9:45 am
* Race start: 5K 10:00 am; 2-mile 10:05 am
* Closing Ceremony/Awards: 11:45/Noon (shortly after race end and results tallied)
QUESTIONS
For more information or questions reach out to us via email at [email protected].
Races
-
5K Timed Run
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt (Size)
Sat 9th August 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$38.10
OPENS APR 25 -
2-Mile Tribute Walk
Incl. $2.32 Fee & Neck Gaiter / Buff
Sat 9th August 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$24.32
OPENS APR 25
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