Forgotten Warrior Memorial 5k
- Date Sat 11th April 2026
- Time 10:00AM CDT
- Location Channahon, Illinois
- Price $28.49
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the Forgotten Warrior Memorial 5K on Saturday, April 11, 2026, in Channahon, Illinois, a vibrant event dedicated to honoring our veterans both past and present. This dog-friendly 5K run, walk, or ruck will take place at the serene Forgotten Warrior Memorial within Channahon State Park, located at 25302 W Story St. Participants will enjoy a scenic route along the picturesque I&M Canal, making it a perfect way to celebrate and raise awareness for veterans battling PTSD.
This year’s event promises to be even better with exciting updates based on participant feedback, including early packet pickups and a unique opportunity to display a photo of your warrior on the course. Attendees can look forward to food trucks, various veteran resources, and great prizes, including finisher medals for the first 300 registrants and awards for top performers. Join us in this meaningful celebration, and let’s run together in honor of those who have served!
This year’s event promises to be even better with exciting updates based on participant feedback, including early packet pickups and a unique opportunity to display a photo of your warrior on the course. Attendees can look forward to food trucks, various veteran resources, and great prizes, including finisher medals for the first 300 registrants and awards for top performers. Join us in this meaningful celebration, and let’s run together in honor of those who have served!
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.
Races
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5k Run/Walk/Ruck
Incl. $3.49 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 11th April 2026 (10:00AM CDT)
$28.49
OPENS 11 NOV
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