Forgotten Warrior Memorial 5k
- Date Sat 12th April 2025
- Time 10:00AM CDT
- Location Channahon, Illinois
- Price $43.99
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the Forgotten Warrior Memorial 5K on Saturday, April 12, 2025, in the beautiful Channahon State Park, located at 25302 W Story St, Channahon, IL 60410. This uplifting event invites participants of all ages to run, walk, or ruck a 5K course that winds south along the scenic I&M Canal. It's a dog-friendly event, so feel free to bring your furry friends along for the journey!
The Forgotten Warrior Memorial 5K is dedicated to honoring our veterans, both past and present, particularly those battling PTSD. This year, we've made exciting changes based on your feedback, including route signage, pre-race packet pickups, and an opportunity to commemorate a loved one with a photo on the course. Enjoy a vibrant atmosphere with food trucks, vendors, and valuable veteran resources while participating in a rewarding experience. The first 300 registrants will receive a finisher medal, and awards will be presented for overall and age category achievements. Don’t miss this chance to support our heroes and have a fantastic time!
The Forgotten Warrior Memorial 5K is dedicated to honoring our veterans, both past and present, particularly those battling PTSD. This year, we've made exciting changes based on your feedback, including route signage, pre-race packet pickups, and an opportunity to commemorate a loved one with a photo on the course. Enjoy a vibrant atmosphere with food trucks, vendors, and valuable veteran resources while participating in a rewarding experience. The first 300 registrants will receive a finisher medal, and awards will be presented for overall and age category achievements. Don’t miss this chance to support our heroes and have a fantastic time!
Organiser's Description
5K Run/Walk/Ruck, dog friendly. Event will be held at the Forgotten Warrior Memorial located at Channahon State Park. Located at
25302 W Story St, Channahon, IL 60410. Carpooling is suggested. We made some changes based on feed back. We will have signs along route we'll offer packet pick ups prior to race day among other changes. This year we will also have an option for a small donation to have a photo of your warrior on the course and on run sign up page.
Route will start at Channahon State Park, heading south along the scenic and picturesque I&M canal. We will have various veterans resources, vendors/sponsors. We will have food trucks, 50/50 drawing, Shirt will have a spot for you to write in the name of who you're running in Honor of. Honoring our veterans both past and present who are battling PTSD and continuing to raise awareness and support. Packet pick ups will be held at the K9s for Veterans retail store located at 631 E Boughton Rd Suite 155, Bolingbrook, Il, 60440.
VOLUNTEERS! Please send email to Wendy at [email protected]. Please include if you're looking to earn community service hours and age.
5k Registration Includes:
5k Run/Walk Entry
Chip Timed Race Bib
The first 300 participants will receive a finisher medal
Awards will be overall and age category recognition pins.
25302 W Story St, Channahon, IL 60410. Carpooling is suggested. We made some changes based on feed back. We will have signs along route we'll offer packet pick ups prior to race day among other changes. This year we will also have an option for a small donation to have a photo of your warrior on the course and on run sign up page.
Route will start at Channahon State Park, heading south along the scenic and picturesque I&M canal. We will have various veterans resources, vendors/sponsors. We will have food trucks, 50/50 drawing, Shirt will have a spot for you to write in the name of who you're running in Honor of. Honoring our veterans both past and present who are battling PTSD and continuing to raise awareness and support. Packet pick ups will be held at the K9s for Veterans retail store located at 631 E Boughton Rd Suite 155, Bolingbrook, Il, 60440.
VOLUNTEERS! Please send email to Wendy at [email protected]. Please include if you're looking to earn community service hours and age.
5k Registration Includes:
5k Run/Walk Entry
Chip Timed Race Bib
The first 300 participants will receive a finisher medal
Awards will be overall and age category recognition pins.
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