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 vibrant "Fighting the Fight Within 5K" event on Saturday, August 9, 2025, in the beautiful Cadillac, Wexford, at the Veterans Serving Veterans Community Park. This inspiring day features a professionally timed 5K run and an untimed 2-mile tribute walk, both designed to honor our brave veterans. Participants are encouraged to dress in patriotic colors or wear shirts representing military branches, creating a heartfelt atmosphere of remembrance and gratitude.

The 5K run kicks off at 10:00 AM, with awards for the top finishers across various age groups, while the 2-mile walk starts shortly after at 10:05 AM. Alongside the races, enjoy a community farmer's market and delicious local food trucks, making it a perfect day for families and friends to come together. Proceeds from the event will support local veterans through various initiatives, including transitional housing and scholarships. Be part of this meaningful occasion that not only promotes fitness but also raises awareness about veteran suicide and provides essential resources for those who have served. Donโ€™t miss out on this chance to make a difference while having fun!

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 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 - June 21; $40 (no shirt guaranteed) from June 22 - August 5



2 Mile walk cost is $22 per person; kids 5 and under free (no swag included)



*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)

Races

  • 5K Timed Run

    Incl. $3.10 Fee & Choose Between a T-Shirt (Size) or Neck Gaiter

    Sat 9th August 2025 (8:00AM EDT)

    $38.10

    OPENS SOON
  • 2-Mile Tribute Walk

    Incl. $2.32 Fee & Neck Gaiter / Buff

    Sat 9th August 2025 (8:00AM EDT)

    $24.32

    OPENS SOON

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Location

Veterans Serving Veterans Community Park, 3740 S. 41 Rd., Cadillac, 49601, MI, United States

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